International Affairs: Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
American University Washington DCProgram Overview
The International Affairs: Natural Resources and Sustainable Development 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: Natural Resources and Sustainable Development 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: Natural Resources and Sustainable Development 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) or\', \'Environmental Economics (3) or\', \'International Economics (3) or\', \'Approved economics course\', \'Environment and Politics (3)\', \'Studies in Global Environmental Politics (3)\', \'Global Climate Change (3 credit hours required)\', \'Political Ecology of Food and Agriculture (3 credit hours required)\', \'Water Governance (3 credit hours required)\', \'International Development (3)\', \'Environment and Development (3)\', \'11 credit hours of SIS-602 AU-University for Peace Exchange topics courses\', \'9 credit hours of additional approved SIS or other American University graduate courses\', \'University for Peace Exchange (1-6) (topics)\', \'Practice of International Relations (3)\', \'Practicum in International Affairs (3)\', "Master\'s Research Requirement (1-3)", "Master\'s Thesis Supervision (1-6) (may include 3 elective credit hours)"]
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