MDP Development Practice at Emory University

Programme overview

The Master of Development Practice is a professional, STEM-classified degree in the Laney Graduate School with courses across Rollins, Goizueta, Candler, Emory Law and Emory College.

Faculty: Laney Graduate School | Department: Development Practice | Study mode: full-time | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Concentrations, dual degree options and two required summer practicums; academic-year internships optional.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Laney Graduate School (all programmes): application through the Laney Graduate School with transcripts from each institution attended (bachelor's degree or equivalent by the first semester), statement of purpose, resume/CV, three letters of recommendation (many programmes allow a fourth), $75 application fee (waivers available), and for some programmes a statement on building collaborative and respectful graduate communities. Programme-specific requirements vary.

Requirements published at faculty level.

USD 74,700 a year (2026-27). Laney Graduate School tuition band (full-time, 9 or more credit hours: $24,900 per term over fall, spring and summer). Applies to this master's programme offered through the Laney Graduate School. Tuition only; excludes fees, housing, health insurance and Source

The Laney Graduate School is accepting applications for all PhD and master's programmes for Fall 2027.

Laney Graduate School application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card online; limited fee waivers available). Deadlines are set by each programme and fall at midnight US Eastern time on the programme's deadline date.

Goizueta One-Year MBA deadlines: Early September 2, 2026; Round 1 September 30, 2026; Round 2 January 6, 2027; Round 3 March 3, 2027. Two-Year MBA deadlines: Round 1 September 30, 2026; Round 2 January 6, 2027; Round 3 March 17, 2027. The Full-time, Executive and Evening MBA application fee is $175.

Nursing (MN pathway to MSN or DNP): Round 1 August 1, 2026; Round 2 October 1, 2026; Round 3 December 1, 2026. CRNA: Round 1 June 1, 2026; Round 2 September 1, 2026. Application fee is $50.

Anesthesiologist Assistant MMSc: rolling review with application deadline on or before December 1, 2026 (4:59 p.m. EST); applications go through CASAA with a $65 Emory administrative fee.

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