M.S. in International Affairs

The study of international affairs emerged in the 20th century to increase global cooperation among states, subnational parties, and international organizations. In the 21st century, studying international affairs is more important than ever because we live in a world that is experiencing an explosion of technology, rapidly shrinking, and more interconnected. The Master of Science in International Affairs (M.S. INTA) focuses on equipping students for 21st century careers to address these growing issues.

The M.S. INTA degree program is a two-year program designed to be adaptable to the interests and needs of students who intend to immediately enter professional careers requiring advanced training or who plan to continue studying at the doctoral level. The program emphasizes both traditional theoretical knowledge of international relations and strategic planning and analysis. 15 credit hours of core seminars are required in:

• International Relations theory and strategy
• Comparative Politics
• International Political Economy
• International Security
• Empirical research methods

Students are also required to choose two tracks in which to concentrate their studies by selecting two 3-credit hour electives in each track. Additionally, M.S. INTA students are required to take an approved technology-related elective to gain exposure to the science and technology aspects of international relations and increase their knowledge outside of the theoretical realm of international relations. The remaining 12 credit hours are reserved for free electives.

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