Overview

The PhD program in Innovation in Global Development at Arizona State University emphasizes critical and diverse perspectives on global development and innovative policies and practices that challenge the status quo.

This research-based program is both rigorous and flexible, designed to meet the needs of a diverse set of students committed to a vision of development that values context, inclusivity and equity and is socially, culturally and ecologically sensitive.

Students emerge from this program equipped with the comprehensive research capabilities, critical thinking skills, leadership skills and global perspectives that are needed to navigate complex development challenges in a way that reduces inequalities and builds a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Career Opportunities

Scholars with training in theories, concepts and debates in the field of global development are also in high demand by research institutions, think tanks, universities, development studies centers, multinational companies, foundations and governments.

Career examples include:

development researcher
global development consultant
global development specialist
government official
leader in civil society organizations
organization official
poverty alleviation advocate
professor
program officer

Programme Structure

Courses in this program include:

Re-Thinking Global Development
Innovation for Inclusive Development
Methods for Research in Global Development
Colloquium in Innovation in Global Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Development Innovation Management View 6 other PhDs in Innovation Management in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in anthropology, natural resource management, agriculture development, political science, development studies, economics, development management, rural development, technology and development, sociology, science and technology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
letter of intent or written statement
professional resume
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

26964 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1605 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

24729 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1472 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

15069 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 897 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Tempe

900 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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