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Master of Arts in International Studies/Master of Arts in Leadership

DUAL DEGREE

The Master of Arts in International Studies/Master of Arts in Leadership degree is designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge of general leadership principles alongside particularized knowledge about international leadership in global settings. Through this dual degree program, students will gain an understanding of both the need to contextualize their leadership practices to fit the culture that they are leading in, as well as utilize sound leadership principles that are generalizable in any setting. Upon completing the program, students will be equipped to lead in global businesses, intercultural settings, international relations positions, and in multicultural ministries.  

ADMISSION

Existing admission criteria remain the same for both degree programs.

REQUIRED SHARED CURRICULUM - 6 hours (excluding requisites)

course

Credit hours

Required Shared Curriculum

6

MAIS 5301 - Contemporary Global Issues (Travel Study)

MAL 6301 - Christian Worldview of Leadership (S-L)

MA IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 27 hours (excluding requisites)

course

Credit hours

Required Curriculum

27

MAIS 5001 - International Job Shadowing*

MAIS 5302 - Geopolitics Through the Lens of Geography 
MAIS 5303 - Comparative Global Religions and Worldviews (S-L)*
MAIS 5305 - Cultural Intelligence
MAIS 5317 - Comparing Government Structures and Political Systems
MAIS 5318 - International Political Economy

MAIS 5319 - International Security: The Trigger Point

*can be fulfilled by taking MAIS 5311 Global Internship offered in both concentrations.

Additionally, students will choose 9 hours (3 courses) from one of the MAIS concentration areas listed below:

Global Business

International Relations

General Studies

MA IN LEADERSHIP REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 27 hours (excluding requisites)

course

Credit hours

Required Curriculum

27

MAL 5301 - Introduction to Leadership

MAL 5302 - Vision-Casting and Leading Change
MAL 5304 - Crisis Leadership

MAL 5308 - Great Leaders in History
MAL 6303 - Leadership in Conflict and Adversity
MAL 6305 - Relational Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
MAL 6306 - Cross-Cultural and Global Leadership

MAL 6307 - Mentored Leadership Internship
Select one course from the Cook School of Leadership Curriculum with the approval of the MAL director.

TOTAL HOURS

6 hours

Required Shared Curriculum

27 hours

MA in International Studies Required Curriculum

27 hours

MA in Leadership Required Curriculum

60 hours

TOTAL Dual Degree (excluding requisites)

*(S-L)=Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Find course descriptions by category under the Graduate Course Descriptions section in the navigation panel.