Overview

Recent classes at International Development Administration from Western Michigan University have discussed development strategies in areas such as industrialization in Taiwan, Brazil and China, social security in India, health in Chile, Argentina and Niger, and textiles and apparel in the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Tuinisia, and development projects such as on hydroelectricity in China, agriculture in Afghanistan and Pakistan, education in Burkina Faso, social cohesion in Liberia, and child survival in Mozambique.

Graduates with International Development Administration from Western Michigan University will build a foundation of professional competence in the following areas:

Development theories such as those oriented to government strategies and administration, economic markets, political development, rural development and environmental sustainability.

History of the field, where most core classes use case studies so students gain a broad familiarity with practical issues specific to many professional areas and political environments.

Methods such as statistical analysis, project planning, cost-benefit analysis, monitoring and evaluation, the logical framework, stakeholder analysis, participatory appraisal, and political and institutional analysis.

Skills such as budgeting, research and writing, human resource management and public speaking.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Human Resources Administration

Administration in Developing Countries

Comparative National Development Strategies

Economic Development

Gender and Development

Monitoring and Evaluation of International Development Projects

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-05-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Administration International Development View 198 other Masters in International Development in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.25

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have achieved a 3.25 GPA in the last two years of their bachelor’s degree.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Copy of passport identification page

Proof of English language proficiency

Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets and certificates

$100 non-refundable application fee

Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance

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Tuition Fee

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International

31650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1055 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

31650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1055 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

21090 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 703 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Kalamazoo

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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