Overview

By combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications, this Global Development (Globalisation, Trade and Industry) programme offered at The University of Manchester teaches students to understand and influence the global economic transformations that define today’s world.

This course delves into the changing dynamics of cross-border trade, finance, and labour that are redefining the relationships between countries. By drawing from economics, sociology, political science, and international business, the course offers a comprehensive understanding of globalisation's development consequences.

Students critically assess:

• The impact of global value chains and the distribution of production across borders.

• Strategies for industrial development in emerging and developing economies.

• The implications of international trade policies for inequality, poverty alleviation, and sustainability.

• The role of multinational corporations and global financial systems in shaping development outcomes.

Career opportunities

• Government and policy

Graduates can be found in national governments, multilateral organisations and policy influencing positions around the world, in organisations including DFID, the World Bank, African Union, United Nations and as civil servants around the world.

• Private sector

The focus on how businesses and the private sector can play a role in development enables you to gain employment in multinational organisations, private sector firms or to start your own organisations addressing some of the biggest global challenges.

• NGOs and third-sector organisations

The teaching and research aims are suited to work in non-government and civil society organisations where you take on a range of roles from policy advisors, project managers, HR and communications staff.

The alumni can be found at large international NGOs like Oxfam as well as in many smaller organisations.

Alumni find employment in research and teaching positions at universities and research institutes around the world. Top employers include:

• African Union;

• Oxfam;

• Inter-American Development Bank;

• Care;

• Mercy Corps;

• The British Council;

• the World Bank;

• the Department for International Development;

• United Nations;

• USAID.