Overview

A strategic blend of training in theory and practice equips Development Practice graduates from the University of Minnesota with knowledge, skills, and competencies essential to appropriate and effective engagement with the broad coalitions addressing society’s complex sustainable development challenges.

Poverty and inequalities, social and environmental justice, and the causes and effects of a rapidly changing climate are a few of the thematic areas toward which our alumni gravitate.

Key Features

The interdisciplinary Development Practice program of the University of Minnesota features training across the University, with courses in public policy, public health, education, and the natural and social sciences.

This distributed approach fosters the integration of knowledge that is necessary for addressing the grand and systemic challenges confronting society and the development professions.

The MDP experience centers on engagement. Student inquiry and action typically begin with challenges framed by local and global partners, with engaged learning experiences occurring through campus-based coursework, field-based summer placements, a culminating capstone project, and a variety of co-curricular opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ways of Knowing for Sustainable Development

Program Development Workshop

Qualitative Methods for Development Practice

Theories & Policies of Development

Economics of Development

Development Planning & Policy Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

50 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

A personal statement is required of all applicants. In 500 words or fewer, discuss your educational and professional experiences and goals.

The diversity statement is required for all applicants.

A resume or CV is required of all applicants.

At least three letters of recommendation are required.

Transcripts are required of all applicants. Unofficial transcripts or academic records of all post secondary institutions attended should be uploaded directly to the online application.

The application fee is $75 for domestic students and $95 for international students.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16776 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16776 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10640 USD / year

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Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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