Graduate IPED Academics

Over the years, the IPED Program has produced many graduates who have gone on to satisfying careers in international banking and finance, government service, and international relief and development work in the non-profit sector. Our graduates have also compiled a very distinguished record of obtaining prestigious awards ranging from Fulbrights to US Presidential Management Fellowships. The consistent success of our graduates has given Fordham’s IPED Program an international reputation for academic excellence.

Graduate degrees include:

MA in International Political Economy and Development
Fordham University’s Master of Arts in International Political Economy and Development (IPED) offers you a unique, rigorous, and innovative interdisciplinary approach to analyzing contemporary global economic relations with specializations in:

• International Banking and Finance
• International Development Studies
• International and Development Economics
• Global Environmental and Resource Economics

Certificate Programs
As part of their 12 MA courses, IPED students may also fulfill the requirements for the following certificate programs:

• Advanced Certificate in Emerging Markets and Country Risk Analysis
• Advanced Certificate in Financial Econometrics and Data Analysis

Dual Degree Programs
Students may also wish to earn dual degrees in any of the following fields:

• Economics (MA and PhD)
• Law (JD)

Related Programs
The IPED Program also supports the following related programs:

• Visiting Scholars Program
• English Language Training