ALM International Relations at Harvard University

Explore the complexities of foreign affairs and gain a global perspective. In today’s globalized world, a master’s in international relations can be instrumental in opening doors to an array of career opportunities — including diplomacy, journalism, international business, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Credential: Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Extension Studies in the field of International Relations.

Faculty: Harvard Extension School (Division of Continuing Education)  |  Duration: 12 courses (11 online) taken part-time  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Spring 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

Example courses: Strategy, Conflict, and Cooperation; Democracy: Breakthroughs and Breakdowns; Globalization and the Nation-State; The Geopolitics of Technology; Intelligence and International Security; You’ll join faculty and peers for the.

Career pathways

Graduates of our International Relations Master’s Program work in the fields of international affairs, environmental services, public relations, financial services, management consulting, government administration, law, and more.

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