Master of Arts in International Relations

Expand your understanding of strategies for successful political and economic development, of international organizations that make a difference, and of techniques for building peace and security on a global scale. Professionals with a master's degree have a higher earning potential. An international relations degree is listed on the highest salary report published by World Economic Forum.

Careers & Skills
The International Relations MA Program equips individuals with the skills needed to work in international organizations, globally-oriented national or local government agencies, nonprofit or non-governmental organizations, international business consulting, or to continue on to an academic career.

Program Strengths
The Study of International Organizations. Our faculty has extensive experience working in and alongside international organizations. Students can benefit from their expertise and personal familiarity with these important international actors.
International Environmental Politics. Students and faculty within our department have engaged directly in international environmental debates. Students can access resources at the Center for Governance and Sustainability and work with scholars dedicated to sustaining and preserving our global environment.
Conflict Resolution and Negotiation. Students interested in international diplomacy can draw from resources from our programs in conflict resolution, acquiring practitioner skills to bring to the study of international politics.

The MA in international relations prepares students to face a wide range of global policy problems through a flexible, interdisciplinary program. Our program specializes in helping students bring academic rigor and scholarly insight to pressing policy challenges.
Students will gain:
A solid intellectual foundation for understanding our increasingly dynamic international system
Systematic insight into pressing issues in international politics
Advanced academic skills in research design and methods

A writing sample is required 510 pages of original single authored work Resume cv is required Two letters of recommendation Official transcripts completed Bachelors degree required Provide a 1500 word statement explaining why you wish to study international relations discussing the research goals you would pursue as a graduate student and describing your career goals after completing the program A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or international equivalent in all undergraduate work. TOEFL IBT - 90, TOEFL PBT - 600, IELTS - 6.5