• MA in International Development and Policy at The University of Chicago is a 1-year teaching program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • It is a program that provides an introduction to policy design and analysis with particular emphasis on international development and policy.
  • It applies evidence-based analytical approaches, cutting-edge tools, and practical policy innovation to address the world’s most pressing problems.
  • Students will have the opportunity to study topics based on their background and interests, including international development, global conflict studies and resolution, energy and the environment, health, human rights, and more.
  • The nine courses in the Harris MAIDP curriculum can be completed in one academic year and cover three categories:
    • Foundational skills for policy analysis
    • International development and policy
    • Electives
  • Students have the facility to access to exclusive out-of-classroom experiences, including specialized seminars and workshops, mentorship, professional development, opportunities to attend exclusive conferences, access to experts, and opportunities to scale their development initiatives.