The Master of Development Engineering prepares graduates for meaningful and forward-looking careers around the design and management of technology, evidence-based assessment, economic development, cross-cultural collaboration, and community engagement, reflected in the diverse array of professions and industries they go on to make meaningful social impacts in.
From advancing sustainable technologies in underserved communities to shaping data-driven policies that tackle global inequality, our MDevEng alumni are driving impact at the intersection of engineering, design, and social innovation. Whether launching startups, advising governments, or leading research at top institutions, they are pioneering solutions that improve lives and build resilient futures across the globe.
Here is a selection of exciting companies MDevEng alumni are working at:
Students from the MDevEng program gain hands-on experience addressing global challenges through internships with mission-driven organizations. Working across sectors like sustainable energy, health equity, and digital development, they apply engineering and innovation to design equitable, scalable solutions that drive real-world impact.
Some internship titles include:
SHE uses sustainable fashion design to empower talented rural women to break free from generational cycles of poverty while promoting rich African heritages to the world. The project helps women with years of skilled seamstressing experience who find themselves disregarded or deemed incapable due to the rural environment and a male-dominated society.
In the fall of 2021, Master of Development Engineering students Victor Okoro, Daniel Huang, and Joshua Iokua Albano, interested in education and helping Nigerians find jobs post-graduation, teamed up to found Madojo, a platform that connects Nigerian university graduates with employers in the technology space while helping the graduates gain sought-after skills through skills development, portfolio design, networking, and mentorship.
