Ramie Jacobson

Ramie Jacobson works with the Master in Public Administration/International Development Program at Harvard Kennedy School. The MPA/ID Program is designed to prepare leaders in international development. It is an economics-centered, multi-disciplinary program, combining rigorous training in analytical and quantitative methods with emphasis on policy and practice.

Latest Articles

Opinion: 4 ways to apply data science skills to a career in development

over 7 years ago // Skills for Tomorrow: Sponsored by MPA/ID Program at Harvard Kennedy School

Data science skills are invaluable tools if you want to work in development. Check out these four concrete ways to apply them in the field.

Opinion: 8 tips for standing out as a grad school applicant

over 8 years ago // Produced in Partnership: Grad School Week

When applying to graduate school, authenticity is key, says Ramie Jacobson of Harvard Kennedy's School's Masters in Public Administration and International Development program. If you are applying to grad school this fall, review these tips to help you stand out in the application pool.

Opinion: The right and wrong reasons to go to grad school

over 9 years ago // PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP: GRAD SCHOOL WEEK

When should you go to graduate school? Or perhaps more importantly, what are the wrong reasons to go to graduate school? Here are some reasons why you should — or shouldn’t — consider a postgrad degree from Ramie Jacobson of the master's in public administration/international development program at Harvard Kennedy School.

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