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International Development Studies (IDS)
Engage with the study of social, political, and economic forces that, throughout history, have shaped global inequalities.
OUR STUDENTS
CAREERS WITH IDS
These are just a few of the many paths your career could take with IDS!
OUR ALUMNI

Ann Wang
Co-founder of Enrou, an online marketplace that connects socially-conscious consumers with products created in developing communities as a way to increase employment and reduce poverty. With the skills learned at StartUp UCLA, Wang won funding for her company.
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Ken Fukada
Hired as a driving instructor at a Nürburgring racing academy because his IDS degree and time in the Peace Corps demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving experience.
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COURSES
Here are just a few of the many interesting courses you could take!
- INTL DV 1 | Intro to Intl. Development Studies
- INTL DV M120 | Political Economy of Development
- INTL DV 140 | Colonialism & Development
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TRANSFER STUDENTS
Please see our 'Transfer Students' tab!
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