Overview

Key facts

The International Affairs and Leadership MA program from Arizona State University prepares students for international leadership roles in a dynamic learning environment led by senior international affairs professionals from the public and private sectors.

The program offers a unique blend of leadership capacity development --- both theory and practice --- as well as substantive training focused on U.S. foreign policy decision-making, national security, international trade, human rights issues, and other key global issues. Courses are taught by experts with real-world experience, from former U.S. ambassadors to three-star generals, with the goal of readying students to become leaders in the international affairs realm.

Career Opportunities

This program prepares students to succeed in a wide variety of international affairs professions, including:

business operations specialist
career civil servant or contractor at the U.S. State Department, U.S. Department of Commerce or U.S. Treasury or Defense Department
foreign service officer
international political economist
military officer or noncommissioned officer in strategic, special or tactical operations
nonprofit or NGO analyst or program coordinator
permanent staff for a member of Congress or Congressional committee
public policy analyst
U.S. government intelligence community policy analyst or program manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Character-Driven Leadership
The Making of U.S. National Security Policy
U.S. Diplomacy in Action – the Embassy Country Team
The Modern Global Economy: Dollars and Sense
Transatlantic Relations: Does Europe Still Matter?
Western Hemisphere: Good Neighbors, Tough Challenges

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of a student's first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

Applicants are required to submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
letter of intent
professional resume
writing sample
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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10890 USD / year

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10890 USD / year

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10890 USD / year

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