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Master of International Affairs (MIA)	Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA)
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.
Pace: Full-time Duration: 2 Years	Pace: Full-time or Part-time Duration: 1-2 Years
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
Proficiency in a foreign language is required Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, Tagalog or Vietnamese	Proficiency in a foreign language is not required
GRE optional	No GRE required
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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

Proficiency in foreign language required

GRE optional

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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

Proficiency in foreign language not required

No GRE required

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