Master of Science in International Affairs
The study of international affairs emerged in the 20th Century to increase global cooperation among states, subnational parties, and international organizations. In the 21st Century, studying international affairs is more important than ever because we live in a world that is experiencing an explosion of technology, rapidly shrinking, and more interconnected. The Master of Science in International Affairs (MS INTA) focuses on equipping students for 21st Century careers to address these growing issues.
The MS INTA degree program is a two-year program designed to be adaptable to the interests and needs of students who intend to immediately enter professional careers requiring advanced training or who plan to continue studying at the doctoral level. The program emphasizes both traditional theoretical knowledge of international relations and strategic planning and analysis.
The program includes core courses in the following:
- International relations theory
- Comparative politics
- International political economy
- International security
- Empirical research methods
In addition to 42 semester credit hours of coursework, students must demonstrate foreign language familiarity and economics. These abilities are essential tools for professional or scholarly work in international affairs. Students must satisfy these requirements before graduating from the program, either through previous undergraduate work or during the Master's program.
Foreign language familiarity is defined as a minimum of two years of college-level work in a single language. This requirement can be fulfilled while in residence or can be demonstrated through an examination taken in the School of Modern Languages.
Economics literacy is satisfied by successful completion of a course or courses in microeconomic and macroeconomic principles undertaken while at Georgia Tech, or by successful completion of equivalent courses at another institution, either during undergraduate work or while in the Master's program.
BS/MS International Affairs
The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs offers a BS/MS program for students enrolled in the International Affairs undergraduate program who demonstrate an interest in and ability for additional education beyond the BS degree.
Students in the BS/MS program will remain undergraduates until they meet requirements for the undergraduate degree, at which point they will receive their BS degree and be changed to graduate status. Students will be eligible to apply for the program after completion of 45 semester credit hours at Georgia Tech (i.e., at the end of their third semester), and if they show appropriate progress in their degree program thereafter. Any student in good standing in the BS INTA program is eligible to apply to the program. Admissions decisions will be based on GPA and judgments of the faculty who have served as advisors or instructors. Continuation in the program will require the student to maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher in Ivan Allen College courses.
Contact the BS/MS program director for further information.
https://inta.gatech.edu/programs/graduate/five-year-bsms-inta
BSMS Option
BS in Business Administration and Ivan Allen College Master's programs
This option is open to all undergraduate Business Administration students interested in the following Ivan Allen College Master's Programs:
- Master of Science in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies
- Master of Science in Digital Media
- Master of Science in Economics
- Master of Science in History and Sociology of Technology and Science
- Master of Science in International Affairs
- Master of Science in Public Policy
Students must submit a BSMS application meet admissions criteria to be considered for the option.
Students may double count up to 6 credit hours of letter-grade 4000-level courses to the Master's program. Course selection for double-counted 4000-level courses must be approved by the Master's program advisor. Students must still complete the 12 credit hour MS core.
Students are encouraged to reach out to the Scheller College of Business or Ivan Allen College for more information.