Master's Programs

Explore the major political, economic, and historical issues affecting Asian diplomacy, business, security, culture, and more. Focus your studies with thematic specializations, including Politics and Policy or Business and Development, and further refine your degree with one of eight professional specializations.

Learn more about M.A. Asian Studies

Beginning in the fall of 2023, the Elliott School is no longer offering admission to the MA in European and Eurasian Studies. Students interested in strengthening their expertise on this region can do so through our M.A. in International Affairs, which offers a regional concentration in Europe, Eurasia, and Russia.

This master’s program has a dual emphasis on international affairs as well as communication and journalism. Pursue or advance your career in public, private, or non-profit sectors as you gain the skills to connect with audiences around the world.

Learn more about M.A. Global Communication

Become a seasoned leader in the global issues that matter the most. This master’s program offers both a broad foundation for understanding pressing economic, social, political, and cultural issues, as well as at least one specialized area of knowledge expertise.

Learn more about M.A. International Affairs

Global development challenges for some of our most vulnerable populations are highly complex and this master’s program will equip you to engage with other leading innovators. The curriculum leverages a combination of field-based research, studies in cultural contexts and ethics, and innovative practices to develop your marketable skills and experience.

Learn more about M.A. International Development Studies

Get the hard skills that will give you an advantage in the competitive fields of international business, development economics, international economics, and more with this master’s program designed for working professionals and students pursuing internships in Washington, D.C.

Learn more about the International Economic Policy Master’s Programs

More than ever before, innovation and advances in science and technology have a global impact. The policies that govern these fields are drafted and revised by a handful of leaders, but they affect billions of individual lives. This master’s program will give you the skills, experience, and access to begin making your contribution at the forefront of these fields.

Learn more about M.A. International Science and Technology Policy

Beginning in the fall of 2023, the Elliott School is no longer offering admission to the MA in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies. Students interested in strengthening their expertise on this region can do so through our M.A. in International Affairs, which offers a regional concentration in Latin America.

Renowned scholarship and critical policy research anchor this master’s program which produces leaders in business, security, diplomacy and public service, public health, conflict resolution, and related fields in the region. The interdisciplinary structure of this program will give you multiple perspectives on critical issues and accommodate a special academic focus or personal interest in your studies.

Learn more about M.A. Middle East Studies

How to respond to our most pressing 21st-century international security issues is at the heart of this policy-focused master’s program. You will explore challenges and ways to address threats from terrorism and criminal networks, weapons proliferation, cyber threats, climate change, health pandemics, and more as you develop specialized knowledge to help you advance in your career. This program can be completed online or on-campus.

Learn more about M.A. Security Policy Studies

Designed for mid-career professionals, this 27-hour, accelerated master’s program focuses on cultivating your skills for data analysis, strategic design, and leadership. The program can be completed online or on-campus, and there are short-term study abroad opportunities to enhance the practical real-world application design of this program’s curriculum.

Learn more about MIPP

This master’s program recruits participants exclusively from alumni of Elliott School international partner institutions. It offers a unique and prestigious opportunity for studying the key theories and practical applications of today’s most salient economic, social, political, and cultural issues in the global arena. The program brings together scholars of established excellence in a spirit of international collaboration at the center of U.S. policy and governance decision making in Washington, D.C.

Learn more about International Studies (MIS)

This accelerated program allows Elliott School undergraduates to work towards a bachelor's and master's degree at the same time. It offers the opportunity to save time and money while jump-starting a career in international affairs.

Learn more about the combined degree programs

The Elliott School of International Affairs offers two Joint-Degree programs: a Juris Doctor and a Master of Arts in cooperation with the Law School and a Master of Arts and a Master of Business Administration in cooperation with the School of Business.

Learn more about the joint-degree programs

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