Program Overview
The Liberal Studies at College of Staten Island 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 Liberal Studies 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 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Liberal Studies 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
- Roots of Modern Culture
- Roots of Modern Society
- Modern Culture
- Modern Society
- Industrial Food in Modern Society
- Interaction of Western and Non-Western Societies
- Ancient Roots of Modern Thought
- Seminar: Values and Contemporary Issues
- Masters Essay Tutorial
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- Baccalaureate degree in Accounting or a\nrelated field such as Business or Economics. \n
- Letter of intent \n
- Overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or\nhigher. \n
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). \n
- CSI graduates who have a GPA of 3.2 or higher\nin their accounting or business pre-major and major are exempt from taking\nthe GMAT. \n
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language\n(TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). \n
- Two letters of recommendation from instructors\nor employers. One letter, whenever possible, should come from a current or\nformer employer. \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact College of Staten Island 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 College of Staten Island
College of Staten Island
New York, United States
The College of Staten Island (CSI) is a senior college within The City University of New York (CUNY). Visit our website for Admissions and Program information.
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
