BUILD YOUR CAREER IN THE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR
Are you ready to turn your ambition to drive positive and measurable development outcomes into a meaningful and sustainable career? The Master in International Development is designed for individuals who want to work in complex development contexts while building careers across the international development sector.
International development is no longer limited to a single path. Today, development is delivered across governments, multilateral institutions, the private sector and global organizations. This program prepares you to operate within that ecosystem equipping you with the skills and practical perspective to adapt, grow and build a career across different professional environments.
Whether your interests lie in development finance (development banks, impact investing, ESG, consulting), climate adaptation and disaster management (from climate policy to humanitarian response), or human development and social policy (education, health, human rights and inclusion), the program provides you with the tools to build a career aligned with your goals.
No matter where you start, you will graduate prepared to contribute to global progress and shape your own path in international development.
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CAREERS IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: FROM IMPACT FINANCE TO CLIMATE ACTION
The Master in International Development prepares graduates for careers across the global development sector, from impact finance and climate action to social development, humanitarian response, and international cooperation. Below are some of the career pathways our graduates may pursue.
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MEET YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYER ON CAMPUS
Every year, IE University holds career-oriented events to help our students discover a myriad of job opportunities that await them after graduation. Students in the Master in International Development can attend specific events organized for them and specific forums for companies in the International Development & Social Impact sphere. Entities that have participated in the past include:
YOUR INTERNATIONAL CAREER TRACK
Our Talent & Career department is dedicated to helping students in the international relations, social impact and development sector build their skills and network. He connects young professionals to opportunities in the public sector, intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, think tanks and private corporations.
RECRUITERS AT IE UNIVERSITY
At IE University, we’re committed to giving you the tools to drive positive impact and helping you find the right job is a big part of that. In line with this mission, IE Talent & Careers regularly invites recruiters to participate in various activities to help them connect with bold, young talent and identify the best fit for their recruitment needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MASTERS IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT?
The Master in International Development increases your employability to new frontiers. That’s to say, getting a job in international development is guaranteed with so many post-graduate opportunities. Receiving instruction from the UN and other agencies, graduates leave the program with the skills to make meaningful changes in their chosen field.
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WHAT DEGREE DO YOU NEED TO WORK IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT?
The Master in International Development is specifically designed for individuals who are interested in entering the world of international development.
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WHAT CAREER OUTCOMES DOES THIS MASTER'S LEAD TO?
90% of graduates receive a job offer within six months, and 48% of employed graduates work in Europe.
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WHAT ROLES CAN GRADUATES OF THIS INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MASTER DEGREE PURSUE?
Graduates can pursue roles such as International Development Specialist, Project Manager, Policy and Planning Officer, Researcher, Consultant, Data Analyst and Sustainability Consultant, among others.
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WHICH ORGANIZATIONS HIRE IE'S INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRADUATES?
Alumni have joined the UNSSC, UNICEF, the EBRD, the UNDP, the European Patent Office, the ICC, UNESCO and the World Food Programme, among others.
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WHAT SECTORS DO GRADUATES WORK IN?
Graduates pursue careers across governments, multilateral institutions, international organizations, NGOs, consulting firms, development finance organizations and sustainability-focused private-sector organizations.
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WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE THE IE UNIVERSITY MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IF I WANT TO WORK IN IMPACT INVESTING OR CLIMATE FINANCE?
International development pathways are no longer limited to public administration. Today’s international development outcomes are delivered through an interconnected ecosystem of public, private, and multilateral organizations.
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CAN GRADUATES BUILD PROFESSIONAL CAREERS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR WITH THIS MASTER?
Yes. The program is specifically engineered for today’s cross-sector landscape. Graduates are uniquely trained to lead development outcomes not only in public institutions and UN agencies, but also within specialized consulting firms, corporate affairs branches, and impact funds.
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DOES IE OFFER CAREER SUPPORT FOR THIS MASTER'S?
Yes. IE Talent & Careers runs an International Career Track connecting students to the public sector, IGOs, NGOs, think tanks and private companies.
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