The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission, and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States, and the world.

The Master of Development Practice (MDP) is a two-year professional graduate program that provides students with the interdisciplinary perspectives, management tools, practical skills, and experiential knowledge to take leadership roles in forging new and more effective paths toward sustainable development globally and in the U.S. The core curriculum includes natural and management sciences, applied economics, quantitative and qualitative methods, institutional and market dynamics, and entrepreneurship. Through electives and experiential learning experiences, students develop specialized knowledge and skills related to a specific sector, issue, or approach.