School of International Service Multiple locations
Washington, D. C. , Washington, D.C. , United States
Endorsed by
American University Washington DC 3.8 (56)
Overview
International Development from American University Washington DC is one of the best-established development programs in the United States and prepares students to meaningfully participate in driving socio-economic, political, and environmental development throughout the world. MAID is unique in its balance of practice and theory, its emphasis on the links between the global and local, and its dedication to equipping graduates to become effective and ethical agents of change.
Careers
Our alumni have gone on to build education programs in sub-Saharan Africa, create new ways of making monitoring, evaluation, and learning useful for grassroot organizations, feed and assist refugees, and enter the Foreign Service.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Micropolitics of Development
- International Development
- Economic Theory
- Economic Development
- Survey of Economic Development
- Statistics, Research Design, and Research Methods for International Affairs
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
39 alternative credits
39-42
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics International Development International Business View 175 other Masters in International Development in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate degree
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- TOEFL/IELTS score if non-native English speaker
- Applicants must hold an accredited bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least a B+ (3.30 or higher on a 4.00 scale) and should have had at least 24 credit hours of social science coursework relevant to international studies.
- A Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is optional.
Tuition Fee
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International
32616 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32616 USD per year during 24 months.
Tuition for National students: $1,812 per credit hour
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
1705 - 2975 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.
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