Program Overview
The Integral Economic Development Policy at Catholic University of America is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Integral Economic Development Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 42,850 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Integral Economic Development Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Politics of Development Policy
- Global Agriculture and Health
- Development Aspects of Energy and Environment
- Global Education and Community Development Policies
- International Organizations and Development
- Accounting Concepts and Managerial Applications
- Public Policy
- Public Finance
- Epidemiology and Public Policy
- Program Management
- Public Financial Management
- Infrastructure for development
- Infrastructure Planning and Policy
- Business Enterprise and Development
- Managing Not-for-Profits
- International Politics of Food and Hunger
- International Relations of East Asia
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
\xc2\x95 Introduction to Macroeconomics (ECON 101)
\xc2\x95 Introduction to Microeconomics (ECON 102)
\xc2\x95 Statistical Analysis (ECON 224)
- Graduate Application
- Statement of Purpose
- Contact information for three recommenders
- Unofficial transcripts (all undergraduate level or higher courses).
- GRE or other test scores must be sent directly to the Catholic University Office of Graduate Admission from the testing service. Do not attach to the online application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 42,850 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 42,850 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Catholic University of America directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Catholic University of America
Catholic University of America
Washington D.C., United States
The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a private Catholic research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is one of two pontifical universities of the Catholic Church in the United...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2018-07-15
- Language English
- Duration 24 months