Master in Global Development and Entrepreneurship

For Master in Global Development and Entrepreneurship, tuition fees are 2,300 EUR per year.

Global Development and Entrepreneurship is a master's degree taught in English at Universita Ca' Foscari VENEZIA in Venezia, Italy, running for 2 years. This field combines the study of economic and social development with the practical skills of building and managing new ventures. Coursework typically covers development economics, poverty and inequality, institutions and governance, and the role of markets and enterprise in improving living standards in different regions of the world. Alongside this, students study entrepreneurship topics such as business model design, innovation management, access to finance, and the challenges of starting ventures in resource-constrained or emerging market settings. Programs in this area often examine how small businesses, social enterprises, and impact-driven startups can address development challenges such as access to education, healthcare, financial services, or clean energy. Students may study case examples of enterprise-led development initiatives, microfinance, and public-private partnerships aimed at expanding economic opportunity. Analytical and research skills are usually built through coursework in applied economics and program evaluation, so graduates can assess whether development interventions and business initiatives achieve their intended outcomes. The entrepreneurship component typically includes practical exercises in developing business plans, pitching ventures, and understanding the operational challenges of scaling an enterprise. Graduates of this type of program typically pursue careers in international development organizations, non-governmental organizations, social enterprises, impact investing, consulting, and entrepreneurship itself, as well as roles in multilateral agencies or government development programs. Some continue to further academic study in development economics or business. English-medium instruction at an Italian university with strong international ties allows students to approach global development questions from a comparative, cross-border perspective.