The financial momentum of development
Development finance initiatives promote inclusive finance – making finance work for all. These initiatives include capital market development, management of remittances, infrastructure finance, microfinancial products (microloans, microinsurance, microsavings), microfinancial institutions (microbanking, microfund management and supervision), financial infrastructure and energy and commodity finance.
The concentration in Development Finance prepares recent graduates in social sciences, economics and related disciplines for a career in international development work. In the Development Finance concentration, you will acquire a firm theoretical grounding in finance, economics and development as well as hands-on experience in international development projects. Your skill set will include quantitative capabilities, analytical reasoning skills, management and accounting know-how and intercultural awareness.
This programme is ideal for all those who wish to work for
- an international organisation (e.g. World Bank);
- an international development non-governmental organisation (e.g. GTZ);
- international development projects;
- commercial banks and financial institutions with an interest in sustainable finance;
- various government specialist positions in economics, finance and technical cooperation;
or who wish to pursue a PhD upon completion of the Master’s programme.
