Recent Changes to the DEDP MicroMasters Program
- Fall 2022 — DEDP Course Structure, Proctored Exam, and Payment Changes
- Summer 2022 — New DEDP Elective Course Good Economics for Hard Times and Updated DEDP Program Course Requirements
- The DEDP MicroMasters Program Has Moved from edX to the MITx Online platform
- Why has the DEDP Program Moved to a New Platform?
- Has the DEDP Program's transition to MITx Online affect Course Certificates or Program Credentials?
- Will I still be able to access archived DEDP courses on edX now that the program has moved to MITx Online?
About the Program
- What is the MITx MicroMasters credential in Data, Economics, and Development Policy?
- Why should I enroll in the DEDP MicroMasters Program?
- What are the requirements to complete the DEDP MicroMasters Program and earn the Program Credential?
- I am a new learner. How do I enroll in the DEDP MicroMasters program?
- I am an existing DEDP learner. How Do I Migrate to the MITx Online platform? How Do I Link my MITx Online Account to my MicroMasters Portal Dashboard?
- How often will the DEDP courses and Proctored Exams be offered? Where can I find a schedule for all upcoming course sessions?
About Courses
- Can I unenroll from a DEDP Course? How do I unenroll?
- What Happens After a Course Session Ends? What Does Archived Mean?
- How are DEDP courses delivered?
- What is the expected time commitment per week for a DEDP course?
- I have taken one or more of the DEDP courses on edX or MITx Online in the past. Do I have to take them again?
- Which DEDP elective is right for me?
About Payment
- What is the difference between taking a DEDP course for free on the Audit track and paying to upgrade to the Verified (Paid) track?
- How much do the DEDP courses cost?
- How do I pay for a DEDP course?
- What is the payment deadline for DEDP courses?
- Can I Enroll in DEDP Courses Now and Submit Payment Later?
- Can I Pay for a DEDP Course Now but Take the Course Later?
About Financial Assistance and Personalized Pricing
- What is the full process for getting Financial Assistance and my DEDP Personalized Price?
- Why does the DEDP program use personalized course pricing? Is this transferable to any other MITx MicroMasters courses?
- Whose income should I report to calculate my DEDP personalized price?
- What is a household?
- What if no one in my household is employed?
- What documents does the DEDP program require to verify the income information I entered? What if I am unable to provide you with a tax return?
About the $100 Course Price Coupon Lottery
- What is the $100 DEDP Course Price Coupon Lottery?
- What is a $100 DEDP Course Price Coupon? How does it work?
- How do I qualify for the $100 DEDP course price lottery?
- How do I enter the lottery for a $100 DEDP course price coupon?
- When does submission open for the $100 DEDP course price coupon lottery?
- What documents should I submit to enter the $100 DEDP course price coupon lottery? Can I submit the same documents I have used in the past?
About Proctored Exams
- How Do I Take a DEDP Proctored Exam?
- Am I eligible to take a DEDP Proctored Exam?
- If I fail a DEDP Proctored Exam, can I take it again to try and get a better score?
- Can I take a DEDP course now but take the Proctored Exam in a future semester?
- Do I need to register for a time slot for a DEDP proctored exam?
- What is the Comprehensive Review in a DEDP course. Is this the same as the Proctored Exam? What is the Final Exam?
About the MITx MicroMasters Portal
- How can I edit my personal information, including my name, current address, phone number, etc. on my DEDP MicroMasters account?
- How can I update my email address on the DEDP MicroMasters portal site?
- How can I unsubscribe from the DEDP mailing list?
- How can I delete my account on the DEDP MicroMasters portal site or MITx Online?
About the DEDP Masters Program
- What is the timeline for the DEDP Master’s Program?
- Do I need to have completed all five courses and received the DEDP MicroMasters credential in order to apply for the DEDP Master's Program?
- What degree will I receive from DEDP Master’s Program?
- Could you share the list of courses we will be able to take during the on-campus semester of the DEDP Master’s program?
- What are the general locations of the internships for the summer semester of the DEDP Master's program? Are they paid or unpaid?
- What is the current cohort of the DEDP Master’s program like?