Degree Requirements
Harvard Kennedy School requires to graduate students must:
- Earn at least 32 credits.
- Finish with a GPA of B or better.
- Matriculate as a full-time, in-residence student and take 12-20 credits per semester.
- Satisfy the distribution requirements by completing at least one 4-credit course (or two 2-credit modules) with a grade of B- or better in each of the following three areas from a pre-approved list:
- Economics and Quantitative Analysis.
- Management, Leadership, and Decision Sciences.
- Public Ethics and Political Institutions.
Program Expectations
- Fellow must remain in good standing with the Harvard Kennedy School throughout their enrollment.
- Fellow is responsible for the cost of books, additional educational opportunities, and any fees required by the Harvard Kennedy School.
- Fellow will provide weekly confirmation of time and attendance to agency payroll coordinator.
- Fellow will check in with their supervisor of record at least quarterly to maintain situational awareness on agency operations and prepare to apply the learning obtained during the program.
- Fellow must provide proof of graduation within 30 days of successful completion of program to the HRD Bradford Fellowship Program Coordinator.
- In the event that the fellow withdraws or suspends participation in the program, they will return to full-time work status. If they would like to continue their studies in the future, they must reapply to the Fellowship process.
- If requested, within the 90 days of returning to work, the fellow will host a briefing for their agency or secretariat leadership to share best practices of what they learned and how they will apply it to their respective roles.