Career Paths
In the Master of Global Human Development degree program, you will gain a solid grounding in development practice so you can take the next steps toward an impactful career.
Through a mix of personalized career advising, mentorship opportunities with faculty, alumni and classmates, practical skill clinics, chats with seasoned development professionals and hands-on internships, you’ll master the skills, collect the experience and grow the connections you need to make a difference. Career exploration and professional development are strategically integrated into our curriculum to prepare you for what’s next, and we regularly consult with faculty, alumni and other industry practitioners to ensure that our students graduate with a skillset that will maximize their impact.
Our graduates have gone on to successful careers at multilateral organizations like the World Bank and UNICEF, the sustainability practice of global businesses like Coca Cola, financial institutions like FINCA and the national and local agencies of governments around the world.
GHD career stats
Employment rates are calculated from graduates with known status. The list of graduate destinations is non-comprehensive and includes data from all cohorts.
GHD graduate employers
- World Bank Group
- U.S. Department of State
- Palladium
- Chemonics International
- The Brookings Institution
- Deloitte
- Asian Development Bank
- Global Environment & Technology Foundation
- National Institutes of Health
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