International Community Economic Development (M.S.)

Southern New Hampshire University's School of Community Economic Development seeks to advance community economic development (CED) practice in poor and marginalized communities. The School's faculty are active in the field, and bring academic and practical experience to the classroom. The International Community Economic Development (ICED) graduate program is an applied Master of Science in CED with an international development specialization. We currently offer two delivery formats to the ICED Program (Summer Intensive “SIP” or Extended Weekend Format).

ICED Features

• A project-focused format for practitioners too busy to take extended leave from their jobs.
• Two seven week summer sessions of face-to-face classroom interaction on campus at SNHU with colleagues from around the globe. These sessions will offer the core courses for the degree requirement.
• Continuous on-line support as students carry out assignments and earn academic credit in their home communities between summer sessions.
• Classes offered during the annual Microenterprise and Development Institute at SNHU (www.mdi-nh.org) with opportunities to earn a masters degree with a specialization in microenterprise development.
• Fully accredited Masters of Science degree in Community Economic Development earned in 13 months from one of the leading institutions in the field.
• A world-renowned faculty affiliated with major development organizations.