The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in International Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide a broad foundation for analytical thinking and problem solving regarding international issues, cultural and policy analysis, and global governance.
This interdisciplinary program prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of a global world by providing them with the appropriate knowledge, tools, and skills to understand, function, and work effectively and collaboratively in an increasingly interdependent and multinational world.
The M.A. in International Studies is recognized both within and outside of the academy as an appropriate advanced degree for those pursuing further academic study or planning careers in many of the international aspects of contemporary society including culture analysis, politics, health and nutrition, business, art, architecture, engineering, communications, and environmental studies.
Important Dates
Event
End Date
Application Deadline
Mar 15, 2024
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
Year
Year 1
Year 2
Tuition Fees
$29265
$29265
Other Fees
$5497
$5497
Total Fees
$34762
$34762
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
The undergraduate record must be of such quality as to promise successful achievement at the graduate level. Only students with an undergraduate cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 will be considered for admission. Students with an undergraduate cumulative GPA of between 2.5 and 2.99 may be considered for conditional admission. Post-bachelor's undergraduate credits will not be used to enhance G.P.A. requirements for admission to graduate study.
Have completed, in a satisfactory manner, certain minimum course work in designated areas; the specific courses and amount of work depending upon the field of work which the student proposes to enter.
Submit an application for admission together with an official copy of transcripts from all institutions attended, including graduate and undergraduate colleges and universities.
Provide test scores (for those programs requiring them) on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), the aptitude portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Test scores may not be more than 5 years old prior to date of application.
Have three letters of recommendation sent to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies from officials or faculty members of institutions previously attended who are acquainted with the applicant's ability for graduate study or from employment supervisors where applicable.
Submit a one-page personal statement of academic and professional plans and the reasons for selecting Morgan State University.