Master’s program: 4 possible majors

When you begin your course-based or research master’s in International Studies, you must choose an area in which to specialize. There are 4 majors: International Trade and Investment, International Development, International Relations, and International Security. The courses you take will depend on your choice of major.

International Trade and Investment

The major in International Trade and Investment gives you the tools to understand issues related to international negotiation, legal frameworks, and the economic challenges of globalization. 

Course-based master's with research paper and internship

This master's degree will build your diplomatic skills in trade negotiations by providing you with a thorough understanding of the context and dynamics of international trade agreements.
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Research master's with thesis

Sharpen your research skills with this master's degree by analyzing international trade agreements in depth and deciphering their dynamics. .
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International Development

The major in International Development will help you understand the forms, degrees, and causes of development, as well as the tools available to rectify various situations through legal, economic (e.g., agricultural), or political means.

Course-based master's with research paper and internship

This master's degree will develop your ability to act effectively within the framework of international development projects.
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Research master's with thesis

This master's degree will provide you with the tools for understanding international development issues in depth and advancing thinking on the subject.
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International Relations

The major in International Relations opens the doors to a diplomatic career. Develop in-depth knowledge of the ties linking nations, states, organizations, and corporate bodies.   

Course-based master's with research paper and internship

With this master's degree, you will gain the knowledge and practical skills you need to quickly become an effective contributor in an international work environment.
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Research master's with thesis

This master's degree will allow you to broaden and deepen your perspective on major international issues of the day.
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International Security

The major in International Security will give you a solid grasp of the forces driving international tension and conflict, whether they are related to access to resources, migration, or economic inequalities. 

Course-based master's with research paper and internship

This master’s degree will help you understand international tensions and take action, whether the threats are real or imagined, and whether or not they involve armed conflict.
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Research master's with thesis

With this master's degree, you will learn to dissect international security issues and grasp their complexities and contradictions. 
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Admission information

See the admissions page and the selection criteria for our programs.