Global Development Issues

About this minor

Do you want to understand why some people are rich, and others are poor and why people go hungry when we produce enough food? Are you interested in sustainability issues and triggered by questions that delve into whether something can be justified and ready to take action? Then the minor Global Development Issues is for you!

About this minor

In this minor, you will explore global development issues through practical examples and theories. You will do this through your own field of study. You will also look at the different dimensions that shape our world and the influence of different cultures. You will then apply your new knowledge during an exciting six-week internship in a development project abroad. In short, you will become a professional ready to take on challenges around the world!

Why the minor Global Development Issues?

You become familiar with current development issues;
You study other cultures, but you also get to know your own culture better;
You think about what is fair and just in this world;
You will do an internship in an international environment, possibly abroad.

More about the minor

You will learn to understand international development issues through theory and practical examples. You will put them into their cultural context and learn more about your own culture. You will also consider whether it is fair that the world is the way it is. You will complete your minor with a practice-based final project!

You will learn about the world's problems;
You will learn how to create and consider sustainable solutions;
You will learn about fair distribution and different ideas of justice;
You will learn how to work safely and well in another culture and contribute to small scale solutions.