The International Affairs Graduate Program is designed to develop a graduate student’s competence in language, history, culture, and contemporary political and economic settings in the international community. Students are encouraged to intern and/or study abroad, complimenting their graduate academic experience with firsthand, real-world scenarios.
The program prepares students for international careers in the public and private sectors, such as positions in government, business, non-governmental and non-profit organizations, journalism, research, and teaching. This program may serve as a vehicle into a more specialized doctoral program, usually within one of the disciplines represented by the participating departments.
2024-2025 Master’s of International Affairs Student Handbook
Master of Science (MS) or Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Science: default degree type, as there are no additional requirements
Master of Arts: within the 31 required credits, six (6) of those credits must be coursework in history, modern language, philosophy, or religion.
Comprehensive Exam or Thesis
Comprehensive exam: normally taken during the last semester of the program, based on courses taken throughout the degree. For more details, please review the following document:
FAQ: Comprehensive Exam Reference Sheet
Thesis: students must have prior approval from the director before selecting the thesis option.
Is funding available for students?
Yes, but it is limited. Please visit here for more information on funding opportunities.