<p>I got accepted to LSE and NYU for a masters program in international development and want to hear your opinion on which school may offer better job prospects in the U.S. </p>
<p>Putting all factors aside, which masters degree do you believe may be better in helping me land a job at an international organization like the UN or USAID?</p>
<p>Also, I am waiting for admission responses from GW and American University.</p>
<p>Carolina</p>
<p>I would guess, everything else being equal, an “international” person would have a better shot at a job with an international organization. Going and living in another country, such as as a student, would give you an advantage over someone who has spent their whole life in the same country, and doeesn’t really have any international perspective at all.</p>
<p>I’m not sure about job prospects, but I also would be interested. I am deciding between a Masters at American (where I can stay in my current job), or a Masters at LSE.</p>
<p>That being said, if you are interested in USAID, there are a lot of Fed Government programs to help students get in. It is much easier to come in as a student when you’re in DC than not. I’m not sure about the UN, but perhaps there are similar programs.</p>
<p>It really depends where you want to work. While some companies will always value a U.S. education higher than that of the UK, other companies will value LSE far higher due to its prestige. </p>
<p>For the organizations you listed, your education would not really matter that much. However, any international organization would value LSE far higher.</p>
<p>What are some thoughts on a Master’s to pursue a consulting career? I’m considering the MSc in Comparative Politics vs. International Economic Relations MA at America.</p>
<p>I do think it’s easier to find a DC policy job from a Master’s program in DC, though. The networking opportunities change the game.</p>