M.A. in Sustainable International Development:
Admissions: Accelerated Track

The Accelerated Track option for the two-year MA/SID degree program is an option for development professionals who have at least five years mid-level management experience in the development field. This option is an intensive academic one-year program, which grants a waiver to the student of the second year internship based upon the applicant’s prior experience. Accelerated Track option applicants must possess a strong economics background.

Detailed instructions on applying to the MA/SID degree Accelerated Track option can be found by clicking here.

Before we can review your application, we will need to receive the following materials.

1. Programs in Sustainable International Development Application Form - This form can be completed on-line or downloaded from the website and forwarded to the Heller Admissions Office by mail or fax.
   
   
2. Statement of Purpose - This two to three page statement, discussing your reasons for applying to the MA/SID program, your career goals and relevant experience, is a very important part of your application. Since an in-person interview for international applicants is not always possible, the Statement of Purpose is an opportunity to express yourself to the Admissions Committee.
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3. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
   
   
4. 3 Letters of Recommendation with accompanying completed Brandeis University Recommendation form. Please consult our detailed instructions on applying to the MA/SID if you have any questions about whom you should ask to provide your recommendations. Letters MUST be submitted directly to the Heller Admissions Office by the recommender. Click here to download the recommendation form in PDF format
   
   
5. Certified Academic Transcripts from your undergraduate and any graduate studies - These must be original transcripts sent to the Admissions Office directly from the issuing university. In the case that an original transcript is not available, the university may send a certified copy.
   
   
6. Problem Statement – This is a three to four page paper that discusses a real development problem that the applicant has recently encountered and the possible contribution that academic study at SID could play in its resolution.
   
   
7. All international applicants MUST submit an official TOEFL or IELTS score with their applications. Please request that an official score report be sent directly to the Heller Admissions Office. In certain situations, alternate certification of English proficiency documentation may be acceptable. The applicant should inquire with the Admissions Office if they feel that the test requirement should be waived.
   
   
8. US $55 Application fee – Check should be made payable to Brandeis University. (This fee is waived for applicants from developing nations and for returned Peace Corps, AmeriCorps and City Year volunteers.)
   
   
9. An in-person Interview is now required for ALL U.S.-based applicants.
   

NOTE: For further details about these materials, click here.

Please contact our office at any time should you have questions concerning the application process or the MA/SID Accelerated Track option.

Sincerely,
James Sabourin, Director of Admissions Management
Asmissions and Recruitment
Telephone: 781-736-3820
Fax: 781-736-2774
Email: HellerAdmissions@Brandeis.edu

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