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DUKE-UNC Rotary Peace Center

English is the language of instruction.
All applicants whose first language
is not English and who are not U.S.
citizens or permanent residents must
submit either TOEFL scores (paper:577 with minimum 50/section;
Internet: 90) or IELTS scores (7). Some
exceptions may be considered. Pleasecontact Cheryl Bailey, MIDP admissions
coordinator, at cheryl.bailey@duke.edu
for information.

Master of International Development Policy
The Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center in the U.S. selects Rotary Peace Fellows basedon their ability to have a significant, positive impact on world peace and conflict
resolution during their future careers. The ideal candidate for Duke’s Master ofInternational Development Policy (MIDP) program has at least five years of work
experience with an excellent undergraduate academic record with a four-year
degree. Previous quantitative coursework is important. Applicants have theoption to apply to either Duke located in Durham or nearby UNC-Chapel Hill(see UNC-CH information sheet for details).

Program overview
S pecialization: Master of International Development Policy, as well as theopportunity to receive the UNC Graduate Certificate in International Peaceand Conflict Resolution
Department: Sanford School of Public Policy

Students by the numbers• 40-60 master’s level students• 25 countries• 34 years (average age)

University awards and rankings

 rogram: International development policy with interdisciplinary training
Pin policy analysis and sustainable development that emphasizes conflict
prevention through poverty reduction, improved governance, human rights,
environmental management, and cooperative processes• One Nobel laureate (Chemistry)• 5th largest research university in U.S.
(2010)• 31st of 500 top universities in theworld (2014) ore courses for all fellows: Conflict Management: The Practice of Negotiation
Cand Mediation, Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies, Designing
Democracy, Human Rights & Conflict, Humanitarianism in War and in Peace,
Capacity Development, Cornerstone Seminar, and Capstone Seminar

Website: rotarypeacecenternc.org
Contact: Susan Carroll,scarroll@duke.edu

 equired MIDP classes: Economic Foundations for Development, Applied
RDevelopment Economics, Empirical Analysis for Development, Policy Analysisfor Development
Notable professors: Anirudh Krishna, Francis Lethem, Phyllis Pomerantz
Length: 21 months beginning late AugustUNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILLTOEFL/IELTS

DUKE-UNC Rotary Peace Center

English is the language of instruction.
All applicants whose first language
is not English and who are not U.S.
citizens or permanent residents must
submit either TOEFL scores (paper: 550
with minimum 50/section; Internet: 79)
or IELTS scores (7).*Master’s Degree
The Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center in the U.S. selects Rotary Peace Fellows basedon their ability to have a significant, positive impact on world peace and conflict
resolution during their future careers. The ideal candidate has at least three yearsof work experience with an excellent undergraduate academic record with afour-year degree. Applicants have the option to apply to either UNC-Chapel Hill ornearby Duke University (see Duke University information sheet for details).

Program overview
Specialization: Degrees vary by department/school, as well as the opportunity
to receive the UNC Graduate Certificate in International Peace and Conflict
Resolution
 epartments/schools: Including City and Regional Planning, Education,
D
Folklore, Geography, Global Studies, Journalism, Political Science,
Public Health, and Social Work ore courses for all fellows: Conflict Management: The Practice of Negotiation
Cand Mediation, Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies, Designing
Democracy, Human Rights & Conflict, Humanitarianism in War and in Peace,
Capacity Development, Cornerstone Seminar, and Capstone Seminar
Required courses: Varies by department; linked to peace and conflict resolution
 equired academic testing: GRE (minimum varies by program but most requireR
50th percentile or higher) otable professors: Jamie Bartram, Carl Ernst, Miriam Labbok, Gary Marks,
NJames Peacock, John Pickles, Dale Whittington
Length: 21 months beginning late August*TOEFL or IELTS unless one of three exceptions applies:–Applicants from countries where English is the sole
official language of instruction.
– Applicants who have received or will receive a degreefrom an accredited university in the United States.
–Applicants who have received or will receive a degreefrom an accredited university where English is the solelanguage of instruction.

Students by the numbers• 8,000 master’s level students• 100+ countries• 29 years (average age)

University awards and rankings• One Nobel laureate (Medicine)• 9th among top U.S. research
universities for federal fundingdevoted to research anddevelopment• 36th among 500 of the world’s top
universities (2014)
Website: rotarypeacecenternc.org
Contact: Susan Carroll,scarroll@duke.edu