MIT Scholarships in Data, Economics, and Development Policy

Name: MIT Scholarships in Data, Economics, and Development Policy
Start: 1970-01-18
End: 2018-09-01

By: Abdulla Al Ghurair FoundationLast update: 4/3/2018

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Deadline 2018-09-01

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Applicant criteria

NationalityUnited Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Djibouti, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Comoros, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen

SpecialityAll Specialties

Age

15 - 30

Gender

Both

Opportunity criteria

LocationRemotely

Needed documentsCV

Deadline2018-09-01

Opportunity description

Alghurair Foundation is offering the opportunity for arab youth to be part of several course in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP). The opportunity consists of two parts:

[1] MITx MicroMasters in DEDP: this course will equips learners with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing developing countries and the world’s poor. Through a series of five online courses and in-person exams learners will gain a strong foundation in microeconomics, development economics, probability and statistics, and engage with cutting-edge research in the field.

[2] MIT Blended Masters in DEDP: applicants who finish their MITx MicroMasters will be eligible to pursue an accelerated on-campus Master’s degree at MIT.