Master of Development Engineering

UC Berkeley’s 3-Semester Master’s Program
  • 15-month innovative program merging technology and development for careers in social impact, social entrepreneurship, and sustainability
  • Cross-cutting curriculum in: design and management of technology, application of emerging technologies, evidence-based assessment techniques, economic development, social problem solving, cross-cultural collaboration, and community engagement
  • Team-oriented experiential learning through summer internship and a final project
  • Dedicated career development team to guide you through your job search
  • World-class Berkeley Engineering and Social Science faculty and research facilities
  • Beautiful San Francisco Bay Area setting & Silicon Valley entrepreneurial culture

We accept applications once per year for a fall semester program start. The application opens in September and the priority deadline is January 14, 2025. All applications submitted before Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 8:59pm PT will be considered for admission! Application submitted after January 14, will not qualify for fellowship funding from the MDevEng program. Ensure you meet the January 14 priority deadline to be eligible for both admission and fellowship funding opportunities.

Learn more about the application process. 




JOB TITLES INCLUDE:
  • Global Impact Program Manager
  • Foreign Service Program Officer
  • Sustainable Product Designer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Digital Innovation and Scaling Specialist
  • Energy and Climate Research Analyst
  • Technology and Innovation Advisor
  • Social Impact Project Lead
  • Data Analyst for Social Impact Partnerships
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Lead
  • Technical Director of Sustainable Innovation
  • Sustainable Strategy Consultant
  • AI Ethics Strategist
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