Division of Global Affairs

About

The Divison of Global Affairs (DGA) offers a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Global Affairs. At DGA we take a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of globalization that stresses a multifaceted understanding of what globality means.

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How You Will Learn

Cutting across academic fields, the Division of Global Affairs brings together faculty from Arts and Sciences (political science, history, sociology, economics, anthropology and others), the School of Law, the Business School, the School of Criminal Justice and the School of Public Affairs and Administration. Students will take a range of foundational courses in global studies as well as more specialized electives reflecting their particular interests.
The Master’s degree prepares students to work in the public and private international sectors, as well as in non-governmental organizations, think-tanks, foundations, and media companies focusing on global issues.
The Ph.D. is geared towards preparing future scholars eager to adopt and cultivate a planetary perspective on global issues from an interdisciplinary and multicultural standpoint. The Ph.D. in Global Affairs can also be an excellent track for policy jobs at the global level requiring advanced expertise.

Programs

Graduate

Global Affairs, B.A/M.S

Global Affairs, M.S.

Global Affairs, Ph.D.

Call For Papers

SAGA Announces Annual Global Affairs Conference "Global Politics In The Era of Climate Change"

The deadline for submission of papers is Monday, February 24th, 2020

Submission Guidelines (PDF)

Interdisciplinary perspectives, the faculty and staff and scholarships were three key considerations for pursuing my doctorate at the Division of Global Affairs

Rochni Nazala

Indonesia

I have a clearer path to my research on the rise of China with a comprehensive understanding of traditional IR concepts, such as power and strategy.

Weihao Huang

Taiwan

The program has a student body that encompasses all corners of the world—an ideal environment for global studies.

Eltion Meka

Albania

DGA has given me the confidence to lead and an inclination to pursue a permanent career in governance and development.

Yemi Onitiri

Former U.S Army Special Operations-Civil Affairs Analyst

Cooperation with leading professors in international relations, development and security is contributing significantly to my development as a researcher

Iuliia Kononenko

Ukraine