Development Economics Certificate
The development economics certificate is open to all UW–Madison students. This certificate explores the global economy, the roots of poverty, and policy solutions.
In this 15-credit certificate program you will:
- Build a strong foundation in economic analysis to understand challenges in poverty, inequality, and international development
- Learn how global forces like trade, migration, foreign investment and policies impact economic growth, the environment, and people’s lives
- Take courses on the topics of environment and development, hunger and food security, and regional courses on Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia
- Study key issues such as:
- Food security
- Population growth
- Gender inequality
- Child labor
- Regional development
What can CALS offer you?
CALS students are curious to discover how our living world works and are passionate about using science to improve it.
Our programs span five areas of study and encourage students to pursue their passions in the classroom and beyond. Learn more about how our students are set up for success:
- Scholarships
- Career Services
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- QuickStart – online, summer program for first-year students
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Your CALS Experience
Advisor & Contact Information
Advisors can answer your questions, help you create a degree plan that meets your personal and professional goals, and connect you to resources across the UW–Madison campus.
Incoming students should reach out to CALS Academic Affairs Team to direct your questions. Current UW–Madison students should schedule with their assigned advisor using Starfish.
CALS Academic Affairs
116 Agricultural Hall
1450 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706
academicaffairs@cals.wisc.edu
(608) 262-3003
Agricultural and Applied Economics Advising
424 Taylor Hall
427 Lorch St., Madison, WI 52706
info@aae.wisc.edu
(608) 262-8966
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