Overview

MA in Global Affairs

The MA in Global Affairs is a multidisciplinary program offering students advanced study in a broad range of global issues, including but not limited to global security, development, culture and media, and coursework in different world regions. Students are prepared for careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors internationally and in the United States.

Interested students are encouraged to contact the Graduate Program Coordinator. 

Accelerated MA in Global Affairs

Qualified undergraduate students in any major at George Mason University may pursue an accelerated MA in Global Affairs. Accepted students take selected graduate courses concurrently with their undergraduate coursework and may earn both their undergraduate degree and their graduate degree in a reduced time and at a reduced cost, sometimes as quickly as five years from first enrollment in their undergraduate program.

Interested students are encouraged to contact their Undergraduate Advisor and the Graduate Program Coordinator to determine eligibility.

Advanced Area Studies Graduate Microcredential

Qualified individuals with an undergraduate degree may pursue a microcredential in advanced area studies in the Global Affairs Program. The microcredential consists of a semester of graduate-level coursework focusing on one or more world regions. Courses are taught by Global Affairs and other George Mason faculty depending on the chosen geographic area and follow the regular semester calendar. Students should apply as non-degree students and follow all applicable George Mason policies for non-degree students, including the payment of tuition. Coursework completed as part of the microcredential may be transferred to a degree program at George Mason or elsewhere on a case-by-case basis.

For more information, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator.