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MAIR.INTLS - Master of Arts in International Relations

Program Information

Department(s)

International Relations

Program Long Title

Master of Arts in International Relations

Credential Designation

Master of Arts (MA)

Program Code

MAIR.INTLS

Program Level

GR

College/School

Gary Cook School of Leadership

Program Description

The Master of Arts in International Relations is a 30-hour, non-thesis program designed to equip leaders for service in a wide array of international contexts, including for-profit businesses, non-profit/non-governmental organizations, diplomacy, and government. The degree provides a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between international institutions, commerce, diplomatic relations, society, government, religion, foreign affairs, the arts, and other facets of society in today's global environment. Graduates of the program will be prepared to lead with distinction and diplomacy in an ever-globalizing world and serve their communities.

Degree Requirements

Free Form Requirements

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

Admission Requirements Specific to This Program:

Master of Arts in International Relations applicants must:  1) have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution recognized by DBU, 2) show strong moral character commensurate with the University’s mission of producing servant leaders, and 3) demonstrate through their academic record a likelihood of success in the Master of Arts in International Relations program. In addition to these requirements, the applicant’s record of service in the community and in positions of leadership will be considered.

REQUIRED CORE CURRICULUM (24 hours)

COURSE

CREDIT HOURS

REQUIRED CORE CURRICULUM

MAIR 5306 - Theories in International Relations

MAIR 5318 - International Political Economy

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

9

PROGRAM SPECIFIC CURRICULUM

(Choose 5 out of the following)        

 

MAIR 5301 - Contemporary Global Issues (Travel Study)

MAIR 5302 - Geopolitics

MAIR 5303 - Comparative Global Religions and Worldviews (S-L)

MAIR 5317 - Comparing Government Structures and Political Systems  

MAIR 6314 – Human Rights
MAIR 6315 - International Ethics

MAIR 6316 – Global Health

MAIR 6319 - International Security

CONCENTRATIONS

Choose one

Global Business: 

With the approval of the program director select any two graduate courses from the Graduate School of Business.

General International Studies

With the approval of the program director select any two graduate courses from the Cook School of Leadership

15

6

Total Credit Hours Required

30

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

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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