Degree Information

The Master of Arts with a major in International Studies is an interdisciplinary degree that prepares students for challenging careers in government, business, and nonprofit organizations. The course of study prepares students for work and leadership in an interdependent world by equipping them with proficient oral and written communication skills, familiarity with the world's major regional cultures, and technical skills with optional emphases in international communication, computer information systems, industrial manufacturing, and area studies.

Degree Requirements

The program of study consists of 36 credit hours, including five core courses, five to six elective courses, and either two theses courses or an internship. There are also prerequisites, including successful completion of Economics 2314 and 2315 (micro- and macro-economics) or Economics 5302, proficiency in English and a foreign language other than English, and all prerequisites required by academic departments for enrollment in a required or desired course.