Graduates of our Master of Professional Studies or Graduate Certificate programs work in various aspects of community and economic development including government and non-profit organizations, academe, and companies throughout the world.
Our students and graduates apply their knowledge to various aspects of community and economic development in positions that include:
- economic and community development extension educator and research associate
- development coordinator for environmental organizations
- director and staff of economic development corporations and planning organizations/agencies
- community development consultant
- managers and staff with government community development agencies and private sector companies
- membership and volunteer coordinator
- project manager for regional development council
- staff in legislative and state and local government development offices
- workforce development specialist.
- housing analyst
