Development and Environmental Studies

Brief description
The aim of the course is to provide students with an overview of geographical, socio-economical, political and environmental issues related to development in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The course analyses specific development opportunities and challenges in these regions.

For whom
Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree

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none

STAG information system: MRS/UPDG

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The course focuses on critical analysis of development theories and approaches applied on the case studies.

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Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree.

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Basic overview of development theories in historical perspective

STAG information system: MRS/UPDTA

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Students will be introduced to core concepts of foresight and futures studies, and examine the opportunities, limitations, and methods of foresight.

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Master’s-level students

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Basic knowledge of development and environmental topics

STAG information system: MRS/UPFOR

Brief description
Sustainable development, well-being, poverty and inequality, population and economic growth, environment and sustainability, trade and aid.

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Students of a master's program with a completed bachelor's degree.

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None. Basic knowledge of economics is an advantage.

STAG information system: MRS/UPGDE

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STAG information system: MRS/UPGEG

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STAG information system: MRS/GIEEL

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STAG information system: MRS/UPGP

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Project planning and management, logical framework matrix, theory of change, project proposal writing, and budgeting.

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All students.

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No prerequisites.

STAG information system: MRS/GPM

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The main aim is to introduce qualitative and quantitative aspects of academic research. The qualitative part is focused on data collection, their analysis and coding, evaluation and presentation of results. The quantitative part focuses on statistical estimation, hypothesis testing, and dependency analysis using statistical software.

For whom
Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree

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basic of qualitative and quantitative research from bachelor degree

STAG information system: MRS/UPRM

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STAG information system: MRS/GSTC

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The course focuses on the use of sport as a tool in achieving different aims related to development problems and to creating social change

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bachelor and beginning of master degree students

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none

STAG information system: MRS/MSD

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STAG information system: MRS/UPSDE

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STAG information system: MRS/GSD1

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Official development assistance of the largest bilateral aid donors, newly emerging donors, and multilateral institutions, recent changes in financing development cooperation, aid effectiveness debate, role of civil society in development cooperation.

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All students.

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No prerequisites.

STAG information system: MRS/WDA

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STAG information system: MRS/WDE

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The main aim of the course is to provide students with an overview of the situation in the field of development in the region of Asia.

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Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree

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none

STAG information system: MRS/WDAS

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STAG information system: MRS/WDLA

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This course explores contemporary themes connected with environmental issues and international development. Students are expected to actively contribute to the learning experience through interactive presentations.

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Undergraduate and graduate students

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intermediate proficiency in English

STAG information system: MRS/GKCJ

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This course aims to enhance knowledge about the conception of sport-for-development initiatives across various EU countries and EU policies.

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Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree

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none

STAG information system: MRS/GESDP

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STAG information system: MRS/GGH

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STAG information system: MRS/WHF

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This course examines key theories, drivers, and consequences of migration, and case studies from around the world.

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Master’s-level students and advanced undergraduates

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None

STAG information system: MRS/WMW

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This course introduces concepts, methods, and practical approaches to measuring pro-poor growth, social progress, and sustainable development. Emphasis is placed on the construction and calculation of key indicators (e.g., pro-poor growth indices, SPI, SDI) using real data in Stata.

For whom
Master’s students or advanced Bachelor’s students with some knowledge of quantitative methods.

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Basic knowledge of quantitative methods, familiarity with Stata is an advantage.

STAG information system: MRS/GPGSP

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STAG information system: MRS/MSCD

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STAG information system: MRS/GSD2