M.A.D.E. Fellowships
Warsaw University, Faculty of Economics (Poland)
Master of Arts in Development Economics is a new graduate programme at Warsaw University Faculty of Economics. It has been initiated by the co-operation between the Chair of Development Economics and United Nations Development Programme bureau in Poland.
What is it?
Master of Arts in Development Economics is a two-year (four-semester) graduate programme. The aim of this programme is to provide necessary foundations in economics and policy design to future development specialists and advisors 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 it?
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 within the local authorities there is growing recognition of the role external advisors can play in these processes.
Who do we do it 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, healthcare 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.
Applications
The necessary prerequisite is a Bachelor's degree (preferably in the field of economic or social sciences and liberal arts). We also require a certificate of competence in English (both written and spoken, standardised test like CPE or TOEFL are welcome). Admission is based on following documents: (a) transcript of records for all undertaken subjects (translated into either English or Polish if documents were issued in other languages), (b) motivation letter demonstrating candidate's interests and predispositions to begin second-degree studies within MADE programme, (c) two reference letters from academic advisors (optionally). Documents should reach the Faculty by June the 26th 2006 for the first round of the qualification. The second round is expected in mid-September.
All information available at: http://www.development.wne.uw.edu.pl
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