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Hi people, Have just received an admission offer from Barcelona GSE for the M.Sc in International Trade, Finance and Development program. The offer is partially funded so I will have to spend 6000 euros plus living expenses. This is very hard for me, as an international student, so I need to get a clear idea of the realistic return on such an investment for me. As for my background, I have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and then an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM). Both the universities are the top in my country and have a lot of international recognition, especially in the US. As is obvious, I realized quite late that I am extremely interested in Economics, especially in the area of development. My goal is now to work as an Economist at international development institutions like the World Bank/Asian development bank etc. I'm looking for opinions on the following points: 1. Placements: Their website doesn't give a program-wise list of placements. What kind of placements does this program result in? Would performing very well in such a program have a realistic chance of getting into the World Bank and the like? How are the opportunities for non-EU students to find a job within EU after this program? At the end of it, if I have to return back to my home country, then I don't think I will be able to get a job that offers any significant raise from what I am currently earning, which basically means I will get no return on the investment. 2. PhD prospects?: I know this is a long shot, but would there be any chance to progress to a PhD program, say, in the UPF itself by performing well in this program? I missed the MSc Economics application deadline which would have been my first preference. 3. Cost of Living: I couldn't find a mention of the cost of living in Barcelona for the duration of the program, so any estimate regarding that would be very helpful. If I do take this up, I need to send a token deposit and apply for visa almost immediately, so I would greatly appreciate quick responses. Thanks!
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