Certificate in International Development Studies at The University of Montana

    Certificate in International Development Studies at The University of Montana

    Certificate in International Development Studies at The University of Montana

    The International Development Studies is a Certificate degree offered by The University of Montana at its main campus in Missoula , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2027.

    About Certificate in International Development Studies

    Serve the World's Underserved

    Change the way you look at the world, join us in International Development Studies where we focus on the processes of social, political, economic, cultural and environmental change in low-income countries and disadvantaged regions. Emphasizing a global perspective on the processes of change and development, critical analysis of the role of internal and external influences on the development process, and applications to local situations and challenges; International Development Studies will shift your paradigm.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in International Development Studies at The University of Montana

    Entry Requirements

    Academic Eligibility

    First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

    Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

    UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records. 

    Documents for Admission

    Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

    Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

    English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

    Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 48
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in International Development Studies

    Careers

    • International Development Specialist
    • Conservation and Sustainable Development Program Officer
    • International and Domestic NGO Project Manager
    • Community Development Specialist
    • International Business Consultant
    • Global Consultant
    • Development Banking Specialist
    • Youth Development Program Officer
    • Gender Equity Specialist
    • International Education Program Developer and Instructor
    • Eco-tourism Planner
    • Health and Development Project Manager
    • Social and Behavior Change Specialist
    • Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

    Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in International Development Studies at The University of Montana

    Application Fee 30

    How to Apply for Certificate in International Development Studies at The University of Montana

    1. Complete an online application
    2. Pay the application fee
    3. Submit required application documents

    • English language proficiency requirements
    • Academic records
    • Financial information
    • Copy of passport
    • Transfer form (for transfer students only) 

    You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

    Certificate in International Development Studies at The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    United States of America

    United States of America, Missoula

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