Development Economics

Overview

Development Economics from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies introduces you to the heart of many current policy debates. What works and what does not in terms of social programmes geared towards reducing poverty, child malnutrition, or the spread of HIV/AIDS? What policies should a country follow in order to ensure sustained economic growth and an equitable distribution of income?

Students at Development Economics from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies will:

• gain knowledge about the determinants of economic growth,
• know about carefully-crafted microeconomic work in which rigorously constructed theories are tested in developing countries,
• be using cutting-edge experimental or quasi-experimental techniques.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Political science
• Anthropology
• Sociology
• Economics

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 100

General requirements

• You should hold, or at least receive upon arrival, a master’s degree or its equivalent in a discipline relevant to your study programme, from an accredited university.
• A thesis proposal should be submitted that describes your research project.
• All students must have an excellent command of English.

Tuition Fees

• International (non-residents): 13,812 AUD / year (≈ 8,000 CHF / year)
• Domestic (citizens or residents): 8,632 AUD / year (≈ 5,000 CHF / year)

Living costs

Genève, Switzerland: 3,323–4,920 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements.