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Master of International Affairs (MIA)

Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA)

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

You’re interested in developing the knowledge to engage with global issues and foster international cooperation, guided by data and informed by analysis.

You have five or more years of work experience, and you’re interested in developing an executive mindset with skills in policy analysis and precision in tackling regional challenges.

You’re interested in using data-driven research to understand and design policies that address today’s most pressing domestic and international challenges.

STEM-designated program

Pace: Full-time

Duration: 2 Years

Pace: Full-time or Part-time

Duration: 1-2 Years

Pace: Full-time

Duration: 2 Years

You will:

  • Focus on foreign policy, international relations and global issues
  • Develop diplomatic, analytical and cultural competency skills

You will:

  • Cover core concepts of international relations, diplomacy and global policy issues
  • Create a highly personalized curriculum to match your career goals
  • Have a strong emphasis on leadership development and strategic decision-making

You will:

  • Focus on quantitative analysis, policy design and evaluative skills
  • Learn to use data to drive policy decisions and may have a stronger focus on program evaluation

You are interested in working:

  • In foreign service or diplomacy
  • International NGO’s, multinational corporations or international affairs roles in government

You are interested in working:

  • Plan to take on a more strategic role in your current organization or advance your current career trajectory

You are interested in working:

  • In nonprofits, local and national government roles, think tanks and consulting firms

Proficiency in a foreign language is required

Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, Tagalog or Vietnamese

Proficiency in a foreign language not required

Proficiency in a foreign language is not required

GRE optional

No GRE required

GRE optional

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A vibrant street scene in Guatemala with colorful colonial-style buildings leading to a yellow clock tower arch, set against a mountain backdrop in the distance.

Master of International Affairs (MIA)

You are interested in exploring foreign policy challenges related to defense, immigration, and trade as well as U.S. relations with China, Japan, Korea, Latin America and Southeast Asia.

Pace: Full-time

Duration: 2 Years

You will:

  • Focus on foreign policy, international relations and global issues
  • Develop diplomatic, analytical and cultural competency skills

You are interested in working:

  • In foreign service or diplomacy
  • International NGO’s, multinational corporations or international affairs roles in government

Proficiency in foreign language required

GRE optional

Request MIA Information


Naval ships on the ocean during a clear day.

Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA)

You have five or more years of work experience, and you’re interested in developing an executive mindset with skills in policy analysis and precision in tackling regional challenges.

Pace: Full-time or Part-time

Duration: 1-2 Years

You will:

  • Cover core concepts of international relations, diplomacy and global policy issues
  • Create a highly personalized curriculum to match your career goals
  • Have a strong emphasis on leadership development and strategic decision-making

You are interested in working:

  • Plan to take on a more strategic role in your current organization or advance your current career trajectory

Proficiency in foreign language not required

No GRE required

Request MAS-IA Information


A circuit board in orange and blue lighting.

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

You are passionate about addressing complex societal issues such as climate crisis, economic prosperity, refugee and humanitarian assistance, human rights and democracy, or science, technology and innovation.

Pace: Full-time

Duration: 2 Years

You will:

  • Focus on quantitative analysis, policy design and evaluative skills
  • Learn to use data to drive policy decisions and may have a stronger focus on program evaluation

You are interested in working:

  • In nonprofits, local and national government roles, think tanks and consulting firms

Proficiency in foreign language not required

GRE optional

Request MPP Information