Program Objectives
The first year of the Master’s degree in International Affairs and Development provides training in economics, with an openness to sociology and political science. It is structured around three majors: Economics, Sustainable Development, and Conflict Transformation and Peace Studies. The majors share some common courses but also include courses specific to each track. A compulsory course in one major may be offered as an elective in another. Therefore, the curriculum of each major should be carefully reviewed.
Program objectives:
- Acquire a solid general knowledge of contemporary international issues
- Acquire and apply quantitative and qualitative tools as well as analytical methods in the chosen field
- Develop skills in quantitative techniques such as econometrics, modelling, and forecasting
- Specialise in the fields of international economics and development economics
Economics Major:
This major aims to train students for two types of international careers: those related to research and analytical work, and more operational roles linked to the business world and to geopolitical, human, and environmental issues within companies and public and private organisations, at both national and international levels.
Students have the opportunity to complement the programme with the AQME (Advanced Quantitative Methods in Economics) certificate, which is part of the research track of the Graduate Programme in Economics. This certificate provides exposure to a wide range of advanced theoretical and quantitative tools.
When you enroll in a Master's program, you also join Université PSL. Ranked in the top 50 universities in the world (THE and QS), PSL offers excellent graduate programs at the Master's and PhD level, which benefit from the scientific capabilities of its member institutions. The degree is prepared at Université Paris Dauphine-PSL and awarded by Université PSL.
- Types of education
- Initial training
- Language(s)
- French
- ECTS Credits
- 60 credits
- Internship
- Optional Internship
- Capacity
- 30
- Type of Diploma
- Diploma from a major institution conferring the Master's degree
- Academic Year
- 2026/2027
The Master in International Affairs and Development allows interested students to acquire the Certificate in Advanced Quantitative Methods in Economics (AQME) of the PSL Graduate Program in Economics.
The AQME certificate is based on a 2-year training (M1 International Affairs and Development, Economics Major - M2 International economic assessment or M2 International economics and development) for students who plan to pursue towards a PhD or work in research departments or institutions.
The challenges of the ecological and social transition in the Master's degree programs
Several courses and tools are offered to students in the Master’s program, regardless of their specialization
- “Ecological Transition and Social Responsibility” Certificate
- “Dauphine Durable” SPOC A common base of knowledge in the areas of ethics, social responsibility and sustainable development. It tackles the basics of CSR: control, human resources, finance, marketing, strategy, climate issues and the environmental transition.
- “Managing SDGs” SPOC A unique learning experience in which students from multiple countries work together on real-life case studies.
- Virtual University of the Environment and Sustainable Development At PSL, Dauphine is a founding member of Université Virtuelle Environnement et Développement durable (Virtual University of the Environment and Sustainable Development), which allows it to provide its students with a set of resources and MOOCs.
Contacts
Stéphanie Monjon
University Professor
Director of the 1st year of the Master's degree - International Affairs and development
Alexandra Reverchon
Teaching assistant
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