Which one, Harvard or LSE?

[liz99]

Hi all!  I have narrowed down my choices to Harvard and LSE.  I have no funding from either school and they will cost about the same. I have no idea what to do.

 

My goal is to : 

1) work in the int'l dev field (education or other ) at a NGO, international organization, or gov't

2) eventually go for a phd in a few years 

 

I am trying to decide between Harvard and LSE. 

 

Harvard: Ed.M in International Education Policy

9 months-> 32 Credits 

No thesis 

Employment Stat: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/about/administration/careers/documents/2012_Graduate_Report_3Month_Final.pdf

 

LSE: MSc Development Studies 

1 year with a thesis 

Employment Stat: http://www2.lse.ac.uk/intranet/CareersAndVacancies/graduateDestinations/Department/internationalDevelopment.aspx

 

Would appreciate  any thoughts, comments, or experiences about either school/programs... 

 

Thanks! 

[na3eem]

harvard... less time... u dont have to write a thesis, and the best school in the country

[NanoTech]

never heard of LSE. go to Harvard.

[Edugy]

I'd go with LSE if you want to get a PhD down the road, it's a well known school for international development, and the thesis would help set you up for a research focus.

[Hanyuye]

LSE, London School of Economics, pretty prestigious. But nothing beats Harvard. Harvard wins hands down.

[student12345]

You shouldn't listen to people who don't know about your field. Ask your professors/advisors which program you should choose. 

[cunninlynguist]

I'd go with LSE if you want to get a PhD down the road, it's a well known school for international development, and the thesis would help set you up for a research focus.

 

This is the only appropriate response in this thread. Your goals, as stated, are quite broad. Harvard GSE is intended for students who are, or are planning to be, immersed in the education field with absolute certainty. If you want to leave the door open for international development work and a PhD, the degree at LSE is a superior option.