

Developing Leaders and Improving Lives in the World's Developing Countries
Applicants choose the field-based option or the course-based option and must meet the following requirements to be considered for admission to the MPS IARD degree program:
For applicants with outdated academic records or whose academic preparation differed substantially from the applicant's career path, evidence of superior performance in the professional field for at least three years will be considered. This evidence includes information about intellectual and personal development, undergraduate record, relevant test scores, relevant course work completed after the bachelor's degree, or similar documentation.
All applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof of competency in English. Acceptable proof includes:
For further information, application forms and deadlines, contact the Graduate School in Caldwell Hall, Cornell University.
A nonrefundable fee is required at the time of application. Current tuition and estimated living expenses for graduate study in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences may be found at the Graduate School link.
Applicants need to obtain their own funding, at least for the first year. After the first year of study there are some limited possibilities for financial support, such as teaching assistantships that may become available in appropriate departments or fields, and through the International Agriculture Program. These are competitive. There are also several Cornell sources of financial support for research and special project expenses that are awarded competitively. For instance, the Graduate School offers summer grants to students needing research travel support.
Duration. Most MPS programs require (12 to 18 months) to complete. Students generally enroll for three or four semesters and complete the program subsequently. Students often enroll in absentia for one or two semesters to devote time to the field component of their program and writing the special project paper. IARD degree requirements
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