Master in Global Development and Entrepreneurship

Handong Global University offers a master's program in Global Development and Entrepreneurship, taught in English at its campus in Pohang, South Korea. This field combines the study of international development with the practical skills of building and running new ventures, preparing students to design economic and social initiatives that address poverty, inequality, and underdevelopment in various regions. Coursework typically spans development economics, project design and evaluation, social enterprise models, business planning, and the political and institutional context in which development work takes place. Students also study entrepreneurship fundamentals such as market analysis, financial planning for early-stage ventures, and strategies for scaling organizations that operate in resource-constrained settings. A master's program of this kind often requires students to develop an actual venture or development project as part of their coursework, working through the process of identifying a problem, designing an intervention, and testing its viability. Graduates from programs in global development and entrepreneurship pursue careers with non-governmental organizations, international development agencies, social enterprises, impact investment funds, and startups focused on emerging markets. Others move into consulting roles advising governments or businesses on development strategy, or continue into further graduate study in economics, public policy, or business administration. The program at Handong runs for four to six semesters, with intakes in February or March. Because instruction is delivered in English, the program is structured for international students alongside Korean students who want cross-cultural exposure to development and entrepreneurship practice. Students graduate with both the analytical tools of development economics and the practical experience of venture creation, positioning them to work at the intersection of business and social impact in South Korea or internationally.