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2009-2010 University Catalog

Global Affairs, MA

Banner Code: LA-MA-GLOA

The master of arts in global affairs is an interdisciplinary program offering students the opportunity to engage in advanced study of a broad range of international global issues. Students complete a core curriculum that provides the knowledge and skills to think and act globally and then select a specialization. The possible specializations reflect the strengths of George Mason in the global arena including global economics and development, international management, international education, international health. They include courses offered by academic departments across the university. All students in the program take part in a residency abroad, typically two weeks in duration, and complete a capstone seminar or thesis. Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in a wide variety of international contexts.

This program of study is offered by the Global Affairs Program .

For policies governing all graduate degrees, see the Academic Policies  chapter of the catalog.

Application Requirements

Applicants to the master’s degree in global affairs must meet the university admission standards and the application requirements for graduate study. See the Graduate Admission Policies  section of the catalog. In addition, applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s qualifications for graduate study and a satisfactory score on the GRE.

Applicants will need to present evidence an advanced professional competency in a second language (other than English) that is widely used in contemporary international communication. Evidence of language competency may be demonstrated either through testing by Language Testing International or through other means approved by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Degree Requirements

Students pursuing this degree must complete 30 credits distributed as follows:

Four core courses (12 credits):

One course (3 credits) chosen from:

Four courses (12 credits) in a specialization

The specialization is developed in consultation with an advisor and approved by the director of the program. Specializations reflect the strengths of George Mason in the global arena including global economics and development, international management, international education, international health.

One capstone seminar (3 credits):

Total: 30 credits