SØK700 Global Economic Development (Autumn 2026)
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible faculty:
- Avdeling for økonomi og samfunnsvitenskap
- Campus:
- Molde
- Course Leader:
- Ignacio Pelaez-Campomanes Guibert
- Teaching language:
- English
- Study level:
- Master
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
Contents
The course gives the student an opportunity to delve into selected topics related to global macro development trends, including:
- economic growth
- structural transformation
- global trade
- economic inequality
- population growth and demography
- urbanization
- migration
- human capital
- agriculture and the food system
- climate and environment
- the sustainable development goals
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master in Change and Management
- Master in Economics and Business Administration
Recommended knowledge
BSc in Economics and Business Administration or equivalent
The student's learning outcomes after passing the exam
The student shall after completing the course have this total learning outcome:
Knowledge
- Have advanced knowledge about theories for economic development processes at the societal level, locally and globally
- Be able to apply knowledge about economic development in analysis
Skills
- Can analyze growth- and tranformation processes at the macro level
- Can carry out an independent, limited research project under supervision complying with established research ethical norms
General competence
- Can apply this knowledge when participating in public debate
- Can communicate comprehensive independent work on social economic development
- Can communicate about academic issues related to global development trends
Forms of teaching and learning
Three hours of lectures and/ or exercises per week.
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
- Mandatory coursework: Ingen
Exam
- Form of assessment:School assessment
- Proportion: 33%
- Duration:2 hours
- Grouping: Indivdual
- Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
- Support material: None
- Form of assessment: School assessment
- Proportion: 67%
- Duration: 4 hours
- Grouping: Individual
- Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
- Support material:None
Course evaluation
According to faculty routines
Pensum
The current reading list for 2026 Autumn can be found in Leganto
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem)
Nov. 4, 2026 5:24:14 AM