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A Master of International Affairs (MIA) [1] is a professional master's degree in international affairs.
Details can vary between degree-granting institutions, but such a degree typically includes these core courses: [2] [3] [4]
Additionally, certificates in functional concentrations (international business diplomacy, global gender policy, etc.) and regional concentrations (Asian studies, Arab studies, etc.) are offered to complement the core degree. [5] [6] Some programs also require proficiency in foreign languages, in addition to completing free electives outside the main program. [7]
These programs are typically offered by members of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), an association of schools of international affairs. [8] It has member schools and departments from across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. [9]