Global Governance, Politics, and Security, International Affairs (MA)

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The Global Governance, Politics, and Security (GGPS) program gives students the professional skills and specialized training necessary to launch a career in global governance or global security. It takes a multidisciplinary approach to addressing the critical global issues of our time. Our mission is to produce students with an understanding of global history and political and economic systems and the methodological tools and the practical skills to make sense of data and turn rigorous analysis into meaningful policy innovation and practical action to advance global governance and security.

Course Requirements (39-42 credit hours)

Core (12-15 credit hours)

ECON-603 Introduction to Economic Theory (3)
Students with a strong background in economics may have this course requirement waived without substitution with permission of advisor.
SIS-601 Global International Relations Theory (3)
SIS-616 International Economics (3)
3 credit hours of approved coursework in history of global politics
3 credit hours of approved coursework in foundations of global security or foundations of global governance

Social Science Research Methodology (6 credit hours)

SIS-600 Statistics, Research Design, and Research Methods for International Affairs (3)
or
SIS-619 Special Studies in International Politics (3) : Advanced Statistics, Research Design, and Research Methods for International Affairs
3 credit hours in approved second-level methodology or professional skills coursework appropriate to the student’s research and career interests

Concentration (12 credit hours)

9 credit hours of approved coursework in Global Governance or Global Security
3 credit hours of approved coursework in Advanced Global Governance or Advanced Global Security

Capstone Experience (3 credit hours)

Note: The thesis or substantial research paper must relate clearly to the fields of global security or global governance.

SIS-797 Master’s Thesis Supervision (1-6) (may include 3 elective credit hours)
or
Substantial research paper or practicum requirement

Elective (6 credit hours)

6 credit hours selected from skills workshops, internship for credit, master’s thesis requirement, or other elective courses