From: Finney, Carol <carol_fin...@hks.harvard.edu> Greetings from Cambridge!
At this time of year we begin our outreach to identify appropriate candidates for admission for next fall. Since most prospective students learn about the program through word of mouth, you play a critical role. I hope you will take a moment to *forward this message* to your colleagues who might benefit from study in the Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) Program <http://www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/masters/mpa-id>. We are seeking applicants who: - are committed to the economic, political, and social progress of developing countries - excel in economics and mathematics - have excellent academic records - have several years of international development work experience, and - show potential for leadership in their future careers We are very proud to have enrolled students from 110 countries over the years. However, some areas are still underrepresented, so we would especially appreciate your assistance in locating candidates from * Africa,* the *Middle East* and the *former Soviet Union*. Over two thirds of our students are citizens of developing or transitional economy countries. Full scholarships are available for qualified candidates. Additional information about the MPA/ID Program <https://www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/masters/mpa-id> is online, and our HKS brochure is available here <https://www.hks.harvard.edu/content/download/79298/1780509/version/1/file/DPSA_15admissions_brochureF_100115_R2.pdf> . Prospective students may wish to attend the *Open House in Cambridge, MA on **October 17 *or a* Virtual Info Session on **September 22 and October 6*. More information and links to register can be found here <https://www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/masters/mpa-id/admissions/visit-the-school> . As you know, the visibility of the MPA/ID program has grown rapidly; we've established a reputation for outstanding faculty; a challenging, integrated curriculum; bright and committed students; exciting internships and successful alumni. Warm regards, *Carol* Carol J. Finney, Director MPA/ID Program * Kennedy School of Government * Harvard University * 79 JFK Street * Cambridge, MA 02138 * USA *Master in Public Administration in International Development* *Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University* The Harvard Kennedy School’s newest degree program, the MPA in International Development (MPA/ID) <http://www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/masters/mpa-id>, is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in international development. It is an economics-centered, multi-disciplinary program, combining rigorous training in analytical and quantitative methods with an emphasis on policy and practice. The MPA/ID Program is chaired by Professor Lant Pritchett <http://www.hks.harvard.edu/about/faculty-staff-directory/lant-pritchett/(page)/faculty> . The intellectual home of the MPA/ID students is Harvard's university-wide research center, the Center for International Development (CID) <http://www.cid.harvard.edu/> based at the Kennedy School and directed by Professor Ricardo Hausmann <http://www.hks.harvard.edu/about/faculty-staff-directory/ricardo-hausmann/(page)/faculty> . The MPA/ID Program offers unparalleled training for a professional career in development. The mix of theoretical rigor with a practical approach has proven to be a winning combination in the professional world. Our graduates hold influential policy and management positions in a wide range of international organizations, national governments, central and regional banks, non-profit and research organizations, and private sector companies. Our young alumni body includes the Minister of Planning of Ecuador, several deputy ministers, 27 World Bank Young Professionals, a White House Fellow, a member of the Irish Parliament, and several social entrepreneurs who have received Echoing Green Fellowships, to mention just a few. We are looking for applicants who: - are committed to the social, political, and economic growth of developing and transitional economy countries; - excel in economics and mathematics; - have excellent academic records; · have several years of professional work experience, and - show potential for leadership in their future careers. International and US candidates are encouraged to apply. For Fall 2017 enrollment, the * application* *deadline will be December 1, 2016*. For more information on the MPA/ID Program, please see www.hks.harvard.edu/mpaid . Prospective MPA/ID students are also invited to attend: *Cambridge Open House* <http://www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/masters/mpa-id/admissions/visit-the-school#heading_03> to be held at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts on *Monday, **October 17, 2016*. Please register <https://admissions.hks.harvard.edu/register/mpaidopenhouseoct17> in advance. *Virtual Information Sessions* <https://www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/masters/mpa-id/admissions/visit-the-school> on * Thursday, September 22, 2016* (register <https://kennedyschool.webex.com/kennedyschool/onstage/g.php?MTID=e553470a05620bd58a7d093fb5e245e99>) at 10 am EDT or *Thursday, October 6, 2016* (register <https://kennedyschool.webex.com/kennedyschool/onstage/g.php?MTID=e1146ad91cf363c343a0895d5c75be049>) at 12 pm EDT. Carol J. Finney Director, MPA/ID Program * Kennedy School of Government * Harvard University * 79 JFK Street * Cambridge, MA * USA
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