The MA in International Development focuses on development theory, policy analysis, politics of institutions, relevant research and management skills. The program reflects an approach to development that emphasizes not only economic issues, but also the importance and interrelatedness of sustainable economic and human development, human rights, distributive justice and environmental sustainability. In many courses in the international development curriculum, students focus on linkages among scalar levels-from the most macro-level international institutions and initiatives to the most micro-level agendas and actions taken by communities, firms, families and individuals.

The program also emphasizes the diversity of needs, desires, opportunities and constraints that are experienced by individuals of differing socioeconomic classes, ethnicities and genders, as well as differences among nations and regions. Students are encouraged to understand and address the many power differentials that profoundly influence processes central to sustainable development.

Program resources

• Course descriptions
• International Development Program fact sheet
• Regional emphases
• Office of Student Affairs portfolio page, home of the MA handbook and other important documents
• Admissions FAQs
  

Course schedules

• All course schedules can be found here.

Development student/alumni news and blogs

• Morgan Gibson is a first-year student in the International Development program. Read Morgan's blog to learn more about her experience at the Josef Korbel School. 
  
  
• David Resetar is a first-year student in the International Development program and an RPCV. Read David's blog to learn more about his experience at the Josef Korbel School.

• MeetAlumna spotlight: Sarah Leavitt received her MA in International Development from the Josef Korbel School. Watch her video describing her work with the Lambi Fund of Haiti and listen to her advice about internships.

• Alum spotlight: Matt Case received his MA in International Development from the Josef Korbel School. Read his profile and learn about his work with the U.S. Department of State.
  
  
• Alumna spotlight: Katrina Berg received her MA in International Development from the Josef Korbel School. Read her profile and learn about her work as she pursues a PhD at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.

• Alumna spotlight: Angie Bengston received her MA in International Development from the Josef Korbel School. Read her profile and learn about her work with the South African Centre for Infectious Disease Survelliance.
  
  
• Alumna spotlight: Jennifer Foltz received her MA in International Development from the Josef Korbel School. Read her profile and learn about her work with the Foreign Service.

• View a video from Fred Oelsner, a recent graduate with an MA in International Development, talking about his experience as a Korbel student.

Student and academic groups

• Sustainable International Development Institute
• The Center On Rights Development (CORD)
• Peace Corps Community
  
• A listing of our student groups can be found here.

Faculty

A listing of all Josef Korbel School faculty can be found here.