East Asian Development and the Global Economy

MSc in East Asian Development and the Global Economy

Mode: full-time

It will explore the development of East Asia within the wider global economy, the changing and contrasting fortunes of the key economies in the region, the specific features of the business and commercial sectors in the region and the developing patterns of trade within East Asia and between East Asian nations and other regions of the world. Optional modules will offer more detailed examination of developments in the Japanese and Chinese economies and the political and economic relations between Europe and East Asia.

In term three we aim to provide opportunities to work or study in East Asia (this may incur additional charges).

Programme Structure

First Term
You must complete three required 20 credit-point units:

• East Asia and Global Development (mandatory)
• East Asia and International Business (mandatory)
• Research Methods

Second Term
and choose three optional units:

• Japan and the East Asian Economy and Society
• The Chinese Economy in Transition: Development Strategies and Reform
• East Asia, Europe and Global Integration
• Social Policy and Social Change

Third Term

• Dissertation