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IE University Master in International Development
IE University

Master in International Development

Madrid, Spain

10 Months

English

Full time

EUR 33,000 **

On-Campus

* rolling admissions process

** to become an IE University student, all IE Community members should make a one-off contribution to the IE Foundation; this is a single payment of €1,200 to be made during the enrollment process

Introduction

IE School of Global & Public Affairs and the United Nations System Staff College have partnered to provide world-class training in the Master in International Development. Students will be primed to tackle the complex challenges associated with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and promote sustainable prosperity around the world.

The program encompasses the 5 P’s defined by the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership. The United Nations System Staff College has designed the curriculum for this master's alongside IE University experts and professors.

As a natural step for ambitious individuals who want to make a change in the world, the program equips students with the skills and expertise to generate a positive global impact.

This unique international development master’s program enables students to promote sustainable, social, economic, and environmental prosperity around the world.

Top reasons to join the Master in International Development

01. Benefit from our partnership with the UNSCC

Students in the program will be lectured by United Nations experts and practitioners, visit UN offices, and, at the end of their program, receive a certificate from the UNSSC.

02. Learn from experienced professors and top practitioners

Students will get the chance to engage with top professionals and experts from the UN system and other top organizations through courses, seminars, capstone projects, and special events.

03. Study at a top-tier school

IE University is proudly a full member of the Association for Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), and the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR). It is also united as a member of the European University of Social Sciences (CIVICA). IE Business School ranks as the 5th European Business School and its online MBA ranks #1 worldwide.

04. A one-week immersion in Geneva

Students will have the opportunity to visit and experience firsthand the inner workings of different international organizations including the UN. They will be able to meet and shadow professionals throughout their week, gaining a practical vision of what it encompasses.

05. Join a thriving global community

Students will receive support and encouragement for internships and careers within the UN and other global organizations to prepare for their future careers. They’ll be able to develop a global network to take them to new heights and bridge the gap between Europe and America.

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