Overview
About the program
One of the largest international relations graduate studies program in the United States, TROY’s MSIR program offers students of diverse backgrounds and undergraduate pedigrees the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of international political and economic trends and activities that help to shape and define the world in which we live and work.
Troy University International Relations - National Security Affairs (Thesis) program is a 12-course, 36-credit-hour program that will expose students to a diverse curriculum covering history, regional studies comparative government, foreign policy studies, political economy, geography, conflict management, national security, international organization and law, intercultural relations and developing states. Students will gain a wide-ranging appreciation for the political, historical, cultural, economic and geographical factors that affect international relations and will emerge from the program with the analytical and theoretical skills necessary for understanding and evaluating the impact of global and national issues on world events.
Students can choose one of three areas of concentration – Global Studies, National Security Affairs and Regional Affairs.
The program will prepare students for positions in government service and supporting activities, public and non-profit management and research and the military. It can also be an excellent mid-career enhancement for those seeking advancement in their current careers and those who wish to pursue doctoral studies in international relations and related fields or professional education such as law school.
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Courses include:
- Military History of the United States
- Contemporary American Foreign Policy
- Conflict Processes
- Middle Eastern Security
- International Law
- Selected Topics in International Relations
- Geostrategic Studies
- East Asian Security
- European Security
- Arab-Israeli Conflict
- Geopolitics of Eurasia
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 70
Credits
33 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Relations Terrorism & Security View 118 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.5
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 70
Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade point average on the last 30 semester hours and
- Have an acceptable score on the appropriate entrance exam - official test score required,.
- Provide an official letter of recommendation.
Tuition Fee
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International
28050 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 850 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
28050 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 850 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
14025 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 425 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Troy
850 - 1300 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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