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Beschreibung
This program is offered by the College of Arts & Sciences. It is awarded by the St. Louis home campus, but includes study at several international Webster University campuses and partners, requiring travel to a minimum of three different countries.
The global master of arts (GMA) in international relations enables students to analyze the complexities and processes involved in world politics and international affairs while traveling the world. Students achieve this objective not only through coursework providing exposure to the key subfields of the discipline and relevant issues such as globalization, human rights, humanitarian action and economic development, but also through professional seminars and experiences at five of Webster’s overseas sites. Traveling in cohorts, students develop broad expertise in international relations while also earning a certificate in on of four specialized areas: security studies, international development, comparative and regional governance, or international non-governmental organizations. This program is ideal for students seeking work with a governmental agency, an intergovernmental organization, a nongovernmental organization, or a multinational corporation. This program is also recommended to students planning to pursue a PhD or an academic career at another institution.
Studieninhalt
Students enrolled in Webster Global degrees achieve greater comprehension of theoretical approaches to understanding global issues, not only through traditional course work but also through lived experience in different nations, interaction with local people, and through field visits. Hence, there are several fundamental experiences that distinguish the "Global degree" from a "non-global" degree.
- A Global degree cannot be completed at one Webster University campus alone.
- A Global degree includes study at several Webster University campuses in a minimum of three different countries.
- A Global degree allows students to engage directly in various cultures and develop a global perspective that might not otherwise be achieved.
- A Global degree requires a structured rotation of students among the Webster campuses with a predefined academic curriculum for each campus.
- A Global degree allows for the movement of a cohort of students between campuses while still achieving all of the requirements for graduation.
- A Global degree is designed so that the time spent in the local culture at each Webster campus complements the academic work in the student's particular area of study.
Global degree programs have a cohort of students. They are not available for single students moving among campuses. The cohort size will be determined by the academic department offering the Global degree. The integration of location-specific highlights that enhance academic understanding is crucial to a Global degree and should be organized as a part of the student's coursework, normally in professional seminars.
Locations
Students in the global international relations program typically visit five of the following countries:
- Accra, Ghana
- Athens, Greece
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Beijing, China
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Havana, Cuba
- Leiden, The Netherlands
- Vienna, Austria
Students interested in this program may enroll through the St. Louis home campus. For more information, visit webster.edu/global.
Qualifikationsprofil
Students who complete this program will be able to :
- Demonstrate working knowledge of several subfields of the discipline.
- Demonstrate strong research skills.
- Critically analyze international events and issues.
- Apply theories of international relations.
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills.
- Develop the requisite skills to seek employment.
Berufsfelder
The global master of arts (GMA) in international relations enables students to analyze the complexities and processes involved in world politics and international affairs. Students achieve this objective not only through coursework providing exposure to the key subfields of the discipline and relevant issues such as globalization, human rights, humanitarian action, and economic development, but also through professional seminars and through academic work in five of Webster’s overseas sites. The program is ideal for students seeking work with a governmental agency, an intergovernmental organization, a nongovernmental organization, or a multinational corporation. This program is also recommended to students planning to pursue a PhD or an academic career at another institution.
Einstiegsvoraussetzungen
Einstiegsvoraussetzungen für Master-Studien
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- A completed Graduate Application for Admission, which can be completed and submitted online at http://webster.edu/apply.
Important Note: When asked to choose a program on the online application, applicants should select "St. Louis campuses" > "St Louis Home campus" > "Graduate", and then choose "Global International Relations." Applicants do not have to submit another application specific to the GMAIR program.
- A $50 non-refundable application fee, which can be submitted online with the application for admission.
- An official transcript showing conferral of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students who completed their university education outside the US must have earned a comparable recognized bachelor's degree, as determined by Webster University. Students who expect to earn their bachelor's degree by July (the month prior to the start of the program) must submit an official transcript showing current academic progress. A final degree-conferred transcript must be submitted for full admission. Applicants who have completed graduate-level work should also request an official graduate transcript to be mailed to the Office of Admission.
- Students should have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 out of a 4.0 grading scale from their bachelor's degree. Students with below this GPA may be considered for admission if they show successful academic achievement in their junior and senior years. This is considered on a case-by-case basis.
- A current résumé showing education, work and volunteer experience.
- Two letters of recommendation which speak to the applicant's motivation, character and ability to be successful in an intensive, 11-month graduate program that requires significant travel. One letter should come from a former or current professor/instructor. Recommendation letters should be written in narrative form and no more than one page in length. Applicants may submit recommendation letters with their application packet.
- A phone interview or essay may be required.
In addition to the documents listed above, non-US applicants must submit an official English translation of their transcript and diploma, if applicable. Applicants whose primary language is not English must document their English language proficiency at the time of application. Refer to the Admission section of the catalog for details.