What is the profile of a DED graduate?
• The DED graduate has the ability to read and understand academic literature in economic development and apply the accumulated body of knowledge in the field to practical economic development problems. • The DED graduate has solid grounding in standard economic theory (micro/macro) and an appreciation for alternative theoretical perspectives. • The DED graduate has excellent written and oral communication skills and is able to use said skills to communicate to diverse audiences. • The DED graduate has at least one specialized area of knowledge outside of the boundaries of general economic development. • The DED graduate is competent in the use of econometrics and other research tools useful in economic development. • The DED graduate has completed at least one substantial real-world applied economic development project.
