What is MADE?
Master of Arts in Development Economics is a two-year (four-semester) graduate programme initiated by the co-operation between the Chair of Development Economics and United Nations Development Programme bureau in Poland. The aim of this programme is to provide necessary foundations in economics and policy design to future development specialists and advisers in international and governmental development agencies as well as non-governmental organisations. Master of Arts in Development Economics Programme is supported by the Representative of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Poland, and meets educational standards of teaching development economics at European and American universities.
Why do we do MADE?
The demand for experts in the field of development will be growing in the coming years, as the understanding of the important role of institutions dealing with international development organisations is growing in both aid receiving and aid providing countries. Highly qualified professional staff is needed everywhere where aid strategies are being developed, where reforms in market organisation and social policies are implemented, while among local authorities recognition of the role external advisers can play in these processes is growing.
Who do we do MADE for?
Graduate of the Master of Arts in Development Economics (MADE) programme will acquire a thorough knowledge in the field of economics and development policies and hands-on experience with various analytical tools for project analysis in the field of infrastructure development, education, health care and social policy. Graduates will learn how to make individual decisions and solve problems associated with identification of development goals and their management, as well as assessment, by using quantitative and qualitative analysis. These skills are essential while working for both international institutions (United Nations and its agendas, World Bank, OECD, European Commission etc.), as well as public administration and research centres in particular countries. The Master of Arts in Development Economics programme also constitutes a very good starting point for Ph.D. studies.