The master’s degree in International Studies is a one year program designed for those who wish to increase their understanding of global issues in order to pursue further graduate study or to prepare for international or government employment or to work in the fields of consulting, business, banking, teaching, or international journalism. The curriculum is multidisciplinary and utilizes material from the fields of International Relations, Anthropology, Religion, History, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Law, and Management.
Core Courses and Track Offerings
The one-year masters’ program combines courses from the social sciences and humanities with practical and theoretical training. Students will typically complete the program within a 12 month period (depending upon the academic background of the student). The curriculum consists of ten courses, completed in a three courses sequence per term. The core courses are:
- MAIS 50000 Research Methods in International Studies (3)
- MAIS 51000 Politics of Religion, Ethnicity, and Nationalism (3)
- MAIS 52000 Approaches to International Political Theory (3)
- MAIS 53000 Governance Beyond the State (3)
- MAIS 54000 Global and Economic Governance (3)
- MBA 57000 International Business Operations (3)
- MAIS 55000 Security Studies (3)
- MAIS 56000 Peace and Conflict Resolution (3)
- MAIS 57000 Thesis Course I (3)
- MAIS 57100 Thesis Course II (3)
Students are also required to select an emphasis track in International Business, Non-Profit Administration, Public Administration or Religion and Culture. Students will need to take three courses in one of these tracks, which will help the student develop a thesis topic.
Why International Studies?
Does the World Still Have Talent? (Newsweek)
Career Opportunities
For those wondering what types of careers are available for students with a MA in International Studies, please click here.
Contact Information
MA in International Studies
Center for International and Global Studies
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO 63301 USA
Phone: (636) 949-4982
Email:
cigs@lindenwood.edu
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