Webinar: Inside the MITx MicroMasters® Program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP)
The MicroMasters® program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP) equips learners with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing developing countries and the world’s poor.
Through a series of six online courses and in-person exams, learners will gain a strong foundation in microeconomics, development economics, probability, and statistics, and engage with cutting-edge research in the field. The program is unique in its focus on the practicalities of running randomized evaluations to assess the effectiveness of social programs and its emphasis on hands-on skills in data analysis.
This is your chance to hear about the DEDP MicroMasters program from those who know it best -- after all, they help run it! In this 60-minute engaging and interactive webinar, you will:
- Learn more about the three DEDP courses starting on June 1st -- Data Analysis for Social Scientists, Foundations of Development Policy, and Microeconomics
- Listen to strategies that will help you succeed in these courses
- Discover what makes the DEDP MicroMasters program unique
- Get up-to-date on the Master’s in Applied Science in DEDP at MIT and graduate programs other participating global pathways
- Have your questions answered in real-time during the live Q&A session
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with further details about the webinar.
Speaker
Madison Cann is an Operations Associate for the Research and Education teams at J-PAL Global. For J-PAL's Education team, she provides support to the MITx MicroMasters in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP) as well as the MIT Blended Master's in DEDP. Madison also assists the Research group on the American Economic Association's RCT Registry.
Prior to joining J-PAL, Madison interned for Senator Christopher Coons from Delaware, specifically working on constituent services and relevant policy topics.