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Step 1 - Find your Study Program
Ruhr University Bochum
Bochum
Development Management
Subjects: Management;Development
M.A. | Master of Arts
Course description
The IEE degree stands out for its innovative approach, offering a broad range of methods and a strong practical focus. Throughout the program, students tackle real-world issues in planning, monitoring, and evaluating development projects. This hands-on experience is invaluable. Students can specialize in several fields, including Project Management, Political and Administrative Sciences, Economic Evaluation Methods, International Trade and Economic Reforms, Financial Management, and Empirical Social Research. Each specialization equips students with the skills needed to address specific challenges in their chosen area. The program's practical orientation ensures that students are not just learning theory but applying their knowledge to solve actual problems. This approach prepares them for the complexities of the professional world, making them highly competent and ready to make a difference.
Program Information
| Study Location | Bochum |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 3 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 360 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
excellent English skills
Qualification Requirements
a high affinity for development related topics first experience in the field of developmental cooperation - either via two years working experience or via relevant internships or voluntary work enjoy: an international, intercultural and interdisciplinary programme that requires an open mind and tolerance towards the reality of international development cooperation struggles through: a challenging international Master's programme that consists of 18 months of classes, workshops, study trips and examinations - there is no vacation and you are obliged to have within this time at least two times abroad for a summer school and your field research This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects Social Sciences Economics Geography Law Political Sciences Business Administration & Management Sociology Graduates from this degree programme frequently work Development Cooperation International Organisations Non Governmental Organisations Ministries and Central Planning Authorities Consultancies
Document Requirements
Copy of the passport Proof of the passed language test (German) in an officially certified copy You can find a list of accepted proof of language proficiency here. Officially certified copy of school report (original language and a German or English translation) Degree certificate from the university in an officially certified copy (original language and a German or English translation) + list of individual grades Possibly proof of the completed university entrance examination (e.g. from Turkey, Lebanon, Iran, etc.) in an officially certified copy Possibly an officially certified copy of the assessment test to determine the eligibility of foreign applicants for studies at institutions of higher education in Germany (Feststellungsprüfung) APS certificate (only for applicants with certificates from China, Vietnam or India) Please note collective APS for other universities are not accepted!
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application | directly at the University |
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