Our Programs

Our programs are practical, hands-on, and you can do them from anywhere in the world.


M.A. in Development Studies

The people you serve are too important for you to spend your time addressing surface-level issues.

Our M.A. in Development Studies teaches students to think critically and develop practical plans to solve the root cause of an issue and create sustainable change.

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M.A. in Transformational Urban Leadership

The MATUL prepares leaders among the poor to engage with the complex issues and realities of global megacities. Learn how to become a transformational leader, create critical academia, and develop powerful movements.

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Ph.D. in Global Development

The PhD in Global Development at WCIU provides an interdisciplinary approach that focuses on equipping professionals seeking to engage in humanitarian service, research, program development, or personnel training in the broad field of global development. 

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Our Graduate Level Certificates

WCIU is pleased to offer flexible, accredited, Graduate Level Certificates (Post Graduate Diploma) in the following disciplines:

Our Institutes

Whether it's through conferences, publications, or live events – each of our institutes seeks to move conversations forward in the modern world of development. Find out how to play a part below.

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Institute of China Studies

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Urban Leadership Institute

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Women’s Institute

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Eden Vigil Institute for Environmental Leadership

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Health for All Nations Institute

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Ralph D. Winter Research Center