Study MA Global Affairs at Fairleigh Dickinson University - United States in the USA, School of Public and Global Affairs

What will I learn?

The Master of Arts in Global Affairs offers an intensive examination of our complex economic, political and social world issues, with in-depth perspectives on today’s political and global economy, international problems and conflict resolution. Our program 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.

Which department am I in?

School of Public and Global Affairs

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$9,705.00 per year
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Florham Campus

285 Madison Avenue,

Madison,

New Jersey,

07940, Northeast, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$9,705.00 per year
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Metropolitan Campus

1000 River Road,

Teaneck,

New Jersey,

07666, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

The credentials required for admission to the Master of Arts degree in Global Affairs as a matriculated student include the following:

A bachelors 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

Academic requirements

Students must complete 30 credits (10 courses) of graduate-level coursework in political science or in sister disciplines, as approved, in history, economics, business or public administration, or administrative science.

Students are strongly encouraged to engage in a thesis and use up to six credits to complete it.

A cumulative grade point ratio of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale is required for graduation. Students who receive more than two grades of C or lower will be dismissed from the program.

English proficiency: TOEFL IBT 60; IELTS - 5.5; ITEP - 3.5; Pearsons PTE-A – 50.

Application Deadlines: Fall (August) Semester: July 1, Spring (January) Semester: December 1, Summer semester (limited programs): May 1.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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