MA International Affairs at George Washington University

Programme overview

The field of international affairs addresses the key challenges and opportunities that affect the lives of billions of our fellow human beings. Globalization of economic, political, social, and cultural activity has created new opportunities and challenges for tomorrow's leaders in international affairs. Rarely has there ever been an uncertain world, in which the need for increased international understanding and cooperation has become essential. Course offerings in the program draw heavily on the various academic departments of the university.

Faculty: Elliott School of International Affairs | Department: Graduate Programs, Elliott School of International Affairs | Duration: 3 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Additional information regarding skills courses, the capstone, and the optional thesis is available on the Elliott School website. ECON 6280 is designed for students who have little background in economics, as it is a broad, foundational course suitable for most students. Students with a strong background in economics can choose to take either ECON 6283 or ECON 6284.

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Entry requirements

Fall: January 7th - Fellowship & Application Deadline Spring: October 1st - Fellowship & Application Deadline Applications for admission will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis after the fellowship deadlines have passed, but students will not be considered for fellowships. GRE and GMAT scores are not accepted and will not be considered in the review process. Please do not submit scores. Two (2) letters are required. Applicants should submit one (1) academic letter from a professor and one (1) professional reference. Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credi

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

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