MIPP International Policy and Practice (Online) at George Washington University

Programme overview

The demands of globalization are dramatically changing career and employment practices for individuals and organizations in international affairs. Professionals who want to excel in the international arena must have knowledge of international economic, political, and social trends. They must possess the analytical and management skills necessary to formulate and advocate policies on key international issues, as well as the ability to negotiate and work effectively in cross-cultural settings.

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

What you will study

Students select 18 credits in elective courses to form a self-designed specialization. These courses should be tailored to the individual student's interests and confirmed in consultation with an advisor and the program director. Possible specialization areas might include security, development, data analysis, or area studies.

Career pathways

The international policy and practice program (MIPP) enhances the capacities of mid-career students to lead change and take on the challenges of the 21st century by providing them with the tools and insights of cutting-edge scholarship.

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Application information

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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