Overview
International Studies at Old Dominion University is an interdisciplinary unit, offering advanced research and graduate training in global problems and transnational issues. Fields of concentration include: U.S. foreign policy and international relations, conflict and cooperation, international political economy and development, interdependence and transnationalism, and comparative and regional studies, modeling and simulation, and cultural studies.
Learning outcomes
The M.A. requires 33 credits, of which at least 27 must be at the 600 level or above. The required course work for all M.A. students includes the basic methodology course (IS 600), but does not include any courses needed for demonstrating foreign language competency. M.A. candidates writing theses will incorporate into their 33-credit program six credits of directed research on the thesis. Students pursuing a non-thesis track will take a four and 1/2 hour comprehensive examination after the completion of their course work.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods in International Studies
- Seminar in International Relations Theory
- International Economics
- American Foreign Policy and World Order
- International History
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
International Relations International Development Community Development View 382 other Masters in International Relations in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Application and fee
Equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree
All prior College/University transcripts and Diploma
Demonstrated English Language Proficiency
Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only)
Passport identification page, if avaliable
Requirements & deadlines vary by program
Tuition Fee
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International
41820 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1394 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
41820 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1394 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
17130 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 571 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Norfolk
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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