International Political Economy and Development

    Graduate Certificate in International Political Economy and Development at Fordham University

    Graduate Certificate in International Political Economy and Development at Fordham University

    Study International Political Economy and Development at Fordham University, a Graduate Certificate degree offered at its main campus in Manhattan , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 1 year to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 30, 2026.

    About Graduate Certificate in International Political Economy and Development

    IPED WEEKLY LECTURES on THURSDAYS @ 4 PM
    Cammerosano Conference Room, Room E-530, Dealy Hall.  Check the IPED Blog for details or contact the IPED Office at <[email protected]> for more information..

    IPED CAREER DAYS on Occasional FRIDAYS, 10 am to 4 pm
    Cammerosano Conference Room, Room E-530, Dealy Hall.  Check the IPED Blog for details or contact the IPED Office at <[email protected]> for more information..

    Wednesday, August 2 - JOIN US AT FOREIGN AFFAIRS' VIRTUAL GRADUATE SCHOOL FAIR!

    Saturday, August 5 - Sunday, August 26 - STUDY TRIP TO SOUTH AFRICA: Program on Emerging Markets at the University of Pretoria.

    Saturday, August 19 - GALA ALUMNI DINNER in SOUTH AFRICA celebrating 15 years of collaboration with the University of Pretoria.

    Sunday, August 27 - IPED NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION, IPED Commons, 12 noon.

    Wednesday, August 30 - FIRST DAY OF CLASSES

    Wednesday, October 11 - JOINT US AT FOREIGN AFFAIRS' VIRTUAL GRADUATE FAIR!

    Thursday, November 3 - ALUMNI GATHERING in Washington, DC.

    Friday, November 17 - UN SIDE EVENT: Release of the 2023 Fordham Pope Francis Global Poverty Index

    Saturday, January 6 -- 21, 2024 - TRIP TO THE PHILIPPINES -  Study Program on Project Assessment at the Ateneo de Manila University.

    Disciplines

    International Political Economy and Development

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in International Political Economy and Development at Fordham University

    Entry Requirements

    • Academic Transcripts: All transcripts from previously attended post-secondary institutions MUST be submitted in English, or be accompanied by a certified English translation. Transcripts and credentials conversion information is available on the GSAS International Students page.
    • Letters of Recommendation: When communicating with your recommendation letter writers, please provide them with at least one month’s advance notice to submit their recommendations. You will enter each recommendation provider’s name and email address directly into the online application. They will be notified electronically of your request. Please note: you may submit your application even if the submission of your recommendation letters is still in progress.
       
    • Statement of Purpose/Intent: Can be submitted directly in the online application. Requirements for the statement may vary by program. Please see individual program requirements.
       
    • Resume/CV: Can be submitted directly in the online application
       
    • Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE scores): Due to the impact of COVID-19 on standardized testing, submission of GRE scores is optional/not required for select GSAS programs for the 2022-2023 application. However, some programs are still requiring the GRE. Please see the admissions information/requirements page on the individual program pages to determine if the GRE is optional/not required, required, or not accepted at all for your chosen program. Students who do not submit GRE scores will not be at any disadvantage in the process.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 68
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 100

    Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Certificate in International Political Economy and Development

  • Private Sector: Financial Analysts and Economists
  • Public Sector: Policy Analysts and Economists
  • Non-Profit Sector: Analysts and Project Managers
  • Partnerships

    • Fordham's IPED Pogram is an affiliate member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA).
    • We partner with the Peace Corps to offer generous Coverdell Fellowships to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.
    • AmeriCorps has designated Fordham IPED as a National School of Service able to grant  matching full tuition Ricci Fellowships to Segal Education Awardees.
    • Fordham IPED welcomes Fullbright Fellows from around the world.
    • We work closely with the Ateneo de Manila University, the University of Pretoria, and the Alberto Hurtado University to offer programming in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
    • Fordham's Departments of Economics, Political Science, and Sociology founded the IPED Program in 1979 through the generous financial support of the US Department of Education.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 70

    How to Apply

    Thank you for your interest in Fordham University's graduate programs. Please note that in addition to the application found here, each program has its own admission requirements. Please check the webpage of the program to which you are applying, or consult with the program director, to be sure you are including the proper documentation with your application.

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    Graduate Certificate in International Political Economy and Development at Fordham University
    Fordham University
    Fordham University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Manhattan

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