MSc Development Finance

Program Overview

The MSc Development Finance program from the University of Manchester provides a comprehensive understanding of economic development, equipping students with the skills to analyze and address development challenges. The program covers topics such as international financial institutions, globalization, poverty, technology, and sustainable development. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in development finance, policy, and research, and the program offers opportunities for scholarships and international student support.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The MSc Development Finance program is offered by the University of Manchester, ranked second in the UK and 7th in the world for development studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022).
The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical approaches and key issues in economic development.
• Objectives: The program aims to:
• Equip students with a detailed knowledge of the key issues and debates in economic development.
• Provide students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary to analyze and address development challenges.
• Develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Prepare students for careers in development finance, policy, and research.
• Description: The program covers a wide range of topics related to development finance, including:
• The history and evolution of development finance
• The role of international financial institutions
• The impact of globalization on development
• The challenges of poverty and inequality
• The role of technology in development
• The principles of sustainable development
• The design and implementation of development projects
• The evaluation of development interventions

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the MSc Development Finance program are well-prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including:
• Development finance institutions
• International organizations
• Government agencies
• Non-governmental organizations
• Research institutions
• Consulting firms
• Opportunities: The program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in the development sector.
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program are expected to be able to:
• Analyze and understand complex development issues
• Design and implement effective development interventions
• Evaluate the impact of development projects
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Work effectively in a team environment

Other:

• Program Duration: 1 year
• Program Delivery: Full-time and part-time options are available.
• Program Location: The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
• Program Additional Costs: Students should normally be able to complete the program without incurring additional costs beyond the tuition fee.
Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs will be made clear at the point of application.
• Program Scholarships: Several postgraduate taught scholarships and merit awards are available to outstanding applicants and international students.
The University also offers the Equity and Merit scholarship scheme and the Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme.
• Program Related Subject Areas: International Development, Accounting and Finance, Development Studies.

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows:
• MSc (full-time)
• UK students (per annum): £14,000
• International, including EU, students (per annum): £29,000
• MSc (part-time)
• UK students (per annum): £7,000
• International, including EU, students (per annum): £14,500
• Self-funded international applicants for this course will be required to pay a deposit of £1,000 towards their tuition fees before a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) is issued.
This deposit will only be refunded if immigration permission is refused.