Master of Arts in International Development Studies
24 monthsProgramme duration
45,600 USDTuition Fee/year
Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
International Development Studies Master of Arts
Do you want to see an increase in the well-being of communities and countries around the globe? While the world’s problems are complex with outcomes that affect real people — climate change, humanitarian crises, and inequality, to name a few — you know there are opportunities for positive change.
Global development challenges for some of our most vulnerable populations are highly complex and this master’s program will equip you to engage with other leading innovators. The curriculum leverages a combination of field-based research, studies in cultural contexts and ethics, and innovative practices to develop your marketable skills and experience.
The International Development Studies Master of Arts (IDS) degree from the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University has been an effective career choice for many graduates who have gone on to have a significant impact in the world.
This is the right master's degree for you if ...
- You’re looking for the credentials and marketable skills necessary to grow in your influence.
- You want the strategies needed to shape better outcomes as an operator at the forefront of the international development field.
- You’ve been working in the social sciences field for some time now and you’re ready to take the next step in your career.
- The circumstances in your country need to be addressed, and you need the expertise and experience to make that happen.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
International Development Studies Master of Arts
Do you want to see an increase in the well-being of communities and countries around the globe? While the world’s problems are complex with outcomes that affect real people — climate change, humanitarian crises, and inequality, to name a few — you know there are opportunities for positive change.
Global development challenges for some of our most vulnerable populations are highly complex and this master’s program will equip you to engage with other leading innovators. The curriculum leverages a combination of field-based research, studies in cultural contexts and ethics, and innovative practices to develop your marketable skills and experience.
The International Development Studies Master of Arts (IDS) degree from the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University has been an effective career choice for many graduates who have gone on to have a significant impact in the world.
This is the right master's degree for you if ...
- You’re looking for the credentials and marketable skills necessary to grow in your influence.
- You want the strategies needed to shape better outcomes as an operator at the forefront of the international development field.
- You’ve been working in the social sciences field for some time now and you’re ready to take the next step in your career.
- The circumstances in your country need to be addressed, and you need the expertise and experience to make that happen.
Admission Requirements
Fore more please visit: https://elliott.gwu.edu/international-development-studies
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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