Master of Arts in
International Affairs
Concentrations in Security and Peace Studies • Development and Globalization
The M.A. in International Affairs offers preparation to students for careers in an increasingly
globalized world by providing them with a unique combination of analytic research and practical
applications tools for employment in international affairs; international business; domestic and
international non-governmental organizations focusing on poverty alleviation, human rights, or
environmental policies; foreign policy organizations; government; analysis and risk management
firms; homeland security, and the military.
Providing
For students with
• an intense interest in and desire to work in
professional fields related to international affairs;
• a capacity to think critically and engage in analysis;
• a willingness to develop research and practical skills;
• a strong initiative to develop professionally; and
• an undergraduate degree with at least 18 hours
in political science, international relations, or a
related discipline.
• a deep understanding of the latest research
and methods in international issues;
• the skills to organize practical field projects,
work in interdisciplinary teams, and prepare
and conduct professional presentations;
• theoretical and methodological tools to
evaluate national or international policies;
• creativity, self-reflection, and a complete
understanding of foreign cultures; and
• the foundations for a professional international career and/or doctoral level study.
“The compelling changes in our economy, the dawning
of the information age, and the horrible events of
September 11, 2001, and their aftermath have
created an unprecedented need to focus on
international knowledge and skills.”
- Colin Powell,
Former U.S. Secretary of State
Assistantships awarded
on the basis of merit are available.
“We all live under the same sky,
but we don’t all have the same horizon.”
- Konrad Adenaur, Former Chancellor, West Germany
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
For more information, contact:
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Political Science
MTSU Box 29
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
(615) 898-2708
www.mtsu.edu/MAIA
Master of Arts in
International Affairs
Apply online:
www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.shtml
Learn more at
www.mtsu.edu/MAIA
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