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2014-2015 University Catalog

Global Affairs, MA

Banner Code: LA-MA-GLOA

Web: globalaffairs.gmu.edu

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 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. Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in a wide variety of international contexts.

This has been designated a Green Leaf program.  For further information, please go to Green Leaf Programs and Courses .

An accelerated master’s option is available to students in any bachelor’s program.  See Bachelor's Degree (any)/Global Affairs, Accelerated MA  for specific requirements.

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

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

Application Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Admissions  section of this catalog. For information specific to the MA in global affairs, see Application Requirements and Deadlines on the departmental web site.

Degree Requirements

Students who wish to study abroad must receive prior approval and may not use more than 3 credits earned while abroad towards their specialization.  Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average with no more than two grades below B.  Students pursuing this degree must complete 30 credits distributed as follows: 

Four core courses (12 credits)

One course (3 credits) chosen from:

Specialization (12 credits)

Students choose to specialize in one of eight fields by completing 12 credits in that field selected from the courses listed. The specialization is developed in consultation with an advisor.  Students who wish to design their own concentration must submit a one-page proposal and receive written approval from the director. Specialization courses must come from at least two academic disciplines.

Global Conflict and Security

Choose 12 credits from:

Global Culture and Society

Choose 12 credits from:

Global Economics and Development

This specialization is best suited for students with an academic background in economics or for students who have taken microeconomics, macroeconomics, and calculus with a minimum grade of 3.00 in all three.

Choose 12 credits from:

Global Education

Choose 12 credits from:

Global Governance and Public Management

Choose 12 credits from:

Global Health

Choose 12 credits from:

Global Media and Information Technology

Choose 12 credits from:

Global Population and Geography

Choose 12 credits from:

One capstone seminar (3 credits):

Total: 30 credits