Overview

The Master of Arts in International Administration at University of Miami combines academic considerations of politics and culture with those of business, finance, and management to provide participants with the skills necessary to pursue a range of career objectives in both domestic and international careers.

Mission

The Master of Arts in International Administration program (MAIA) seeks to prepare students for careers in the administration of public and private organizations. Students are introduced to academic traditions of scholarship and the insights of professional practice in the identification, analysis and management of the complex problems that confront modern institutions. They engage considerations of politics and culture as well as those of business, finance and management in order to develop the skills necessary to work with people in multiple contexts and environments. These include:

Local, state and federal governmental agencies
Regional and international organizations
National and international public health-care management organizations
Non-profit public service organizations
Global relief and charitable groups
Civil society movements
Corporate and financial concerns
Emergency management organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Organizations

International Administration

World Cultures, Religions and Communications

World Affairs

International Economics for MAIA

Administration of Organizations

Practicum in International Administration

Civil Security Management

Disasters and Humanitarian Assistance

International Business Finance for MAIA

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An $85.00 non-refundable application fee is paid online upon submission of the application.

You will be asked to provide a copy of your passport.

You will be required to provide a copy of your bank statementfor the last six months. You may also provide a sponsorship letter indicating your method of funding. This document should be submitted in English, or it should be submitted with a certified English translation.

You must provide official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended. Official transcripts in languages other than English must also be submitted with a certified English translation.

Three letters of recommendation must be provided. Two letters should be from a professor/faculty member.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

63456 USD / year

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Out-of-State

63456 USD / year

≈ 63456 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

63456 USD / year

≈ 63456 USD / year

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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

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