Global Economy

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Accounting and financeEconomics

About this course

The Masters in Global Economy explores the history, shape and economic impact of contemporary globalisation, in a profoundly multinational, multilingual environment. The programme will enhance your understanding of the shape of the global economy and the institutions (formal and informal) that govern it. It is ideal for those who do not have a degree or background in economics or business but wish to explore the field.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • Central to the programme’s curriculum is an understanding of how economic growth is (and is not) stimulated and sustained under conditions of intense global competition, and how institutions and infrastructure can play crucial roles in attracting appropriate economic activity.

  • You will consider the respective roles of national governments and supra-national bodies in the global economy and interrogate the ways in which economic and business systems have an impact on the lives of citizens in both developing and developed countries.

  • You will be encouraged to think about how your local economies fit into the broader global environment. The knowledge and skills gained could lead to enhanced trade capacity, improved economic understanding or decision- making by business or government, new products and services, or long-term capacity building, through the development of entrepreneurial skills.

  • Topics covered include the study of international trade, the relationships between education, innovation and investment, foreign direct investment, multinational companies, and the impact of Global Value Chains and Global Production Networks – and the associated corporate social responsibility and global citizenship programmes.

  • You may have the opportunity to spend up to three weeks in March at Kyoto University in Japan. You will attend specially organised classes, take part in study trips and site visits, and begin thinking about your dissertation. Places are limited and offered on a competitive basis.

  • The programme will equip you to return to your home country and make substantial contributions in a wide array of fields such as local and national policy development, corporate management and third sector or advocacy groups, including those working primarily in environmental, educational or citizenship arenas.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

    You will take three core and three optional courses, as well as undertake a dissertation. You will attend lectures, seminars and tutorials and take part in project and team work. You will also benefit from our programme of guest seminars.

    Core courses Designing your Global Economy Research Project The Globalised Economy Business in the Global Economy

    Optional courses Business and Government in the Global Economy Innovation in the Middle East and North Africa Technology Transfer in the Global Economy The Wealth of Nations Diversity of Entrepreneurships: Gender, SMEs, Immigrants and Ethnicities Global Development, Taxation and Finance Latin American Development from Independence to the Present Corporate Social Responsibility in the Global Economy Sports in the Global Economy Development and the Global South: African Experiences since 1945 Regional Economic Integration and Organisations (REIO) Globalisation: Critical Perspectives from the Global South Globalisation Of International Banking And Finance Globalisation and Labour Inequalities in the Global Economy Studies In The History Of Medicine From 1850 To 2000

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Glasgow

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Glasgow

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    4124 Finance officers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    3531 Brokers
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    3534 Financial accounts managers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics

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    University of Glasgow

    Glasgow

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