Core Courses
Students pursuing the Master of Arts in Global Affairs will study with a renowned faculty committed to teaching and research and a diverse and accomplished student body. The curriculum explores the nature of globalization, principles of economic development, trade relations, the human dimensions of global systems and global health, and allows students to develop specialized knowledge in a thematic field related to their own academic and professional goals.
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GLOA 600: Global Competencies (3 Credits)
Scheduled for Fall 2025
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
GLOA 605: Interdisciplinary Research Methods (3 Credits)
Scheduled for Fall 2025
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
GLOA 610: Economic Globalization and Development (3 Credits)
Scheduled for Fall 2025
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
GLOA 615: Case Studies in Globalization (3 Credits)
Scheduled for Fall 2025
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
GLOA 710: Seminar Abroad (3 Credits)
No sections are currently scheduled.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
GLOA 720: Capstone Research Seminar (3 Credits)
Scheduled for Fall 2025
Required Prerequisite: GLOA 605B-.
B- Requires minimum grade of B-.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.