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865-0900-00L 6 Credits NDS D-GESS
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Policy Essay

Entwicklungspolitische Abschlussarbeit

Only for MAS in Development and Cooperation.
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Abstract

For the final thesis, students choose a development policy topic in the context of their practical work. The focus is on the “critical reflection" of a freely chosen question.

Objective

- Recognize policy issues relevant to development in the own working context - Identify the peculiarity and implications of a development policy issue for different stakeholder groups - Work on a question from a scientific perspective - Develop policy options for addressing an identified issue

General Information

Language
German
Levels
NDS
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
diploma thesis Entwicklungspolitische Abschlussarbeit No time listed 180 h semesterly

Offered In

  • MAS in Development and Cooperation (The lectures and advanced training courses of NADEL are accessible only for students of the MAS in Development and Cooperation and for qualified employees with at least two years experience in development cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted.)