Advanced Certificate in Transnational Asia Studies at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Transnational Asia is a thematic, self-designed certificate focused on transnational flows of people, ideas, culture, disease, politics or capital in Asia, combining thematic coursework, language and research.

Faculty: University Center for International Studies | Department: Asian Studies Center | Duration: Five upper-level courses plus language proficiency | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

A minimum of five upper-level courses or graduate seminars defined by the student's theme and approved by the Asian Studies Center adviser; language proficiency through one of three options (e.g. one year each in three related languages with at least one Asian, two years in one plus one year in another, or three years in one Asian language); and a capstone paper, project or presentation with interdisciplinary research on the theme.

Career pathways

International business, multinational corporations, international media, diasporic communities and global media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to graduate students enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in any school or department; the certificate is completed alongside a master's, professional or doctoral degree. Students seek admission once admitted to the University of Pittsburgh, by meeting the Asian Studies Center academic adviser.

Duration: Five upper-level courses plus language proficiency

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