Overview

The Community Development program at North Dakota State University is available as a 36-credit-hour Master of Science or Master of Arts, or a 12-credit-hour graduate certificate program equipped for community economic development officials, community leaders, practitioners and specialists already in the field.

Key Facts

Graduates emerge as catalysts for impactful social, economic, cultural and environmental improvements — ready to excel in government service, public policy, youth development, advocacy, education and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles and Strategies of Community Change

Community Development: Organizing for Community Change

Community Analysis: Methods

Community and Regional Economic Policy and Analysis

Community Natural Resource Management

Basic Grant Development and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Fargo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You are required to submit your online application and nonrefundable $35 application fee

A statement of purpose is required for admission consideration and must be uploaded to your online application

Three (3) letters of recommendation

Submitting your transcripts (statement of marks)

All graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship or residency, must demonstrate proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission to a graduate program

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28152 USD / year

≈ 28152 USD / year
Out-of-State

24120 USD / year

≈ 24120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16092 USD / year

≈ 16092 USD / year

Living costs

Fargo

United States

870 - 1260 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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