Complete the Duke MIDP by choosing either the traditional, two-year option or the accelerated, three-semester option.
Program Options
| Program Option | Courses/Credit Hours | Program Length | Internship | Master's Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional |
16 courses (48 credit hours):
| Two academic years | Required | Required |
| Accelerated |
10 courses (30 credit hours):
|
Three semesters
Examples:
| Optional | Required |
Professional Work Experience Admissions Requirement
| Program Option | Professional Work Experience Admissions Requirement |
|---|---|
| Traditional | A minimum of five years |
| Accelerated |
At least five years of professional experience plus the equivalent of one-year of previous graduate-level coursework. |
Concurrent Graduate Certificate
If you are a graduate/professional student at Duke or a nearby inter-institutional partner who is not enrolled in the MIDP program and has an interest in international development policy, we encourage you to review information about the graduate International Development Policy (IDP) Certificate offered by the Duke Center for International Development. More than 400 students have enriched their studies with the IDP Certificate and now influence the broad field of international development through their work in global health, business, environmental management, communications and journalism, education, sustainable tourism, scientific diplomacy, and more.