The core curriculum for the Master of Arts in International Political Economy and Development (IPED) begins by providing you with a rigorous foundation in economic, political, and quantitative analysis at the graduate level. The core then builds on this solid foundation by offering you an advanced interdisciplinary study of global economic relations and international development issues. At the end of your program you will be required to take a comprehensive examination that serves as a capstone experience by forcing you to integrate much of the material you learned in the core courses.
Specializations
In addition to the core, there are electives in the IPED MA curriculum that allow you to complete your professional training by specializing in any one of the following areas:
If you lack relevant professional experience, you will be required to obtain practical training through an internship with an international organization in the business, government, or non-profit sector. There are also opportunities to travel overseas through our Emerging Markets Travel Program, our Language Immersion Study Awards, and our International Peace and Development Travel Fellowships. We also award a number of summer internship stipends.
A full-time student can complete the program in three semesters. The program, however, is flexible enough to accommodate part-time students. Frequently international organizations in the New York area will sponsor their employees as part-time students. Part-time students can complete the program in two years, including two summers.