MA in Latin American and Caribbean Studies in Orlando United States | Florida International University

Florida International University | Orlando United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 18,030
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

The Master of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (MALACS) offers an innovative interdisciplinary approach, enabling students to tailor their studies to align with personal research objectives and career aspirations. This program proves especially beneficial for scholars whose academic and professional pursuits span multiple disciplines. A hallmark of the program is its emphasis on personalized faculty mentorship.
Situated in Miami—often called "The Gateway to Latin America"—FIU provides unparalleled geographic and cultural proximity to the region, offering exceptional academic and research possibilities.
With its adaptable structure, the program empowers students to craft specialized concentrations that reflect their passions, skills, and professional ambitions.
The multidisciplinary coursework equips graduates for professions demanding comprehensive understanding of Latin American and Caribbean cultures, histories, and societies. Participants can select from courses instructed by over 300 affiliated faculty members representing diverse departments throughout FIU.
Learners have the option to pursue dual Master's degrees in International Business or Law, optimizing both time and financial resources. The program provides access to FIU's vast collection of Latin American and Caribbean research materials, including Special Collections, the Diaz Ayala Music Archive, and the Digital Library of the Caribbean.
Graduates have secured positions across various sectors globally, working as educational leaders, nonprofit executives, government officials, entrepreneurs, and policy analysts. Numerous alumni have successfully advanced to doctoral programs and distinguished themselves in academic careers.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.3

Qualification Requirements

A minimum 3.00 grade point average (GPA) in a completed undergraduate degree program
Official transcripts from previous undergraduate and graduate programs. The minimum requirements are a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for the last two years of undergraduate work or post-baccalaureate study,
Official GRE verbal and quantitative scores, sent directly by the Educational Testing Service. The University Graduate School's current requirement is a minimum of 1000 combined verbal and quantitative score on the GRE or equivalent on the GMAT, EXADEP or LSAT.
International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English: TOEFL or IELTS scores, sent directly by the Educational Testing Service. The minimum requirement is a total score of 80 on the IBT TOEFL (equivalent to 550 on the paper-based version, or 213 on the computer-based version of TOEFL) or a total score of 6.3 on IELTS.
Three letters of recommendation, two of which must be from professors (no specific format is required).

Tuition USD 18,030

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