Master of Arts in International Policy and Development
Build a career creating effective policy responses to the world’s most pressing problems.
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Human Rights and Social Change
We are faced with a range of challenges—from human rights, poverty, and inequality to corruption and historically rooted conflicts, from environmental issues and global education to diasporic and migration processes.
The Institute Advantage
Our programs, centers, and initiatives help bring about positive change in meaningful ways, teaching students to
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Build a more just world
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Be a catalyst for social change
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Take on the world’s most important sustainability challenges
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Bridge cultures through international education
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Use education as a tool for international development
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