MS in International and Development Economics

International and Development Economics students gain the specialized knowledge and analytical skills to understand how market forces are harnessed to empower disadvantaged populations and developing countries in breaking the cycles of poverty.

• Guaranteed summer field research or internship in developing or emerging economies.
• One of the longest-standing MS programs in International & Development Economics in the U.S. with nearly 25 years of history and a strong global alumni network.
• Cutting-edge focus in global development economics with topics of study in climate change and sustainable development, renewable energy, poverty alleviation, health and education policy.
• Rigorous econometrics and data analysis training with four core econometric courses over three semesters and an emphasis on causal inference and applied research.
• One-on-one faculty advising on field research design, data collection, and thesis writing.
• Taught by expert faculty in development economics.

This master’s program is offered at the main USF campus in the heart of San Francisco.