[liberationtech] Fwd: Harvard Kennedy School's MPA/ID Program now accepting applications (OPEN HOUSE October 17 in Cambridge)

Tue Sep 13 09:36:49 PDT 2016

From: Finney, Carol <Carol_Finney at 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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