MA in Global Affairs George Mason UNiversity College of Humanities & Social Sciences The Global Affairs MA is an interdisciplinary graduate degree designed to prepare globally competent professionals equipped for the challenges of domestic and international careers. With only 30 credits required and no thesis, evening courses, and a flexible curriculum, the program is ideal for full or part-time students of all ages and backgrounds. Study the political, economic, and cultural dimensions of global processes and problems Develop highly specialized knowledge of world regions and global dynamics Leverage foreign language skills, area knowledge, and subject matter competencies toward your career goals
TAILORED CURRICULUM Courses from across GMU’s ranked graduate programs Topics aligned to academic and professional interests Attention to career preparation AND career transition Classmates with a variety of disciplinary and professional backgrounds
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Online application Unofficial Transcripts Goals statement Writing Sample (recommended) Resume Letters of recommendation (2) Foreign language competency
30-credit curriculum Core Courses (18 credits) Global Competencies Interdisciplinary Research Methods Economic Globalization & Development Human Systems Seminar Abroad Capstone Seminar Specialization (12 credits)
Global Affairs specializations Global Conflict and Security Global Culture and Society Global Economics and Development Global Education Global Governance and Public Management Global Health Global Media and Technology Global Population and Geography Individualized
GLOBAL AFFAIRS SEMINAR ABROAD Study global processes on-site Mason faculty led and designed 2 weeks, offered winter and summer
HAVANA, CUBA
CHAHUAY, PERU
SOUTH AFRICA
OAXACA, PUEBLA, MEXICO CITY
Sweden
Madrid and Sevilla, Spain
TBILISI, GEORGIA
PROFESSIONALIZATION Career development workshops Internship opportunities Excellent job placement
Apply now! October 15 (Spring) March 15 (Fall) Chss.gmu.edu/ admissions Contact Global Affairs: globalma@gmu.edu