Master of International Affairs (MIA)

Program Overview An advanced professional degree for future global leaders, diplomats, and security analysts. The program focuses on the intersection of political power, global markets, and international security, training students to navigate the complexities of 21st-century statecraft.

Graduate Curriculum & Policy Pillars

  • Core Pillars: Geopolitical Strategy, International Macroeconomics, and Comparative Governance.

  • Specialized Expertise: Intelligence Analysis, Nuclear Proliferation, and International Trade Law.

  • Applied Practicum: The "Global Crisis Simulation," a high-stakes weekend exercise where students act as heads of state and advisors during a simulated international conflict.

  • Ethics: Integrated curriculum on the Ethics of Espionage and Human Rights in conflict zones.

Admissions & Candidate Requirements

  • Academic Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, History, Economics, or a related field.

  • Standardized Testing: Competitive GRE scores required.

  • Professional Experience: Prior experience in government, NGOs, or the military is a significant advantage.

Faculty Spotlight

  • Lead Strategist: Dr. Sun Tzu (Distinguished Professor of Strategic Intelligence).

  • Expertise: Asymmetric Warfare, Diplomatic Deterrence, and Tactical Deception.

  • Research Impact: Author of the foundational text on conflict strategy; pioneer in the philosophy that "supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting."

  • Student Impact: Mentors students in the "Strategic Leadership Forum," teaching the application of classical strategic principles to modern cyber-warfare and international negotiations.

Career & Diplomatic Outcomes

  • Primary Paths: Foreign Service Officer, Intelligence Analyst (CIA/MI6), Global Risk Consultant.

  • Institutional Roles: Leadership positions in the United Nations, NATO, and international think tanks.

International Graduate Requirements

  • Credentialing: Course-by-course transcript evaluation (WES or equivalent) to verify US Bachelor's equivalency.

  • Language: Mandatory proof of English proficiency: TOEFL (Minimum 95) or IELTS (Minimum 7.5) due to the heavy emphasis on diplomatic writing and negotiation.

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