M.S. in GLOBAL AFFAIRS
The Master of Science in Global Affairs provides an indispensable context for understanding
critical issues in international politics, economics, dispute settlement, law, human rights,
energy, the environment, and related areas. Knowledge and familiarity in these areas is critical
for those preparing for careers in virtually every arena: international or nongovernmental
organizations (NGOs), the United Nations and its affiliated agencies, diplomatic missions, foreign
offices, government agencies, international business, press and media, law firms, foundations, and
a host of allied institutions and professions.
Our courses offer a unique and pragmatic approach, placing the requisite academic theory of
global affairs into a practical, real-world context. The program, which may be taken on a part-time
or full-time basis, takes into account the knowledge and tools necessary to understand today’s
complex interconnected society and to function effectively within it.
There are distinct advantages in the academic preparation you receive at the Center for
Global Affairs versus preparation in a business or public administration program. The M.S. in
Global Affairs rests on a multidisciplinary approach to education. Through focusing on the
political, economic, cultural, and legal context of international transactions, the degree provides
you with a broad framework for understanding the global economy--and the actors from international
organizations, nation-states, and the private and public sector impacting the global community.
Our
faculty are prominent players in the international arena; our staff offer
workshops, networking events, and career advising to help students identify positions and potential
employers that match their skills and ambitions; and our location in New York City—the commercial,
cultural, and political hub of the world—provides our students with the opportunity to study with
renowned international experts who blend theory with real-world experience.
