University of Minnesota

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Development Practice

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Master of Development Practice prepares you for a career in international development. The degree provides rigorous interdisciplinary training and equips you with the skills you need to address the problems of poverty and sustainable development in the developing world.

The MDP program is jointly administered by the Humphrey School and Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change (ICGC) and spans several academic units across the University of Minnesota. The degree provides training in policy analysis and management; health and education; natural sciences; social sciences, and interdisciplinary research methods. An international field experience and capstone workshop in development practice also are required.

Our MDP degree is part of a global consortium of international development programs.

People choose this field because they are committed to public service and working on issues of poverty, social justice, and sustainable development in the developing world. As analysts, managers, and leaders, MDP graduates will use interdisciplinary tools and knowledge to develop, assess, and evaluate alternative approaches to current and emerging issues in international development. Their career choices span all levels of government, nongovernmental (NGOs) organizations, and the private sector.

Your career possibilities in international development will be greatly enhanced by the interdisciplinary training the MDP provides. Humphrey School alumni currently work locally, nationally, and internationally with such organizations as: USAID, the State Department, Peace Corps, World Bank, United Nations, WHO, ASEAN, and other development organizations.

Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Eligibility Requirements:

-A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. university or foreign equivalent;

-Competence in college-level algebra (including facility with functional notations; algebraic manipulation of polynomials, logs, and exponentials; and graphic representation of equations);

-A grade of B or better in an introductory course in microeconomics or general economics course that includes introductory microeconomics;

-A grade of B or better in a college level science course that teaches scientific methodology. Examples of possible courses that would fulfill this prerequisite include biology, chemistry, physics, environmental sciences, or ecology.

-Computer competency in MS Excel and Word;

-English language competence;

-International professional experience and foreign language competency are strongly preferred.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

15954 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

23036 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Fringe Rural Area

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999