Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Development Management in Washington Dc United States | American University
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Washington Dc United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
39,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Tackling global poverty and inequality demands skilled individuals dedicated to driving and guiding transformation. The Master of Science in Development Management (MSDM) at the School of International Service is an intensive program designed to equip professionals for leadership and managerial positions across communities, governments, businesses, and organizations focused on creating positive global impact. MSDM blends practical competencies typical of traditional MS programs—including project management, economics, and quantitative research methods—with an ethically grounded, interdisciplinary, and theoretically robust perspective on development. Students gain expertise in management, leadership, and research, with special emphasis on interconnected challenges like poverty reduction, environmental conservation, social justice, and worldwide health.
As the sole master of science program at the School of International Service, the MSDM requires completion of 3942 graduate-level credit hours, featuring a mandatory 6-credit capstone called the Management Practicum. This culminating project can be undertaken domestically or internationally, with adaptable scheduling to accommodate diverse student needs. The MSDM program offers flexible completion timelines, ranging from two years for full-time students to up to six years for part-time participants.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is optional. Applicants who have completed the exam are welcome to submit their scores as part of their application. Non-native English speakers are required to submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) unless they hold a degree from a US-accredited institution before enrollment at SIS. The minimum TOEFL score for full admissions consideration is 100 on the Internet-based test (iBT) or 600 on the paper-based test (PBT). The minimum IELTS score is 7.0.
The minimum requirement for the PTE is 68
All applicants must submit two letters of reference evaluating undergraduate academic performance and suitability for graduate study in international affairs, at least one of which should be from an academic source. A resume should be included in the application. Applicants must submit transcripts from all institutions attended. Cultural factors are considered in evaluating transcripts and examination results.
Applicants must hold an accredited bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least a B+ (3.30 or higher on a 4.00 scale) and should have had at least 24 credit hours of social science coursework relevant to international studies. Students who do not meet these minimum requirements, if otherwise admissible, may be assigned additional coursework in excess of degree requirements specified at the time of admission.
The minimum requirement for the PTE is 68
All applicants must submit two letters of reference evaluating undergraduate academic performance and suitability for graduate study in international affairs, at least one of which should be from an academic source. A resume should be included in the application. Applicants must submit transcripts from all institutions attended. Cultural factors are considered in evaluating transcripts and examination results.
Applicants must hold an accredited bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least a B+ (3.30 or higher on a 4.00 scale) and should have had at least 24 credit hours of social science coursework relevant to international studies. Students who do not meet these minimum requirements, if otherwise admissible, may be assigned additional coursework in excess of degree requirements specified at the time of admission.
Tuition
USD
39,000