A master's degree in international affairs can prepare students for careers in international policy or economics.
A master's degree in international affairs provides students with the education to pursue a career in the public or private sector. Graduates may work with the U.S. Department of State, the Red Cross or the United Nations Development Programme, among many others. They may work as policy analysts, diplomats or consultants. There are many master's degree programs in international affairs with different specialty areas such as security, economics or development.
University of Denver
The University of Denver, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, offers many different master's degree programs, such as, global finance, trade and economic integration; international administration; international development; international human rights; international security; international studies; and development practice. These programs can be completed in two to five years. There are no prerequisite courses for admissions to the program, but is is recommended that the student have previous experience or coursework in international affairs or a foreign language.
University of Denver
Josef Korbel School of International Studies
2201 South Gaylord Street,
Denver, CO 80208
303-871-2324
du.edu
Columbia University
The Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs, offers a master's of international affairs degree. It is a two-year program and students can choose from one of the following concentrations: economic and political development; energy and environment; human rights; international finance and economic policy; international security policy; or urban and social policy. In addition to the required coursework, the student is required to show proficiency in a foreign language and complete an internship. There are no required prerequisite courses; however, the student should have some foreign language experience.
Columbia University
School of International and Public Affairs
420 West 118th Street
New York, NY 10027
212-854-6216
columbia.edu
California State University, Sacramento
The California State University, Sacramento, Department of Government, offers a master of arts degree in international affairs. This is a two-year program and students can choose from several elective tracks including American foreign and domestic policy and international affairs and public management track. There is no foreign language requirement. Statistics, micro- and macro-economics are prerequisite courses for admissions into the program.
California State University, Sacramento
International Affairs Graduate Program
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6089
916-278-6202
csus.edu
Texas A&M University
The Texas A&M University, Bush School of Government and Pubic Service, offers a master's program in international affairs. The program offers two tracks of study: international economics and development or national security and diplomacy along with a choice of several concentrations. This is a two-year program and there are no prerequisite courses for admission.
Texas A&M University
Bush School of Government and Pubic Service
4220 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4220
979-862-3469
tamu.edu
George Washington University
The George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs, offers a master of arts degree in international affairs with either a global affairs or regional focus major field. This is a two-year program. In addition to the coursework, the student must be proficient in a foreign language. There are not any specific prerequisite courses for admission into the program.
George Washington University
The Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
202-994-6240
gwu.edu
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