Overview

The International Affairs (MAIA) program at American University in Dubai consists of four common core courses and six elective courses. Two of the common core courses provide broad exposure to the field of international relations and public policy. The third core course provides students with the necessary methodological skills to write their fourth core course, which is a Master thesis taken in the students’ last semester. The remaining six courses are electives, and students have a choice to take two courses in each of the following three areas: International Law and Diplomacy, Global Governance and Sustainability, and Security Studies.

MAIA Program Goals

To provide students with broad understanding of contemporary issues in international affairs while developing specialized knowledge in the focus areas.

To graduate analytical thinkers and future policy makers who are globally aware and qualified to address transnational challenges through innovative solutions.

To prepare students for global careers in governments, corporations, international organizations and nongovernmental organizations.

To prepare students to recognize the ethical and social implications of international affairs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Relations

Research Methodology in Social Sciences

International Policy Analysis

International Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

International Relations International Business View 19 other Masters in International Business in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree from an accredited national or regional institutional body, achieving a 3.00 GPA or better in undergraduate study.

International TOEFL®or Academic IELTSTM or the equivalent score on another internationally-recognized English exam. PBT is accepted from specific centers in the UAE.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14040 AED / module

≈ 14040 AED / module
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14040 AED / module

≈ 14040 AED / module

Additional Details

per course of 3 credits

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

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

Funding

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