Overview

The Global Affairs MSc program from New York University provides you with the in-depth knowledge and the contextual perspectives for becoming a successful, well-rounded professional in the global arena.

Faculty members are scholars and skilled practitioners, including former officers of the United Nations, international attorneys, leaders of organizations engaged in refugee relief and the protection of human rights, diplomats, activists, economists, and global energy and environment experts from whom you will acquire both nuanced analytical understanding and the methodologies to develop and to implement strategic solutions that address critical global problems.

In every nation, globalization requires a growing need for knowledgeable professionals who are capable of identifying solutions to the unique challenges of an interdependent world defined by socioeconomic transformation, the rise of new and emerging world powers, and changing cultural paradigms. The MS in Global Affairs provides a multidisciplinary approach and equips you with the knowledge and the advanced skills to navigate different sectors of the international arena, whether working with individuals, policymakers, private organizations, or the public sector.

Opportunities

Delivering rigorous, current scholarship within a practical, real-world context, the MS in Global Affairs offers a multidisciplinary approach to addressing today’s critical global issues. Whether you work with the general public or with policymakers, it equips you with the advanced skills to effectively communicate ideas and concepts across multiple sectors of the international arena.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Relations in The Post-Cold War Era

International Political Economy

International Law

Analytic Skills for Global Affairs

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

42 SCH

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On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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53004 USD / year

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53004 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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