Program Overview
The International Affairs: International Economic Relations at American University Washington DC is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Affairs: International Economic Relations programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,526 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Affairs: International Economic Relations programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Introduction to Economic Theory (3)\', \'International Economics (3)\', \'International Trade Relations (3)\', \'International Financial Relations (3)\', \'International Political Economy (3)\', \'International Finance and the Emerging Markets (3)\', \'Economic Policies in the European Union (3)\', \'Financial Issues in Latin America (3)\', \'Global Economic Governance (3)\', \'Global Financial Governance (3)\', \'Applied Econometrics I (3) or\', \'Applied Econometrics II (3) or\', \'Regression (3) or\', \'Approved first-level methods course\', \'Financial Accounting (3) or\', \'Applied Econometrics II (3) (if not taken as first-level methods course) or\', \'Research and Professional Methods in International Affairs (3) : Qualitative Methods and Methodology or\', \'Approved second-level methods course\', \'Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis I (3) or\', \'Statistics, Research Design, and Research Methods for International Affairs (3) or\', \'Research and Professional Methods in International Affairs (3) : Statistics, Research Design, and Research Methods for International Affairs II or\', \'Statistical Methods (3) or\', \'Approved first-level methods course\', \'Financial Accounting (3) or\', \'Applied Econometrics I (3) or\', \'Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis II (3) or\', \'Regression (3) or\', \'Approved second-level methods course\', "9 credit hours of courses approved by the student\'s academic advisor from a related field. Students may design their own related field with approval of the academic advisor. Examples include:", "Master\'s Thesis Supervision (1-6) (may include 3 elective credit hours) or", \'Substantial research paper or practicum requirement\', "3 credit hours selected from skills workshops, internship for credit, master\'s thesis requirement, or other elective courses"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must hold an accredited bachelor\'s degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least a B+ (3.30 or higher on a 4.00 scale) and should have had at least 24 credit hours of social science coursework relevant to international studies. Students who do not meet these minimum requirements, if otherwise admissible, may be assigned additional coursework in excess of degree requirements specified at the time of admission.
All applicants must submit two letters of reference evaluating undergraduate academic performance and suitability for graduate study in international affairs, at least one of which should be from an academic source. A resume should be included in the application. Applicants must submit transcripts from all institutions attended. Cultural factors are considered in evaluating transcripts and examination results.Requests for the transfer of a maximum of 6 graduate credit hours from other accredited institutions to be applied to a master\'s degree must be completed in the student\'s first semester in the graduate program at American University. A minimum grade of B in each course is required for transfer. Transfer courses must have been completed within five years of admission and must fulfill stated requirements of the degree program.English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,526 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 1,526 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact American University Washington DC directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About American University Washington DC
American University Washington DC
Washington D.C., United States
The American University Washington College of Law is the law school of American University, a private research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is accredited by the American Bar...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months