Concordia University Irvine

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A. - International Studies

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

Concordia University, located in Southern California, is an accredited Christian university offering a Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) degree with concentrations in International Business and International Education alongside a 10 or 12-month teaching contract in the People's Republic of China.
This unique program offers you the opportunity to:

Study, research and gain first-hand experience in the political, economic, cultural and social life of contemporary China.
Explore the strategic opportunities in one of the world's largest and fastest growing economies.
Develop meaningful relationships with Chinese business leaders, educators, professionals and community members.
Influence and impact the lives of a generation of young people in China.
Acquire practical knowledge of educational and business contexts and practices, providers and clients, products and services, strategies and obstacles.
Receive a graduate education with a year-long stay in China.

Ideal applicants:
• Hold a bachelor’s degree;
• Have a minimum 2.75 GPA
• Are native English speakers or equivalent
• Desire to teach in a new cultural settings
• Are prepared to learn, serve, and lead
• Posses cultural sensitivity, responsibility, diligence, resilience, independence, and ethical character

Internship Benefits:
• Monthly salary (dependent upon qualifications and placement)
• Housing or housing allowance
• Legal work visa in China
• Reimbursement of round economy class air ticket (China-US)
• Earn your MA degree (and a TESOL certificate)

What do you do with your MA degree:
• Doctoral/advanced professional studies
• NPB/NGP Work
• US Foreign Service
• Mediation/conflict Resolution
• International Education
• Corporate & Workplace Training
• Global Marketing & Consulting
• Multinational Import& Export
• Entrepreneurial Ventures

Application deadlines:
• Early application deadline: December 1, 2011($50/$125 application fee US/Int’l)
• Regular application deadline: March 1, 2012 ($50/$125 application fee US/Int’l)

Estimate program costs:
Very reasonable program costs considering the salary, housing allowance and air ticket reimbursement you will receive. Currently, total gross program costs are around $23,710. Your total estimate cash benefits while teaching in China are around $17,187, which means that your net program costs are around $6523.00. Your China experience and your MA degree: Priceless!

Accreditation:

Concordia University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities

Eligibility Requirements:

Hold a bachelor’s degree;
• Have a minimum 2.75 GPA
• Are native English speakers or equivalent
• Desire to teach in a new cultural settings
• Are prepared to learn, serve, and lead
• Posses cultural sensitivity, responsibility, diligence, resilience, independence, and ethical character

# of Credits Required:

38

International Student Requirements:

Hold a bachelor’s degree; • Have a minimum 2.75 GPA • Are native English speakers or equivalent • Desire to teach in a new cultural settings • Are prepared to learn, serve, and lead • Posses cultural sensitivity, responsibility, diligence, resilience, independence, and ethical character

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$575 USD

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities II

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999