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International Affairs GradSchool GuideFall 2012 Tool Book

“By developing a citizenry that is enlightened andinformed about international relations, the ForeignPolicy Association performs an invaluable service toour country.”– President Ronald Reagan-1-

The Foreign Policy Association Global Career Boot Camps provide internationallyminded individuals with the tools needed to realize successful careers in global affairs.Established by the renowned Foreign Policy Association, FPA Global Career BootCamps offer specialized courses, networking opportunities and invaluable access toinsider information for the next generation of global professionals.No other institution gives you the practical information you need to prepare for, breakinto, or navigate your career in international affairs.-2-

International Affairs GradSchool GuideFall 2012 Tool BookcontentsTop 50 International Affairs Graduate Programs 4International Affairs Studies: An Overview 35Career Paths / Salary Expectations 37Application Guidance: Essay, Resume, Recommendations 41Internship / Volunteer / Fellowship Resources 42Stay Connected 46-3-

Top 50 International AffairsGraduate ProgramsAmerican University, School of International Service (APSIA)4400 Massachusetts Avenue NWWashington, DC edu/sis/programsThe School of International Service (SIS) is the largest school of international affairs inthe United States, with more than 3,000 students at the BA, MA, and PhD levels, from150 countries. SIS seeks to train future global leaders who possess cross-culturalsensitivity, professional expertise in a specialized subject area, and strong analytical andpersonal skills.The SIS Master's program, together with the many co-curricular opportunities the Schooloffers, provides key links between theory and practice. The program, with its eight majorfields of study, equips graduates with the competence and skills necessary forprofessional careers in today's increasingly complex and globalized environment. TheSIS experience includes the depth necessary for intellectual and skills development andthe flexibility students need to shape their studies precisely to fit their professionalobjectives. Each field includes theory, economics, social science research methods, andresources and opportunities for experiential learning. Further, students construct theirconcentration by choosing a set of courses from one of the School's fields or by designinga uniquely tailored field to meet their needs.SIS offers unique opportunities for learning about other peoples and cultures. Its majorprograms of study – Comparative and Regional Studies, Global Environmental Policy,International Communication, International Development, International EconomicRelations, International Politics, International Peace and Conflict Resolution, and UnitedStates Foreign Policy – offer a rigorous preparation for careers in international affairs.Degrees offered: MA International Affairs, MA International Economic Relations, MAGlobal Environmental Policy, MA International Communications, MA InternationalPeace and Conflict Resolution, MS Development Management, MA InternationalDisability PolicyBoston University, Department of International RelationsGraduate School of Arts & Sciences Admissions Office705 Commonwealth Avenue-4-

Suite 112Boston, MA 02215www.bu.edu/irThe Department of International Relations at Boston University is dedicated tosupporting students’ efforts to understand the world in its complexity. The departmentoffers a unique blend of academic and practical applications in international relations.Faculty include both policy-oriented scholars and international relations professionals.Many are deeply involved in current issues of international relations through writing,consulting, and ongoing work with governments, international organizations, andthinktanks.The Department of International Relations offers eight Master of Arts degrees, providingstudents with a range of programs tailored to their specific career goals and needs. Thesedynamic programs provide students the opportunity to learn about international affairsthrough study in the IR Department and contiguous study in other Boston Universitydepartments.Degrees offered: MA International Affairs, MA International Relations &Religion, MAGlobal Development Policy, MA International Relations& Jurist DoctorCarleton University, The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (APSIA)1401 Dunton Tower, 1125 Colonel By DriveOttawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6www1.carleton.ca/npsiaFor over 40 years, The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) hasbeen training Canada’s best and brightest graduate students in international affairs. Wehave well over 2,000 alumni, many of whom have gone on to key leadership positions inthe Canadian federal and provincial public service, foreign governments, the UnitedNations, and the private and not-for-profit sectors. NPSIA offers the mostcomprehensive, advanced degree programs in international affairs at the Master’s andDoctoral level in Canada.The NPSIA program is interdisciplinary, reflecting the philosophy that exposure to awide range of disciplines such as political science, economics, law, sociology, publichealth and history is necessary to develop an understanding of our complex globalenvironment.Degrees offered: Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security, MAInternational Affairs, Joint MA international Affairs and JD-5-

Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs (APSIA)School of International and Public Affairs420 West 118th StreetNew York, NY 10027www.sipa.columbia.eduFor more than 60 years, Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairshas been educating professionals who work in public, private and nonprofit organizationsto make a difference in the world. Through rigorous social science research and hands-onpractice, SIPA’s graduates and faculty strive to improve social services, advocate forhuman rights, strengthen markets, protect the environment, and secure peace, in theirhome communities and around the world.The curricula of SIPA’s seven degree programs all combine training in analyticalmethods and practical management skills to ensure that graduates are prepared tounderstand problems and implement solutions. Students combine these core skills with afocus on a policy area of their choice, and they typically engage in a practice-orientedcapstone or workshop experience toward the end of their studies. The School draws itsstrengths from the resources of New York City and Columbia University, and yet has aglobal reach, with a student body that is 50 percent international; 15,000 graduates inmore than 150 countries; and educational partners in global cities such as London, Paris,Berlin, Singapore, Beijing, Mexico City, and São Paulo.Degrees Offered: Master of International Affairs (MIA), Master of Public Administration(MPA), Program in Economic Policy Management (PEPM), MPA Development PracticeCornell University, Department of Government609 Bradfield HallCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 14853government.arts.cornell.eduCornell’s department of government is devoted to the study of political power, politicalinstitutions, public policy, public opinion and participation, political economy,interactions between citizens and governments, and the international system. Thegraduate program in Government at Cornell prepares students for academic and researchcareers in political science. All students admitted to the program are expected to earn adoctoral degree.-6-

Cornell University does not have a degree program in International Relations. It ispossible to incorporate International Relations into a graduate degree program inGovernment, but students must satisfy the requirements for the entire program, not justthe IR portion.However, Cornell does offer many degree programs with an international component andseveral concentrations in international studies. These can be found at the Mario EinaudiCenter for International Studies. The Einaudi Center is the umbrella organization formore than 20 interdisciplinary Programs across the university. These fall into three broadcategories: Area Studies Programs, Development Programs, and Thematic Programs, andinclude studies in international law, political economy, global health, and populationdevelopment, as well as regional studies. More information on these programs and theEinaudi Center can be found here: http://www.einaudi.cornell.edu.Degrees offered: M.R.P. -International Studies in Planning, MPS in Masters InternationalDevelopment, PH.D offered in American Politics, Comparative Politics, InternationalRelations, and Political Theory.Duke University, Sanford School of Public PolicySanford School of Public PolicyBox 90237Durham, NC 27708-0237 USAsanford.duke.eduThe Duke Center for International Development (DCID) is dedicated to strengtheningcapacity for international development through interdisciplinary approaches to practice,research, international advising, mid-career training and post-graduate education. DCIDfaculty and staff continuously strive to create programs that meet the specific needs ofeach client and student.Established in 1971 as the Institute of Policy Sciences and Public Affairs, the SanfordSchool of Public Policy has one of the nation’s largest public policy undergraduateprograms, graduating about 175 majors each year. The School also offers selectivemaster’s degrees programs in public policy (MPP) and international development policy,and a PhD program. MPP candidates also may earn joint or concurrent professionaldegrees in law, business, divinity, medicine or environmental policy.The two-year professional MPP program prepares students for leadership roles in variouslevels of government, non-profit organizations and with corporations both in domesticand international locations. Dual-degrees with Duke or UNC schools are available in law(JD), business (MBA); and Duke environment (MEM). A dual-degree in medicine (MD)is available with Duke's Medical program.-7-