入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求：
•An upper second-class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (the equivalent US Grade Point Average is 3.0) or
•A lower second-class Honours degree from an approved university with excellent work experience.
英语要求： IELTS at least level 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band
学费 Tuition Fee：2011/2012 £14,010
课程特征 Course Features：
This programme works from the macro down to sectoral and firm level in order to build the confidence of students as economists. It allows you to analyse practical cases, using real data as far as possible. The programme is aimed at public sector economists, planners and administrators, as well as non-economists wanting to acquire skills in the analysis of public economic and finance management.
课程内容 Course Content ：
This specialised pathway comprises the following modules:
• Development Management (20 credits)
• Public Economic Management (20 credits)
• Managing Public Money (20 credits)
• One of the following two modules (20 credits) Introduction to Development Projects; Making Policy
• Choice of optional modules (40 credits) – choose from over 25 IDD modules plus others from across the University
• Organised overseas study visit to investigate cutting-edge issues and learn from detailed discussions with policymakers and practitioners
• Dissertation (60 credits, MSc only) – you focus in depth on a topic of particular interest, with support from a dissertation supervisor
教学和评估 Learning and Assessment:
The programme uses a range of learning and teaching methods including short lectures, group work, group and individual presentations, individual study and exercises. Each module is assessed differently using assessments that include 2,000–3,000 word essays, group projects, presentations, exercises and exams. A 10,000–12,000 word dissertation is also required for the MSc award.
职业前景 Career Prospects：
This specialist pathway enables public sector economists, planners and administrators to update their skills in a rapidly changing field. It also enables non-economists to acquire skills in the analysis of public economic and finance management to enable them to pursue careers within these areas in international development.