Master of Arts in International Affairs Policy and Analysis
Washington, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jul 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 2,000 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The practical international affairs degree for those ready to serve
The International Affairs Policy and Analysis (IAPA) program is not your typical international affairs degree. It is designed specifically to meet the needs of government agencies, private enterprises, and non-profits seeking professionals that provide actionable analysis and options to a range of international and foreign policy problems. This program blends the analytical rigor of traditional international affairs with a consolidated set of hard policy and management skills.
Equip yourself for a career executing solutions to the world’s complex and evolving policy challenges.
Faculty
Students in the International Affairs Policy and Analysis program learn from a multidisciplinary faculty with backgrounds as policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and analysts. SIS is home to experts in foreign and security policy, international economic and environmental policy as well as communication and management professionals, and regional, human rights, peacebuilding, and international development specialists.
Prime Location
Located in Washington, DC, the epicenter of global affairs, the School of International Service brings the nation’s capital into the classroom. The combination of a large, active faculty and alumni base committed to supporting current students gives you access to a wide-ranging network of individuals and organizations that will benefit you during your time at SIS and long after. Students will find extensive opportunities with international organizations, embassies, US government offices, think tanks, and other educational institutions around the city.
Curriculum
The IAPA degree requires 36 credit hours of graduate coursework. The curriculum gives students the professional and analytical skills necessary to solve global and foreign policy problems and secure policy, analyst, or administrative careers in international affairs.
The program is flexible as students design their own specialization in international affairs. Students also choose a Professional Competency Track—a set of skills-based courses in (1) Policy Analysis, (2) Analytics and Methods, (3) Leadership and Management, or (4) Economics and Finance. By emphasizing these job-ready skills, our graduates are well-positioned to excel in their intended career pathways.
Career Opportunities
We Know Success
Six months after graduation, AU Masters with a degree in All Majors & Programs from the School of International Service:
88% of Graduates are now working, in grad school, or both.
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Scholarships and Funding
Need-based Aid
Awards go to students with demonstrated financial need. AU determines your need based on the information you provide on the required financial aid applications.
Merit-Based Aid (Scholarships)
All students who apply to AU are considered for most merit awards, including Deans' and Presidential, on the basis of their admissions application.
Student Employment
Income from work-study jobs is to be used exclusively for educational purposes. Award amounts vary; hourly wages are determined by the employer and job category.
What you will need
- Financial Aid School Codes (FAFSA 001434 and CSS Profile 5007)
- Parent and Student Federal Student Aid Identification
- Parent and Student Social Security Numbers
- Federal Tax Forms to include W2s, 1099, etc.
- Non-Custodial Parent Contact Information