Master of Arts in International Relations - International Political Economy - Finance, Trade and Migration

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. A basic understanding of economic principles is an indispensable part of the international affairs graduate’s toolkit. This need is more vital as global economic factors drive the rise in populism and threaten a return to the protectionism that aggravated international conflict during the inter-war period. More recently, the Great Recession and the advance in automation raise profound questions about the efficacy of economic policy and international economic governance.This career track focuses on the economic relationship between states. It also examines the incentives facing non-state actors in the realms of international trade, finance and migration, while probing how issues like technology and climate change impact international conflict and cooperation.

Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs