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The Fletcher School at Tufts University Launches STEM-Designated International Development Economics Track

BY Business Wire | ECONOMIC | 10/22/24 09:00 AM EDT

New offering equips students with advanced quantitative skills to tackle global economic challenges

MEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Fletcher School, the graduate school of global affairs at Tufts University, has launched a STEM-designated track in International and Development Economics (IDE) as part of its renowned Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD) program. This new track, the MALD: IDE, integrates quantitative economics and econometrics into the study of global development, offering students cutting-edge tools to address critical economic issues.

The MALD: IDE adds a rigorous quantitative focus to the interdisciplinary MALD curriculum, allowing students to specialize in International Trade & Finance or Sustainable Development. Core courses in economic statistics, econometrics, and micro and macroeconomic modeling will prepare graduates to conduct sophisticated economic analyses and shape policy solutions in both public and private sectors.

As a STEM-designated track, the MALD: IDE allows international students to apply for an additional two years of optional practical training (OPT) in the United States.

Graduates of the MALD: IDE will be equipped to:

  • Analyze global economic trends using advanced statistical and econometric methods.
  • Develop and evaluate economic policies in areas like international trade, finance, and sustainable development.
  • Communicate complex economic concepts clearly to policymakers, academics, and industry leaders.

This track expands Fletcher?s STEM-designated offerings, which include the Master?s in International Business: Quantitative Methods (MIB: QM), focused on applying data analysis and financial modeling to solve complex business challenges in the global marketplace, and the Master of Science in Cybersecurity & Public Policy (CSPP), which trains students to address the growing challenges of cybersecurity and digital policy.

More information about the Fletcher MALD-IDE can be found here.

Learn more about The Fletcher School.

Source: The Fletcher School

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