Overview

The Global Affairs MA program at George Mason University is designed for maximum flexibility for full or part-time students. Courses in the thirty-credit, non-thesis program are offered in evenings at Mason’s Fairfax and Arlington campuses.

Students create their interdisciplinary specialization from courses in highly ranked departments across the university, including economics, history, sociology, government, and public policy. Fall or spring semester admissions are available.

Key Features

George Mason offers an ideal atmosphere to study global affairs because the highly international university itself draws its students from more than 130 countries, with at least 80 languages spoken.

The Global Affairs graduate program at George Mason University attracts an especially dynamic and diverse student body, and our students enhance the classroom conversation through their multiple perspectives and experiences.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Competencies

Interdisciplinary Research Methods

Economic Globalization and Development

Case Studies in Globalization

Ethics and International Security

Intelligence: Theory and Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies International Relations Political Science View 361 other Masters in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

The goals statement should address the following:

Purpose for graduate study and why the applicant has selected Global Affairs (and planned area of specialization) and George Mason University
The applicant's career goals and plans for the future
The applicant's preparation for the field of Global Affairs, in relation to academic background, extracurricular activities, professional experience, etc.
Any other details that are not revealed elsewhere in the application that give the admissions committee an idea of who the applicant is as a person and master's candidate

Note: Applicants are welcome to include an explanation for any problems or inconsistencies in other application materials (low GPA, etc.) in their Goals Statement.

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Tuition Fee

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International

44220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1474 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

44220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1474 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

16770 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 559 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Fairfax

1330 - 2300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Financing

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