MS in Global Affairs Curriculum

DEGREE/CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

CORE CURRICULUM: Four courses that provide a broad foundation in global affairs in the areas of international relations, international law, the intenational political economy, and analytical skills for global affairs.

CONCENTRATIONS: Eight degree concentrations in emerging areas in the field of international relations that build your knowledge of global issues and international policy, while enhancing your professional résumé.

ELECTIVES: The MSGA flexible curriculum allows student to take up to two elective courses through the Center for Global Affairs, NYU SPS or other NYU units.

SPECIALIZATIONS: MSGA students can select specializations in Data Analytics, Global Risk, and the United Nations. These academic specializations add to the depth of your international relations experience and provide sought after skills.

THESIS/CAPSTONE: The MSGA degree requires the completion of either a graduate thesis or a team-based capstone project.

INTERNSHIPS: A wide range of internships are available across the spectrum of international relations disciplines.

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CORE CURRICULUM

The MS in Global Affairs is a 42-credit program, which includes three components: a core curriculum of four courses, a choice of concentrations, and either a graduate thesis or a team-based capstone project.

Required Core Courses

The core curriculum is designed to provide you with a deep and broad foundation that supports concentration course work and serves you throughout your career. Students are required to take all of the following courses.

Concentrations

MS in Global Affairs concentrations build skill sets and knowledge in emerging areas of study that serve to enhance your résumé and increase your career options. Students are required to complete a minimum of six courses in any one of the eight concentrations below.

Energy/Policy >

Global Economy >

Global Gender Studies >

Human Rights and International Law >

International Development and Humanitarian Assistance >

IR/Global Futures >

Peacebuilding >

Transnational Security >

Specializations

In addition to their choice of concentration, MSGA students are now able to attain a specialization in Data Analytics, Global Risk or the United Nations

Data Analytics

Data analytics is a transferable skill set that is particularly valuable in the field of international affairs for advanced research and quantitative analysis. This specialization will help you throughout your coursework and thesis/capstone projects, and will provide highly sought-after knowledge and skills that will enhance your résumé and your ability to analyze and present complex data sets and ideas.

Global Risk

In today’s turbulent and uncertain world, risk assessment is a valuable skill set that that can serve to inform the decision-making process across multiple fields. This specialization provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of risk; its sub-elements (threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, and impact); risk management strategies (mitigation, avoidance, transfer, and acceptance); as well the socio-political and economic consequences.

United Nations

The United Nations specialization provides a focus on the operations of the UN, as well as the contemporary challenges it faces, preparing students for a career within the UN system in tandem with their chosen concentration. Students learn practical skills such as policy writing and negotiations, and global mediation. In addition, they gain field experience by working with UN agencies on real-world issues.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Visit the Admissions Deadlines page to view the application deadlines.

Admissions Criteria

The NYU SPS Admissions team carefully weighs each component of your application during the admissions review process to evaluate your ability to benefit from and contribute to the dynamic learning environment and the challenging curriculum that the NYU School of Professional Studies offers.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

TUITION AND FEES

CONTACT ADMISSIONS

The NYU SPS Admissions team is here to help you navigate the admissions process and ensure that all of your questions and/or concerns are addressed. Call or email to set up a Zoom or Skype appointment.

212-998-7100 • sps.admissions@nyu.edu

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

Earning a graduate degree is a major investment in yourself and in your future. To help with expenses, the Center for Global Affairs provides graduate students with the opportunity to apply to several scholarhips that can help to defray the cost of earning your degree. To be considered for a Center for Global Affairs Scholarship, you must submit your completed application for admission to one of our programs by the priority application deadline of September 15th for Spring 2022 and fill out our CGA Graduate Scholarship form. In addition, the NYU School of Professional Studies also offers scholarships. Click on the link below for details.

LEARN ABOUT NYU SPS SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

CENTER FOR GLOBAL AFFAIRS SCHOLARSHIPS

This scholarship is awarded to incoming students who possess a record of exceptional academic achievement. In addition to superb academic performance, this might also include individuals who have conducted significant independent research resulting in or likely to result in the publication of findings that make a significant contribution to our understanding of an important issue within the study of global affairs. Scholarships range between $5,000 and $10,000 in total.

The Center for Global Affairs embraces a commitment to ending injustice, inequality, and racism of all forms be they in the United States or elsewhere. We raise our voices for meaningful change and vow to educate ourselves and motivate our community to be accountable for the responsibility we bear as an educational program, and as individuals. This scholarship is just a small part of our efforts at promoting diversity and inclusion. Scholarships range between $5,000 and $10,000 in total.

This scholarship is awarded to incoming students who exemplify the mission of the Center for Global Affairs through a commitment to, and ideally, a record of global service. Recipients should have a record of strong academic performance along with a demonstrated desire to anticipate and address the most critical global challenges and to create a more just, equal, and sustainable world. Scholarships range between $5,000 and $10,000 in total.

This scholarship is awarded to incoming international students on F-1 visas with exceptional academic backgrounds. Recipients must commit to pursuing the MSGA or MSGCC on a full-time basis for a two-year period leading to degree completion. To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must submit the complete application for admission by the International Student Early Decision deadline. Scholarships range between $5,000 and $10,000 annually.

In recognition of their service and vast experience, this scholarship is awarded annually to incoming students who serve in or are veterans of the military. Scholarships range between $5,000 and $10,000 in total. Additional opportunities for US military personnel and veterans are located here.

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