Overview

The period 1995-2015 has been marked by unprecedented global prosperity but conversely coupled with economic inequality, poverty, social injustice and human rights violations. In addition, while some societies have surged ahead economically, others have become even more impoverished. With the disparity between developed and less developed countries increasing, scholars and policy-makers have shifted their focus from the adoption model to one that critically evaluates the complex processes of social transformation within and across societies. With this mode of inquiry, a new interdisciplinary program in global development has emerged, transcending the confines of traditional academic disciplines.

It employs an integrated set of theoretical perspectives from economics, political science, history and other disciplines to study the underpinnings of global development.

The Global Development program of Stetson University prepares impassioned and innovative students to transcend national boundaries in tackling the complex issues of a globalizing economy, thereby becoming game-changers in global development. You'll consider a variety of local perspectives to understand development within socio-economic and political contexts, and wrestle with questions on how to make development work. Your aim will be to create an opportunity for future generations to increase their well-being without harm to others and the planet. As one of these resolute students, you'll typically work in the context of the developing world, either on-site or through your analytical lenses.

Key Facts

Benefiting from an economics-based program with a specific outlook toward the impact of global development, graduates will find opportunities in a wide breadth of sectors with regional and international exposure. Demand remains good, especially with evolving international relations in trade. Global development also is an excellent stepping-stone for those interested in an advanced degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics

Politics of the Developing World

Globalization

Microeconomics

Development Economics

Econometrics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

DeLand, United States

Disciplines

Economics Political Science View 1478 other Bachelors in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

The Stetson University Application

A $50.00 non-refundable fee must accompany your application for admission

Official transcripts from your secondary/high school are required

First-year applicants are required to submit at least one letter of recommendation

All applicants are required to submit a writing sample

All international applicants for admission who do not come from an English-speaking country or who have not attended an English-speaking school for at least three years must provide proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

61660 USD / year

≈ 61660 USD / year
Out-of-State

61660 USD / year

≈ 61660 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

61660 USD / year

≈ 61660 USD / year

Living costs

DeLand

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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