MA in International Affairs in Boston United States | Northeastern University

The International Affairs Master's program provides a demanding yet adaptable curriculum, featuring instruction from esteemed faculty across diverse fields while addressing contemporary global challenges. This multidisciplinary program equips future global leaders by integrating theoretical frameworks, conceptual approaches, and research methods from various disciplines with immersive learning experiences in Boston, nationwide, and internationally.
In our rapidly globalizing world where people, resources, ideas, and conflicts increasingly cross boundaries, emerging leaders in activism, policymaking, and academia must develop both critical analysis skills and the ability to leverage these dynamics positively. The International Affairs MA is a cross-disciplinary graduate program focused on cultivating globally competent citizens. A comprehensive understanding of world affairs requires transcending single-discipline perspectives and developing interdisciplinary analytical capabilities.

Our curriculum covers multiple social sciences and humanities disciplines, with courses led by distinguished scholars specializing in areas including democratization, gender studies, globalization, ethnic relations, human rights law, international diplomacy, social movements, and justice initiatives. The program addresses growing needs across public, corporate, and nonprofit sectors for professionals possessing the specialized knowledge, analytical tools, and methodological expertise to tackle complex global challenges facing organizations and communities worldwide.