Master of International Affairs (MIA)
Master of International Affairs (IR78)
The School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) is the University of California's only professional school of international relations and the only program in the U.S. focused on the Pacific region. The Master of International Affairs (MIA) is a two-year, full-time professional degree program. The curriculum focuses on the professional’s need to have a comprehensive worldview, and students in this program specialize in business, politics, economics, development and public policy in the Pacific region.
Program Info
| Area of Study | School of Global Policy and Strategy |
| Program Overview |
The core curriculum is designed to integrate the diverse subject areas of international management, international relations and comparative public policy.
In addition to core classes, students in the program select one career track and one country/regional specialization: China Korea Japan Latin America Southeast Asia Language acquisition is a key element within the curriculum. GPS Students will take language courses that correspond to their selected regional specialization, unless certain conditions are met. |
| Specializations |
Career tracks are designed for students to acquire expertise in a functional area of their choice and consist of five courses from a prescribed list: two required and three electives. Students will choose one of the following career tracks:
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| Department | School of Global Policy and Strategy |
| Major | Master of International Affairs |
| Degree | Master of International Affairs |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Additional Notes |
**Applications submitted after January 15 will be considered on a rolling basis. Contact gps-apply@ucsd.edu for more information. |
| Application Deadlines |
May 31, 2020 (Fall 2020) |
Basic Requirement
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Admissions Tests |
GRE General or GMAT is required. |
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English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. All letters of recommendation must be in English. Those making the recommendations can submit the recommendation directly through GradApply or mail it to the GPS Office of Admissions in a sealed envelope signed across the flap by the recommender. The recommendation must include complete contact information for the recommender. |
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Statement of Purpose |
Required Statement of Purpose has no word limit, and can include the following information:
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Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website gps.ucsd.edu |
| Email gps-apply@ucsd.edu |
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Campus Office
School of Global Policy and Strategy
UC San Diego Robinson Building Complex |
| Phone 858 534 5914 |
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Mailing Address
Office of Admissions School of Global Policy and Strategy University of California, San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0519 La Jolla, CA 92093-0519 |