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This program is specially designed for students who wish to acquire in-depth understanding and knowledge in the field of development. An interdisciplinary approach is adopted as an essential requirement for gaining a broader and more integrated perspective of this dynamic field of study. The program should be of interest to those who plan to seek a position or a career with a wide range of development-related institutions at the macro or micro levels. Examples include United Nations agencies, The World Bank, bilateral donor representative offices or projects, non-governmental organizations, and development finance institutions. In addition, the program equips students to assume technical positions in government departments directly concerned with development planning and evaluation.
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Applicants to this program should have a good knowledge of the concepts and analytical tools of economics. An applicant whose bachelor’s degree is in a discipline other than economics may be admitted provisionally, but in such cases, the applicant must either display competence in economics by passing required examinations or develop the necessary competence by completing additional undergraduate courses.
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AUC offers a variety of fellowships, academic scholarships and work-study opportunities to assist students in financing their graduate studies. Below is a list of fellowships and scholarships available at the graduate level:
- African Graduate Fellowships
African, non-Egyptian students
- Dr. Ahmed and Ann M. El-Mokadem Fellowship
Egyptian nationals
- University Fellowships
All nationalities
- Engaged Scholars Fellowship Program
Egyptian nationals
- MAL/MUN Fellowships
- Ryoichi Sasakawa Endowed Young Leaders Fellowships Fund (SYLFF) Program
All nationalities
A Unique Learning Experience
Economics is the field that unveils the dynamics and unspoken laws that govern global markets, modern societies and consumer choices. We understand that to truly bring about change, you must understand how changes can be made both in theory and in practice.
Our program has been curated over the span of five decades to ensure you are well-armed with the knowledge that allows you to accurately identify economic problems as well as use appropriate mechanisms and methods to rectify and then evaluate the impact of your efforts.
Backed by a solid theoretical framework and extensive knowledge on development practices and their impact on economic indicators, our graduate program will help you become the agent of change you have the potential to be.
MA in International Development
Our program offers an in-depth exploration of the development field. By following an interdisciplinary approach, we make sure you develop a broader and more integrated perspective of the field.
The program works on building a lucid understanding of the dynamics of the field and establishing a comprehensive knowledge base of relevant economic concepts and models.
Who are our graduates?
Paving the path for change through their contributions, our graduates have assumed leadership positions in influential institutions such as United Nations Agencies, The World Bank, bilateral donor representative offices/projects, NGOs, and development finance institutions.
Our graduates are well equipped to assume technical positions in government departments directly concerned with development planning and evaluation on both Micro and Macro levels.
This program is the right choice for you, if:
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You want to promote economic well-being for your country, your region or the world.
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You want to make a difference
*Both the Master of Arts in economics and the Master of Arts in Economics in International Development (MA ECONID) are accredited by the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities.
Alumni Testimonials
Economics in international development is a high-quality academic program in the field of development studies, which examines the importance of contemporary theory in the social sciences for development policy and practice. This program fulfilled my needs in pursuing a career in the field of international development. In addition, the master’s degree has a wide range of choices in optional courses within the School of Business so that I can deepen and widen my disciplinary training, or take up the advanced study of a particular region in the developing world. It helped me in shaping my studies according to my needs.