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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
- English
- Levels
- NDS , WBZ
- 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 |
Policy Essay
Does not take place this semester.
|
No time listed | 180 h semesterly |
Offered In
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MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development (The compulsory courses of NADEL are accessible only for students of the MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development and for qualified employees with at least two years experience in development cooperation and a Master's level or equivalent level of education as recognized by ETH. PhD students doing empirical research in development cooperation may be admitted "sur Dossier". The elective courses are open to master students of the ETH with registration/ waiting list. MAS students do have priority.)
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