STRATI’s Development Economics programs integrate economic policy, sustainability principles, and evidence-based research to train professionals for real-world decision-making in development, finance, and governance.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory and Awareness-Oriented)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Fundamentals of Development Economics | 1 Week | Online | Learn the key concepts, theories, and evolution of development economics | Economic literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Academia & policy |
| Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development | 1 Week | Online | Understand how growth can be made equitable and sustainable | Policy awareness | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Development orgs |
| Poverty, Inequality, and Human Development | 1 Week | Online | Examine the multidimensional aspects of poverty and inequality | Data analysis | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | NGOs & think tanks |
| Sustainable Economic Policy and Institutions | 1 Week | Online | Study how institutions drive development and economic performance | Institutional understanding | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & planning |
| Global Development Agendas and SDGs | 1 Week | Online | Learn about SDG frameworks and global policy linkages | Goal mapping | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | International development |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Conceptual Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Development Planning and Economic Policy | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze macroeconomic planning tools and policy approaches | Planning analysis | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Policy & research |
| Economic Growth Models and Sustainability | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore the balance between growth, resource use, and sustainability | Economic modelling | Essay | ₹3,500 / $40 | Academia & planning |
| Labour Markets, Employment, and Productivity | 2 Weeks | Online | Study employment generation and decent work strategies | Data interpretation | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Labour & social policy |
| Fiscal Policy, Governance, and Development | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand how fiscal frameworks influence inclusive development | Budget analysis | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Government & finance |
| Development Economics in South and Southeast Asia | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine regional economic dynamics and growth trajectories | Comparative analysis | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Regional institutions |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Integrative Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Development Policy, Governance, and Growth | 1 Month | Online | Learn to link policy frameworks to economic growth outcomes | Policy synthesis | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Policy & planning |
| Trade, Investment, and Sustainable Development | 1 Month | Online | Understand trade-development linkages and inclusive growth | Trade policy | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Commerce & trade |
| Social Protection and Development Policy | 1 Month | Online | Explore welfare policy, cash transfers, and social inclusion | Social policy design | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Public sector |
| Economic Policy Research and Data Analytics | 1 Month | Online | Apply quantitative tools for development economics | Econometrics | Assignment | ₹7,000 / $85 | Research & analysis |
| Innovation, Technology, and Economic Growth | 1 Month | Online | Study how innovation drives development and sustainability | Innovation mapping | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | R&D & policy orgs |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced and Interdisciplinary Learning)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Development Economics and Policy | 3 Months | Online | Apply advanced tools for policy formulation and economic modelling | Quantitative analysis | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Academia & think tanks |
| Sustainable Economic Systems and Resilience | 3 Months | Online | Learn resilience economics and sustainable resource use | Systems modelling | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Development policy |
| Globalization, Inequality, and Development Policy | 3 Months | Online | Explore global policy impacts on national development | Policy integration | Case study | ₹12,000 / $150 | Research & governance |
| Climate, Environment, and Economic Growth | 3 Months | Online | Study green growth strategies and low-carbon economies | Economic sustainability | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Green economy |
| Macroeconomic Policy and Inclusive Growth | 3 Months | Online | Analyze fiscal, monetary, and structural reforms for inclusive growth | Policy design | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Central banks & policy units |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive, Multi-Domain Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Development Economics and Policy Analysis | 6 Months | Online | Develop applied skills in growth analysis and economic reform design | Economic modelling | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Policy & research institutions |
| Diploma in Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development | 6 Months | Online | Learn frameworks for equitable, environmentally sustainable growth | Sustainability strategy | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Development orgs |
| Diploma in Macroeconomic Policy and Global Development | 6 Months | Online | Study macroeconomic governance and policy coordination | Analytical modelling | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Central banks & think tanks |
| Diploma in Innovation, Technology, and Green Growth | 6 Months | Online | Explore the role of technology in green economic transformation | Policy innovation | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Industry & innovation policy |
| Diploma in Regional and International Development Studies | 6 Months | Online | Integrate regional perspectives in sustainable development economics | Policy comparison | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | International organizations |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Combines economic analysis, sustainability frameworks, and policy design
- Guided by frameworks from UNDP, World Bank, IMF, and OECD Development Centre
- Designed for graduates, economists, researchers, policymakers, and planners
- Includes case-based learning from Asia-Pacific and Global South contexts
- STRATI-certified programs fostering green, inclusive, and resilient growth
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships