University of California, Berkeley

Program Information

Degree Offered

of Development Practice

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Berkeley MDP is designed to meet these challenges by combining hands-on learning and field experience with rigorous training in a broad range of academic disciplines. It aims to train the future leaders who will implement these new ideas to meet the challenge of sustainable development. Based on a solid foundation of health, natural, social and management sciences, graduates will be well equipped to take on roles in global nonprofits, private enterprises, innovative startups, governments, economic and public policy thinktanks and international firms among others.The Berkeley MDP will be a hub of development practice, providing ongoing support and leadership to partner organizations and alumni around the world. Our MDP students will be embedded in a vast, influential global network of seasoned development practitioners — a program that does not end with a two-year master’s degree, but rather endures for a lifetime of effective service. Graduates will be able to meet and manage current and future economic, social, health, and environmental challenges, combining solid scientific training with practical skills. The program will emphasize mentorship, field study, leadership skills with decision-making, project management, and policy formation integrated within the interdisciplinary core curriculum.

Accreditation:

Accredited Institution

Eligibility Requirements:

The minimum graduate admission requirements are: (1) a bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution; (2) a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale; and (3) enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field. Satisfying minimal standards, however, does not guarantee your admission, since the number of qualified applicants far exceeds the number of places available.

International Student Requirements:

In addition to satisfying the minimum admission requirements, international applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by taking one of the following exams: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

36328 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

48573 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above