Master of Arts in International Relations - Development and Humanitarian Assistance

Syracuse University

The M.A. in international relations prepares students to develop evidence-based solutions to address international issues. Combining coursework and real-world experience, the program will prepare you for meaningful careers serving the public good across all sectors-government agencies, nonprofit organizations, NGOs and private corporations. The global community has made great strides in reducing poverty and improving livelihoods around the world, exemplified by the success of the UN Millennium Development Goals. Yet, additional development work is necessary to improve conditions worldwide.Development and humanitarian assistance work requires an understanding of changing conditions on the ground the ability to work at the non-governmental, intergovernmental and international levels an understanding of how to use economic and statistical analysis to assess the policy impact of interventions and research to support programming or policy analysis.

Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs