Why Global Studies and International Relations?
Prepare for internationally focused positions in the U.S. or abroad with our practical, interdisciplinary and interactive Master's degree in Global Studies and International Relations.
Our world is smaller than ever. Economies in developing nations directly impact the world's economic health; multi-national corporations operate across the globe; and complex cross-cultural problems demand solutions. This interdisciplinary program provides students with interactive exposure to the diverse field of Global Studies and International Relations and prepares students for internationally focused positions in the U.S. or abroad. Study global issues from government, private and nonprofit viewpoints, and develop practical expertise in one of the world's six major regions.
You'll study alongside students from more than 20 countries and from more than 30 states, providing rich opportunities for discussion and debate on international perspectives. Learn from faculty with decades of experience as ambassadors, foreign service officers, diplomats, international consultants, higher education consulting experts, human rights workers, and experts in development policy. Classes focus on the actual work you do in the field, from analyzing the investment portfolios of developing nations to staging mock debates to learning the art of speechwriting from top embassy officials; and classes prepare students for a leadership role in areas like nonprofit management, business and industry, education, banking, consulting and foreign service.
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Unique Features
- Opportunity to participate in our International Field Study Experience. IFSE is an international, experiential learning program in which students have the unique opportunity to serve as international consultants for global organizations on a current challenge they are facing
- Tailor your degree by picking a concentration and a region of interest
- International network to leverage personally and professionally
- Integrated Experiential Learning
What You'll Learn
- Specialized Knowledge: Incorporate foundational global and intercultural knowledge, theories, research methods, and approaches to investigate global issues from government, private, and nonprofit viewpoints.
- Broad and Integrative Knowledge: Frame and evaluate global challenges in international political, economic, security, or diplomatic areas in the selected region or concentration, drawing on perspectives and methods from diverse fields of study.
- Applied and Collaborative Learning: Apply the advanced knowledge gained in the field of global studies to a practical challenge, articulate in writing the insights gained from this experience, and assess approaches, scholarly debates, or standards for professional performance applicable to the challenge.
- Civic and Global Learning: Assess and develop a position on a contemporary social issue from a socio-historical perspective and from multiple viewpoints of the stakeholders.
- Experiential Learning: Synthesize and transfer learning to new, complex situations within course work or beyond the classroom.
Career Outlook
Graduates have gone on to work in diverse areas such as international business, journalism, defense, international security, for NGO's or the UN, various embassies and consulates, and nonprofits around the world. Our international faculty and alumni are established in their careers and can serve as advocates during your job search. Northeastern’s renowned co-op and internship program allows you to gain hands-on work experience.
What you'll study
General Requirements
Regional Studies Courses
Complete one of the following:
Capstone
Complete one of the following:
Electives
Complete 2-4 quarter hours from the following:
Enrollment into COP 6940 requires participation in the cooperative education program.
Concentrations
Complete five of the following (one of the courses can be from another global studies concentration, a regional studies course, or a special topics course if you choose):
Complete five of the following (one of the courses can be from another global studies concentration, a regional studies course, or a special topics course if you choose):
Complete five of the following (one of the courses can be from another global studies concentration, a regional studies course, or a special topics course if you choose):
Complete five of the following (one of the courses can be from another global studies concentration, a regional studies course, or a special topics course if you choose):
Complete five of the following (one of the courses can be from another global studies concentration, a regional studies course, or a special topics course if you choose):