Advance your career in global development with Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Master of Science (MS) in International Development. This postgraduate program is designed for aspiring leaders committed to improving social, economic, political, and environmental conditions worldwide. You will explore complex global challenges through a multidisciplinary lens, integrating rigorous academic training with practical fieldwork experience. Grounded in purposeful, Christ-centered understandings, you will gain the expertise needed to foster sustainable environments, effective public policy, and thriving communities in local and global contexts.
This full-time, on-campus Master of Science degree is studied over two years. Your learning journey will involve in-depth seminars, a practicum in development policy, and case study seminars focused on the design, implementation, and evaluation of development initiatives. You will also engage with core concepts in development economics and global economics. A significant component of the program includes a Master’s thesis and an international fieldwork experience, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of development practices. You will graduate prepared for impactful roles in non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, and international development firms.