MS in Science & Technology for Innovation in Global Development

A Student Perspective of this Degree
Hear Meron Tedasse ’20 BS and a current MS candidate in the Science and Technology for Innovation in Global Development program discuss the personal and global value of this degree.
Curriculum
The MS in science & technology for innovation in global development is a 30-credit hour global MS program. You’ll personalize your course of study by choosing electives that follow a logical path for deepening your understanding of one area. Program requirements will vary based on the concentration, but all include thematically related coursework and research.
Areas of Concentration
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Economics
- The Business School
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Data Science
- Interactive Media and Gaming
- Clark University IDCE Courses
Requirements for the Global Development Master’s program
- Core Coursework Requirement (15 Credits)
- A Design Boot Camp, which begins in mid-August each year, is required.
- Graduate Qualifying Project/MS Thesis (3–9 Credits)
- Areas of Concentration (9–12 Credits)
The BS/MS and BA/MS degree with a Graduate Qualifying Project can be completed in 12 months. The thesis option will typically take one-and-a-half to two academic years. If you plan to add a language to your study, the program will take two years.
Graduate Studies Series
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