development studies

[saurabh83]

HI All,

I want to pursue higher studies in development studies in US or Europe (US is the preferred destination), in fall 2011.

The questions that are bothering my mind are:

1. What are the career options and job opportunities after doing masters in development studies?

2. What will be the prospects of getting a H1B in the kind of jobs that I will get after such a course?

3. Will it be better to go for a masters first or PhD? Given that I am not very keen to work for a non-profit but would prefer a job that would give an opportunity for further research, preferrabaly an academic assignment.

Further, I would be thankful if anybody can suggest me on to which schools I should apply for.

any help shall be appreciable.

thanks, saurabh.

Edited February 9, 2011 by saurabh83

[coffeem8]

If you're more interested in academic work, definitely pursue a Ph.D. right away if you can.