We believe business plays a significant role in providing solutions to the many local, national and global developmental challenges we face today – particularly in the age of globalisation.

Based at IDS, you’ll examine the key elements of business operations and their growing relevance to international development.

You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of economic power shifts and rapid technological transformation amid global inequalities. You’ll develop the analytical and practical skills needed to understand globalisation processes and their drivers, and to participate in the formulation of policies for sustainable development.

Our graduates are well prepared for PhD research and careers in a wide range of organisations including:

• bilateral agencies such as the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
• international organisations such as UNIDO, UNCTAD, ILO
• development banks.

Careers in the private sector and in corporate social responsibility and social enterprises, as well as in NGOs and the media are also open to our graduates.