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Globalization is producing important and dynamic changes in our world that will require a new level of preparation for all professionals in both national and international fields. The integration of nations and people has produced many new opportunities including the potential for decreasing the enormous differences in quality of life between the industrialized and developing worlds. Technological progress has created hope for poverty alleviation and major improvements in macroeconomic management, environmental management, public administration, and most significantly, education and health. Within this context of rapid advancements and new opportunities, there is a clear need to educate professionals in the emerging complexities of development and to train them to respond effectively to the new challenges posed by globalization.
Integrated and interdisciplinary, drawing upon related fields including political science, sociology, economics and public health
Practical and Theoretical, developing problem-solving skills that are based upon a sound understanding of the development process.
Technology-assisted, fully utilizing e-mail, the Internet, digital libraries, and online discussion tools to facilitate learning.
Flexible, allowing you to design your own concentration by working in conjunction with a faculty mentor.
