The Graduate Certificate in Global Development is offered by the School of Economics, Sam Nunn School, and the School of City and Regional Planning. The certificate will provide graduate-level training in principles and methods of global development through multidisciplinary courses. Courses will cover a wide variety of topics on the theory, methods, and application of global development. The goal of the 12-credit hour certificate is to increase marketability for students seeking emploument opportunities in organizations dedicated to addressing economic development, urban and regional planning, environmental problems and international affairs.
Certificate Requirements
- Twelve hours of coursework in (any combination) international affairs, city and regional planning, and economics
- For students enrolled as a master’s or a doctoral student, courses used in a certificate also may be used to satisfy requirements in the student’s major degree program, unless otherwise designated by the academic unit offering the certificates
- A course may not be counted towards more than one certificate
- All courses counting toward the certificate must be taken on a letter-grade basis, and be completed with a grade of C or higher with a minimum GPA of 2.7 for the certificate
Required Courses (6-7 Credit Hours)
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INTA 6704/ CP6704/ECON 6704: Introduction to Global Development (3)
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CP6052: Planning Studio (4); or CP6053: Urban Design Studio; or ECON/INTA 8803: Graduate Capstone in Global Development (3)
Choose two Elective Courses (5-6 Credit Hours)
Admission Requirements
- Official Transcripts, including award of bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Statement of Interest
- Two Letters of recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- TOEFL or IELTS Scores for International Applicants