Overview

This Global Affairs MA course from the Fairleigh Dickinson University is distinguished by both its faculty and students. Our students come from around the globe, working primarily in consulates or diplomatic missions. In addition to FDU faculty, key professors include former United Nations Ambassadors, Consuls General and other outstanding professionals and academics who hold small, in-person classes.

The M.A. Global Affairs at Fairleigh Dickinson University comprises 30 credits (10 courses) of graduate-level coursework held off-campus primarily in consulates and missions to the United Nations in New York City. Students typically take six credits per quarter and complete the program in two to three years. Courses begin in September, January, May, and July.

Key facts:

The program is tailored to the mobility needs of the diplomatic corps, with progressive stages to complete the M.A. degree, and online courses to accelerate or to complete the program if students are re-posted out of the area:

Diplomado (6 credits) for special cohorts
Certificate in Diplomacy and International Relations (18 credits)
Master of Arts in Global Affairs (30 credits)

The program may be taken from abroad completely online or by live tie-in to the classes in New York City.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genocide
Methods of Political Analysis
World Heritage Law and Policy
Thesis or Project
Seminar on Globalization
Trafficking in Humans

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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National students: rolling admission

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States
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Disciplines

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GPA

2.7

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General requirements

A graduate application for admission.
A bachelor’s degree (or corresponding post-secondary degree) from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative grade point ratio (CGPR) of 2.70. Applicants with a CGPR of less than 2.70 may be admitted as non-matriculated students on probation.
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended. Applicants who are unable to provide official documents at the time of enrollment may register as non-matriculated students with a graduate faculty adviser.

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10470 USD / year

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10470 USD / year

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10470 USD / year

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Madison

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1793 - 4414 USD / month

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