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International Masters for Health Leadership

McGill University, Desautels Faculty of Management

Canada

Business Administration, International Relations, Health Administration, Public Health

Master's Degree

Developing management and leadership skills for health care around the globe, the International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL) began in 2006 as part of the quest to become a world leader in health care management and leadership education. Beyond the Master of Management degree, this program enrolls experienced working professionals in all areas of health care and includes students from more than 15 countries each year. The program is delivered in three synchronous (live) online modules, a 2-week module in the UK, a final 2-week in-person module in Montreal, an online Managerial Exchange and a non-thesis master’s degree paper.

English

1 Year 6 Months

Master of Arts in National Security

Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security (DMGS)

United States of America (USA)

Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

DMGS' M.A. in National Security prepares students to develop the skills to diagnose contemporary and anticipated threats and opportunities in US national security.

English

Master of Arts in International Relations

San Francisco State University

United States of America (USA)

Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences

Master of Arts (MA)

To receive serious consideration, applicants will have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with relevant coursework and a grade point average of at least 3.3 (out of 4.0) in the last 60 units of undergraduate study.

English

Master of Public and International Affairs

University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public & International Affairs

United States of America (USA)

International Relations, Public Administration

Master's Degree

Gain the versatile skills to participate in international affairs—whether that’s at the UN or in war-torn conflict zones. The MPIA degree will prepare you for a career as a policymaker, diplomat, intelligence official, global business leader, nonprofit manager, or policy researcher.

English

2 Years

MASTER OF ARTS IN GLOBAL STUDIES

Truett-McConnell University

United States of America (USA)

Humanities, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Science

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Global Studies will offer our students the simple basics that will equip them for a lifetime of learning and ministry and, more pragmatically, for their time on the mission field. Upon completion of this program, their bag of tools will have the essentials to guide them in rightly dealing with the word of God and developing a solid theological foundation, in addition to having the missiological fundamentals that will enable them to partake in God’s mission of making one people out of all peoples.

English

Master of International Public Affairs

University of Wisconsin-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs

United States of America (USA)

International Relations, Public Administration

Master's Degree

Globalization presents challenges that demand a new perspective on governance. An increasingly global economy is shaping a new business-government relationship, blunting governments' regulatory capacity and introducing greater complexity to the design of public policies to promote important social goals.

English

Master of Arts in Statecraft and National Security Affairs

The Institute Of World Politics (IWP)

United States of America (USA)

Political Science, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

This degree is designed for students currently in the national security community or for those who wish to enter this career field. It provides a comprehensive study of the theory and practice of national security policy, process, and implementation, both in historical and contemporary perspectives. Significant attention is directed toward vital current policy issues as well as understanding foreign cultures and the practices of foreign powers.

English

MS of Strategic Intelligence

National Intelligence University

United States of America (USA)

Political Science, International Relations

Master of Science (MSc)

What does the term “Strategic Intelligence” mean? At the National Intelligence University, it means the role played by the entire Intelligence Community in supporting the processes, development and execution of the United States’ national security strategy. It encompasses regional as well as global issues; military and civilian concerns; political and technical processes; and includes the assessment of physical, cultural and economic environmental considerations. The Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence covers the entire U.S. Intelligence Community and its mission, the environment in which it must function, and the potential adversaries it may deal with now and in the future. The program also focuses on the intelligence required to support the National Security Strategy and component strategies. The National Intelligence University, through the MSSI program, brings together students from across the entire Intelligence Community, including its military elements. By studying with and about each other’s agencies, and being guided by the NIU faculty through curricula on global issues, regional studies, intelligence practices, and capabilities (including those of potential adversaries), MSSI graduates earn a broader understanding of the entire IC, its challenges, and its role in supporting national security strategy.

English

Master of Global Leadership

Pacific Rim Christian University

United States of America (USA)

Business Administration, International Relations, Organizational Leadership, Management, Public Policy

Master's Degree

In the Master of Global Leadership program, students will develop their faith, knowledge, and skills so that they can lead in the public arena with a global perspective, whether it be in politics and government or international business and nonprofit organizations. The program is taught by Christian faculty members who have lived and taught all over the world.

English

MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)

United States of America (USA)

Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations

Master's Degree

The Master of International Affairs (MIA), which is underpinned by SIPA’s unrivaled expertise on issues that transcend national boundaries, prepares students to address major international issues as experts and leaders in governments and organizations around the world.

English

Master of International Public Policy and Management (IPPAM)

University of Southern California USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

United States of America (USA)

International Relations, Public Administration

Master's Degree

The International Public Policy and Management Program (IPPAM) offers a Master of International Public Policy and Management (MIPM) degree designed for international students and U.S. students working in international settings. This executive program targets mid-career professionals with experience in government, nonprofit organizations or businesses engaged in the design, planning and management of social programs and services.

English

MA in International Studies

DePaul University Department of International Studies

United States of America (USA)

Political Science, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

Earn your master’s in International Studies and develop a worldly perspective with a lens on global inequality. This academically rigorous, thesis-driven program, grounded in critical theory, uniquely focuses on themes of power and global systems. We're dedicated to building a community of scholars and researchers who demonstrate a commitment to questioning power and politics in a way that bridges theory and practice.

English

2 Years

Master of Global Human Development (MGHD)

Georgetown University - SFS - School of Foreign Service

United States of America (USA)

Public Policy, International Relations, Social Sciences

Master's Degree

Master of Global Human Development (MGHD) prepares students—through coursework, co-curricular activity, and a summer field assignment—to understand the challenges of development and provides them with the tools and experience to address those challenges as successful professionals.

English

2 Years

Master of Arts in Global Environmental Policy

American University

United States of America (USA)

Environmental Science, Public Policy, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

Rising seas. Carbon-intensive economies and climate migrants. Environmental racism. Water grabs and soil erosion. Species extinction and global toxification. The Global Environmental Politics MA program provides perspectives and skills for a career that engages some of the most important and complex issues of our time. We believe that a healthy environment is required for human flourishing and that the work of environmental protection requires knowledgeable, committed, and strategic agents of change. Global environmental challenges are urgent and interconnected. We prepare our students with a flexible and rigorous curriculum that couples breadth with the ability to dive deeply into self-designed concentrations. Our goal is to empower our students to translate their passions for justice, ecological well-being, and humane governance into a lifetime of meaningful work. If this sounds like you, apply to join our community of scholars and graduate students in Washington, DC, the home of powerful leverage points for environmental and social change.

English

2 Years

MA in International Affairs (MAIA)

Boston University - Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies

United States of America (USA)

Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA) is a versatile two-year program that prepares students to pursue a wide range of careers in the field of international relations, including in national governments and a variety of IGOs and NGOs.

English

2 Years

Masters in Global Inclusion and Social Development

University of Massachusetts Boston School for Global Inclusion and Social Development

United States of America (USA)

Public Policy, International Relations, Social Sciences

Master's Degree

Whether you are switching careers, seeking a new opportunity, or looking to get a promotion, our master’s program in global inclusion and social development can help you reach the next level in your field.

English

1 Year

MA Human Rights, Globalisation and Justice

Keele University

United Kingdom

International Relations, Social Sciences, Law

Master of Arts (MA)

This course offers an exciting opportunity to study human rights in the interdisciplinary context of law, politics and philosophy. The course content reflects that human rights are one of the key discourses of our times. The course is aimed both at people working in related fields (for example, professionals working in the fields of law, government and public sector, social services, human resource management, or human rights advocacy), and anyone else interested in further study in this area.

English

1 Year

MA International Labour and Trade Union Studies (ILTUS)

Ruskin College

United Kingdom

International Relations, Social Sciences

Master of Arts (MA)

Labour movements worldwide are seen as being in crisis and are actively seeking ways of renewal. These issues are closely linked with globalisation and with fluidity among emergent transitional and developing states and countries. Ruskin’s place in the labour movement, together with academic staff researching, writing and teaching in the field, puts it in a good position to become a centre of debate and scholarship in this project.

English

1 Year

MA in International Politics

City University of London

United Kingdom

Political Science, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

Get behind the headlines to discover the structures and ideas that shape global affairs, and open up a wide range of exciting career possibilities with this world-class MA.

English

1 Year

Master in Advanced European and International Studies – Applied European Policy and Governance Studies – Nice-Canterbury-Berlin

Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE)

Germany, France, United Kingdom

Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations

Master's Degree

The Master in Advanced European and International Studies - Applied European Policy and Governance Studies is a one-year programme which is taught in two languages (English and French), with a trilingual option in German. The Master takes place in Nice-Canterbury-Berlin. Learn about European integration, international relations, EU policies and economics, participate in professional skills workshops and career coachings, improve your linguistic skills and acquire the competences to become a Policy Officer in international organisations. A special feature of this programme is the applied component at the crossroads of theory and practice.

English, French, German

1 Year

399 Best International Relations Master's Degree Programs for 2025

International Masters for Health Leadership

Master of Arts in National Security

Master of Arts in International Relations

Master of Public and International Affairs

MASTER OF ARTS IN GLOBAL STUDIES

Master of International Public Affairs

Master of Arts in Statecraft and National Security Affairs

MS of Strategic Intelligence

Master of Global Leadership

MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Master of International Public Policy and Management (IPPAM)

MA in International Studies

Master of Global Human Development (MGHD)

Master of Arts in Global Environmental Policy

MA in International Affairs (MAIA)

Masters in Global Inclusion and Social Development

MA Human Rights, Globalisation and Justice

MA International Labour and Trade Union Studies (ILTUS)

MA in International Politics

Master in Advanced European and International Studies – Applied European Policy and Governance Studies – Nice-Canterbury-Berlin

Master's Degree, International Relations