University of Pittsburgh

Program Information

Degree Offered

MPIA - Economic and Social Development;, Ph.D.- Economic and Social Development

Program Description:

Sustaining or accelerating economic growth while encouraging desirable social change remains a crucial issue. Most countries have had only mixed success in planning and implementing national development. This complex phenomenon of social change-the issues raised and the efforts to direct development at both the local and national levels-is the focus of the Economic and Social Development Program. Involved is the application of economics, political science, public management, and sociology to planned change in a host of areas, including: agriculture, urban development, industry, public health, NGOs and development, education, and social programs. Students are trained as generalists to insure an awareness of the development process-as well as the economic, social, and political environments in which communities develop. They gain experience planning, analyzing, appraising, and implementing projects at the local, regional, national, and international levels. As they refine their skills, students are given an opportunity to concentrate on areas of special interest. The goal is to produce informed, action-oriented professionals who are capable of examining a situation and recommending effective approaches to development policy and management.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above