MSc Development Finance

The MSc Development Finance course at the University of Reading is a modular course that aims to give students an in-depth understanding of international development finance, policy and economic development, microfinance and project management. It equips students to work as part of the increasing workforce in the developing finance field, understanding the opportunities and challenges within the developing world.Course Content: The course offers comprehensive modules that cover strategies, policies, decision-making processes and challenges faced by countries looking to spur economic development. Core areas of the course involve studying policies of international institutions such as the World Bank as well as innovative techniques to facilitate economic development through microfinance.Key Modules: Students will be studying key elements of Development Finance such as Globalisation and Human Resources Development, Issues in Development Policy, Microfinance and Economic Development, and the Management of Development Finance Projects.Accreditations: The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) as a gateway to its professional qualifications.Future Careers: Graduates of this course have gone on to work at reputable institutions around the world, including the United Nations, World Bank, central and commercial banks, and national governments. Many have also pursued academic careers, becoming researchers, lecturers or professors at universities around the world.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.