Overview

The Master of International Affairs (MIA) degree program at Pennsylvania State University will provide students with a substantial knowledge base in international systems, institutions, issues and history and the advanced analytical tools and cross-cultural skills and competencies necessary for these occupations.

Students will work closely with faculty to design a curriculum around their core course work, which incorporates a functional or regional theme and provides the opportunity to apply and enhance the core knowledge component with a thematically based set of graduate courses from across Penn State's existing graduate and professional curriculum.

Learning outcomes

International Affairs students will demonstrate a basic cross-disciplinary knowledge of the components and dynamics of the international system, international economics, international actors and institutions, and processes of globalization.
International Affairs students will acquire concentrated knowledge in a specific area of focus that will enable them to respond creatively and effectively to local and global challenges.
International Affairs students will develop techniques of research in International Affairs.
International Affairs will demonstrate competence in the techniques of scholarly writing in international affairs.
International Affairs will develop skills in oral and written communication to articulate ideas and arguments clearly and effectively.
International Affairs students will demonstrate competence at the ACTFL intermediate level or higher in the use of a modern foreign language.
International Affairs students will be able to analyze an international problem or issue in a manner that demonstrates global or regional understanding and sensitivity to cultural difference.
International Affairs students will develop the capacities for self-reflection, ethical reasoning and effective interaction with others so as to act responsibly and to promote justice and sustainability in professional and communal life.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Economics: Principles, Policies, and Practices
Actors, Institutions, and Legal Frameworks in International Affairs
Foundations of Diplomacy and International Relations Theory
Multi-sector and Quantitative Analysis
Global Cultures and Leadership
Colloquium

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 295 other Masters in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit GRE scores
Two letters of recommendation
A personal statement addressing their reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in international affairs and discussing their plans and goals.
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

43266 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43266 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

24956 USD / year

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Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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