Overview

The Community Development Master is offered by Palm Beach Atlantic University. Blend the complex political, economic, and social dimensions of development with hands-on fieldwork experience and a network of servant leaders.

Key Facts

Invest in communities through multidisciplinary approaches to social and economic progress. In courses taught by future-oriented faculty and in hands-on fieldwork opportunities, you’ll learn to evaluate how local contexts are influenced by broader social systems, to engage managerial expertise in the holistic development of communities, and to embody the transformative power of Christ in partnerships with people, organizations, and institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Expand your potential in evening classes that suit your schedule. This two-year, full-time Master’s in Community Development program can be paired with an accelerated MBA degree from the Rinker School of Business, meaning you’ll have the option to earn both an M.S. in Community Development and an MBA in just one extra semester.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Palm Beach, United States

Disciplines

Community Development View 126 other Masters in Community Development in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application* and $45 nonrefundable fee (Click on the drop-down arrow to select the Graduate application)
Official transcript from college/university where bachelor’s degree was conferred and from college/university where prerequisite courses were taken
Two specific confidential recommendations (academic and ministerial)
Two specific writing samples (requirements will be provided)
Informed consent form

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9750 USD / year

≈ 9750 USD / year
Out-of-State

9750 USD / year

≈ 9750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9750 USD / year

≈ 9750 USD / year

Living costs

West Palm Beach

United States

1129 - 2030 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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