{"id":841,"date":"2024-10-14T20:01:23","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T20:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.sanford.duke.edu\/?page_id=841"},"modified":"2025-01-06T13:51:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T13:51:33","slug":"midp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/info.sanford.duke.edu\/midp\/","title":{"rendered":"Duke Master of International Development Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t\n
The Duke Master of International Development Policy Program is dedicated to educating leaders from around the globe to identify critical development issues and share solutions. From economic development and energy management to public health and peace building, our approach equips leaders to lay the foundation for development.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nine focus areas. Traditional 2-year and accelerated options. A foundation on which to build your expertise.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
Conduct real-world research with faculty members and network with current practitioners.\u202f\u202f<\/p>\n
Choose from nine areas of focus to tailor your education to your needs and interests.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
Financial aid. Scholarship opportunities. Fellowship opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Visit our Tuition and Fees page<\/a> for an estimated cost of attendance.\u00a0<\/p>\n *additional fees may apply.<\/p>\n\t\t We welcome applicants with 5+ years of experience from diverse professional backgrounds.<\/p>\n “I had the amazing opportunity to work as a researcher under Professor Eddy Malesky’s supervision at DCID in the “Anti-Corruption Learning Agenda Final Report” for USAID. This experience has been instrumental in preparing me for my current role, providing valuable insights into the complexities of governance and public policy, skills as a researcher, and lessons learned obtained from the project that could be adapted to what I’m currently doing in the Army, as well as improving my project management skills.”<\/p>\n -Jorge Delgado Golusda, MIDP’24, Rotary Peace Fellow, Captain in the Chilean Army, Inspector General’s Office<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t “The MIDP experience is a journey through a mosaic of cultures and ideas, uniting us in our shared mission to drive meaningful change on an international scale.”<\/p>\n -Goharik Tigranyan, MIDP’24, Program Officer for Gender Inclusive Democracy, International Republican Institute, Yerevan, Armenia<\/p>\n You can complete the Duke MIDP program in one of two ways: the traditional two-year option or the accelerated three-semester option.<\/p>\n The accelerated option requires the equivalent of one year of prior graduate-level coursework.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is an overview of the MIDP curriculum structure?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t The MIDP curriculum consists of four core courses, three practicums, and a culminating Master’s Project.<\/p>\n Within this framework, you have the flexibility to choose additional courses from the MIDP program, the Sanford School of Public Policy, other Duke schools, and nearby universities. You may also incorporate a focus area-currently, there are nine to choose from-or add a graduate certificate to your course plan.<\/p>\n View curriculum<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tCan I concentrate on a particular area of study?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t While we don’t have concentrations, there are nine optional\u202fareas of focus\u202fthat fellows may follow to help guide their studies. In addition, fellows can work with their advisors to find elective courses in their areas of interest.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tDoes the MIDP program offer online or part-time study?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t The program’s curriculum and course sequence require full-time, on-campus study. Part-time study may be considered on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat types of advisement are available?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t The MIDP offers a two pronged approach for academic advising. MIDP staff and faculty advisors work together to advise fellows. Assigned faculty advisors are familiar with fellows’ professional interests and can help guide them in creating a study plan. Later, fellows will be assigned a Master’s Project (MP) advisor, who will guide them on their Master’s Project research.<\/p>\n Fellows also have access to\u202fcareer advising through Sanford’s Office of Career Services, to help with searching for summer internships, crafting resumes and seeking career opportunities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tDoes Duke provide on-campus housing?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Duke has limited on-campus housing for graduate students, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority for housing assignment will be awarded to graduate students who arrive from abroad on student visa status\u202fand\u202fwho are attending school outside of their home country for the first time. Learn more about housing options for Duke graduate and professional students.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat resources are available for international students relocating to Duke?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Visa Services\u202f<\/a>has full-time staff available to help with any visa-related matters that may arise while you are here.<\/p>\n Duke International Student Center (DISC)<\/a> has a wide range of services available to international students, rides to the Social Security Office, an English Conversation Club and much more.<\/p>\n Graduate and Professional Student Services<\/a> provides supports for housing, health and wellness, and the Graduate and Professional Student Government.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the learning community like?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t The Duke MIDP program offers a diverse international and intercultural learning environment, where you engage with faculty and peers from a variety of identities and professional backgrounds.<\/p>\n A typical MIDP cohort includes students from more than 20 countries, with over 90% being international. Small class sizes along with many opportunities to network and socialize allow for close relationships with your peers and faculty.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat do you look for in MIDP candidates?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Qualified applicants will have the following:<\/p>\n The accelerated program option also requires the equivalent of one year of completed graduate-level coursework in a relevant field.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\t\tApplication requirements<\/h2>
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