International Development Policy, Program in
The Program in International Development Policy (PIDP) at the Duke Center for International Development (DCID) is an interdisciplinary program. It is designed for mid-career professionals with at least three years of development-related work experience (five years are strongly preferred), who plan to dedicate their careers to policy making and public service in developing and transitional countries. The PIDP provides training in policy and economic analysis on issues related to long-term social and economic development. To achieve this, participants in the program self design their course of study with the help of an academic advisor. They may select from PIDP seminars and elective courses from across Duke University and other nearby universities through Duke's interinstitutional agreement. The PIDP offers three program options:
· Two-Year MA Degree: 16 courses (48 credit hours); eight PIDP seminars and eight electives. Internship required. Master's Project required.
· One-Year MA Degree*: Ten courses (30 credit hours); four PIDP seminars and six electives. Internship recommended. Master's Project required. [*Available only to applicants with a strong background in market-based economics and who have also completed one year of graduate-level course work.]
· Non-Degree Certificate: Eight courses (24 credit hours); four PIDP and four electives. Internship not required. Master's Project not required.
Participants in the PIDP design their curriculum around one of our five areas of specialization: Development Management and Governance, Applied Economics, Social Policy, Environmental Management and Policy, and Peace and Conflict Resolution. PIDP also features a specialized track in International Taxation Policy. Applicants interested in this track must apply directly to it. Regardless of specialization, all PIDP students must take the three core PIDP seminars: Policy Analysis of Development, Economic Foundations of Development, and Economic Analysis of Development.
