Political Science - Global Political Economy Radboud University

Overview

Global Political Economy at Radboud University trains you to see past the headlines of daily news and uncover the hidden structures that shape the organisation and governance of the global economy. You learn how wealth and power are distributed globally, and why economic crises can pose both threats and opportunities for change, leaving both winners and losers. We challenge you to not only understand and explain the dynamics of the global economy but also to analyse the status quo through the eyes of different players, from transnational corporations to grassroots organisations, while accounting for the institutional stronghold that enable or hinder them to pursue their strategies.

Future career opportunities

Alumni of the programme have all the analytical and strategic competences and skills that today’s employers seek, which makes them highly competitive for jobs such as: 

• Policy analyst in government ministries  or international organisations like the UN, World Bank, IMF
• Regulatory specialist and policy maker in central banks, financial market authorities, or trade commissions
• Research analyst or policy advisor at European Union organisations, like the European Parliament or the European Commission, or at national diplomatic services  
• Consultant a non-profit organisations, think tank or development agencies, or transnational corporations, banks or other financial institutions

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch-Flemish accreditation organisation).