Master's in Development Practice

The challenges of poverty, population, health, conservation, and human rights around the world are interconnected, requiring sustained and comprehensive interventions. Recognizing the need for a new approach, MacArthur supports the first global initiative to provide rigorous, cross-disciplinary professional training for future leaders in sustainable development. Read our strategy

What's New

See All
Colombian University Launches Master’s in Development Practice Program thumbnail

Colombian University Launches Master’s in Development Practice Program

A coalition of schools at the Universidad de los Andes are launching a two-year Master’s in Development Practice degree geared toward mid-career professionals. Read More
MDP Programs Continue to Grow thumbnail

MDP Programs Continue to Grow

With MacArthur support, four more universities launched Master’s in Development Practice programs in the fall of 2011, following 15 schools that established MDP programs over the previous two years. Read More
Master's in Development Practice  thumbnail

Master's in Development Practice

Since 2008, MacArthur has helped 20 institutions of higher learning in 15 countries to create new, graduate Master’s in Development Practice programs with the long-term goal of establishing a new field of development practice. Read More

A Cross-Disciplinary Approach to Education

Writing in SEED magazine, John McArthur of Columbia University's Earth Institute says changes underway in higher education, including the development of new Master's programs in sustainable development with MacArthur support, will help redefine the ... Read More

Enrollment in MDP Programs Expands

This fall, with support from MacArthur, nine universities worldwide are welcoming the first students for new Master’s in Development Practice degree programs. Read More

Staff

Portrait of Barry Lowenkron

Barry Lowenkron

Vice President, International Programs
Portrait of Gabriela Suarez

Gabriela Suarez

Program Administrator
Portrait of Laura Young

Laura Young

Program Associate