Boston University Master of Arts in International Affairs 152 Bay State Road Boston, MA 02215 US   Phone: 1-617-353-9278   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.-International Affairs On Campus   The Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA) is designed to prepare students to pursue careers in the field of international relations after graduation. The program provides the contextual knowledge and analytical skills necessary to understand the contemporary world in all its complexity, in an environment that combines academic rigor, practical focus, and active discussion. It is appropriate for anyone interested in becoming an international relations professional, regardless of educational background, age, or experience. The MAIA degree is well suited for students with a limited background in the field, such as recent college graduates. Individuals with seven years or more of experience as international relations professionals may wish to consider our One-Year Mid-Career MA Program. Army Foreign Area Officers interested in doing their civilian schooling at BU should apply for the Mid-Career Program. The MAIA degree is a two-year program, during which students must complete fifteen regular classes as well as a workshop in which they will write a final MA Paper. The curriculum ensures that graduates will emerge with a comprehensive perspective on international issues and a clear understanding of the means by which these issues are researched, discussed, and acted upon. There is also a strong emphasis on developing students' skills in writing policy-relevant documents. The final MA paper, which each student must orally defend before a panel of three faculty members, reflects that emphasis. Students with an interest in Africa can complete a Graduate Certificate in African Studies under the joint direction of the IR Department and the African Studies Center. This certificate can be completed as part of students' MAIA coursework. Click here for details on the African Studies Certificate.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses * IR 701 Introduction to International Relations * IR 702 Research Methods for International Relations Practitioners * IR 703 International Security * IR 704 Global Economic and Development Policy  International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 6282  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 4490  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1042  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable