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| The Vietnam-Netherlands Masters Degree in Development Economics (MDE) is taught at the National Economics University (NEU) in Hanoi, Vietnam. Vietnamese and foreign lecturers present course material to yearly intakes of 40-50 students. The graduation certificate is signed by the NEU Rector and the Rector of the Institute for Social Studies (ISS) in The Hague, The Netherlands the leading development economics center in Europe. The degree is taught in English. Since the late 1980s, Vietnam has undergone a remarkable process of reform, which has laid the foundation for the development of the private sector and transition to a market economy. However, knowledge, experience and understanding of the working of market economies is still insufficient. In this context, the MDE was established in 1994 in two Vietnamese universities: the National Economics University, Hanoi, and the University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam-Netherlands Program (VNP)), with the assistance of Dutch development cooperation and in collaboration with the ISS. Dutch assistance came to an end during 2003, and the Vietnamese-Netherlands MDE has entered a new era of sustainability. The MDE Program has received other assistance from the governments of New Zealand and Luxembourg, and has welcomed volunteers provided through a number of international volunteer programs. All MDE graduates are currently employed, primarily in government ministries and universities, but also in the private sector, multilateral institutions and international non-governmental organizations. Many graduates have attained PhD scholarships in the Netherlands, Australia, the USA and elsewhere. Over 250 graduates have obtained MDE degrees since 1994. The MDE curriculum, developed in Vietnam and Europe, focuses on applying economic theory to the policy challenges facing Vietnam. Students are pushed to develop strong independent analytical capacities through a substantial thesis requirement. The MDE Program runs an ongoing seminar series on issues important to Vietnam's economic development. This series is run at the World Bank office in Hanoi and is open to all to attend. An important component of the MDE study program is a fieldtrip to a destination in Vietnam where students design and conduct a household survey and analyze the results. The fieldtrip provides students with practical experience in implementing a survey, processing data, and working in groups to achieve a set of goals within strict deadlines. All of these skills are essential preparation for students in the lead-up to designing and writing their own theses. If you are interested in further study, and you are looking for an excellent degree that will promote your career and Vietnam development, the MDE degree is for you! |
