Syracuse,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration - National and International Security Policy in Syracuse United States | Syracuse University
Syracuse University
|
Syracuse United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The National and International Security Policy program offers curriculum designed to cultivate leadership, administrative, and public service competencies across diverse domains including defense strategy, diplomatic affairs, intelligence operations, counterterrorism, peacekeeping initiatives, and conflict mediation. This program emphasizes the complex relationship between policy frameworks, legal systems, operational procedures, and the ethical dilemmas inherent in national security.
Participants in this academic track gain expertise to tackle modern security issues impacting economic stability, environmental protection, food security, public health, technological infrastructure, communication networks, legal systems, and governmental operations.
Following the events of 9/11, significant transformations occurred in border protection protocols, transportation security measures, communication networks, intelligence collection methods, and counterterrorism strategies. The establishment of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security represented a strategic move toward enhanced interdepartmental cooperation and public-private partnerships. Digital technologies and innovative solutions have revolutionized security practices, introducing novel complexities that challenge conventional notions of safety, personal privacy, legal frameworks, and international jurisdictions.
Similar to other professional fields, the security sector experiences continuous evolution, demanding governmental bodies to maintain adaptability and strategic foresight. This necessitates refined technical proficiencies like data interpretation and geospatial analysis, alongside social science capabilities including policy evaluation, historical context, and global affairs expertise.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Personal statement
R'sum (preferred) or CV
The GRE: no longer required for application to any PAIA master's degree program
Public Administration: GRE recommended*
International Relations and Public Diplomacy & Global Communications: GRE optional**
English Proficiency Exam (international students only): TOEFL /, IELTS , or Duolingo scores
Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application, but will be necessary to enroll into the program
Letters of recommendation: Three (3) letters of recommendation from a current or previous faculty member and/or professional supervisor
*Applicants to the M.P.A. program must demonstrate adequate quantitative, analytic and writing aptitude to be admitted. These requirements can be evidenced by successful completion of coursework in relevant content areas and/or by adequate performance on the GRE or GMAT exams.
**The GRE may demonstrate an applicant's quantitative, analytic or writing ability and, though not required, will be considered for those applicants who choose to submit them.
All test scores must be sent to Syracuse University from the testing service.
Admitted students over the past three years have had median GPAs of 3.5. Past GRE scores of successful candidates who chose to submit them averaged: 158 Verbal, 156 Quantitative and 4.5 Analytical Writing. The median TOEFL scores of those applicants admitted over the past three years have been above 105. Minimum scores for English Language proficiency are 100 for the TOEFL and 7.0 for the IELTS.
R'sum (preferred) or CV
The GRE: no longer required for application to any PAIA master's degree program
Public Administration: GRE recommended*
International Relations and Public Diplomacy & Global Communications: GRE optional**
English Proficiency Exam (international students only): TOEFL /, IELTS , or Duolingo scores
Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application, but will be necessary to enroll into the program
Letters of recommendation: Three (3) letters of recommendation from a current or previous faculty member and/or professional supervisor
*Applicants to the M.P.A. program must demonstrate adequate quantitative, analytic and writing aptitude to be admitted. These requirements can be evidenced by successful completion of coursework in relevant content areas and/or by adequate performance on the GRE or GMAT exams.
**The GRE may demonstrate an applicant's quantitative, analytic or writing ability and, though not required, will be considered for those applicants who choose to submit them.
All test scores must be sent to Syracuse University from the testing service.
Admitted students over the past three years have had median GPAs of 3.5. Past GRE scores of successful candidates who chose to submit them averaged: 158 Verbal, 156 Quantitative and 4.5 Analytical Writing. The median TOEFL scores of those applicants admitted over the past three years have been above 105. Minimum scores for English Language proficiency are 100 for the TOEFL and 7.0 for the IELTS.
Tuition
USD
35,010