Master of Arts in International Studies
Master of Arts in International Studies
The Master of Arts in International Studies is a 36-hour, non-thesis program designed to equip leaders for service in a broad array of multicultural contexts, including for-profit business, non-profit/non-governmental organizations, diplomacy, and government. The degree provides a broad-based view of how the interplay between diverse cultures affects commerce, diplomatic relations, society, government, religion, foreign affairs, the arts, and other facets of society in today’s global environment. Graduates of the program will be equipped to lead with distinction and diplomacy in an ever-globalizing world, as well as serve their communities in culturally-sensitive ways.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
Admission Requirements Specific to This Program:
Master of Arts in International Studies applicants must: 1) have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution recognized by DBU, 2) show strong moral character commensurate with the University’s mission of producing servant leaders, and 3) demonstrate through their academic record a likelihood of success in the Master of Arts in International Studies program. In addition to these requirements, the applicant’s record of service in the community and in positions of leadership will be considered.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
MAIS 5001 International Job Shadowing is a required course unless the student chooses MAIS 5310 Short-Term International Immersion Experience (S-L). In MAIS 5001, the student shadows an international leader in a foreign country for one business week.
REQUIRED CORE CURRICULUM (24 hours)
COURSE |
CREDIT HOURS |
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REQUIRED CORE CURRICULUM |
27 |
MAIS 5301 - Contemporary Global Issues (Travel Study) MAIS 5302 - Geopolitics Through the Lens of Geography MAIS 5303 - Christian Perspectives on Global Religions and Worldviews (S-L) MAIS 5305 - Cultural Intelligence MAIS 5317 - Comparing Government Structures and Political Systems MAIS 5318 - International Political Economy MAIS 5319 - International Security: The Trigger Point MAIS 6306 - Cross-Cultural and Global Leadership MAL 6301 - Christian Worldview of Leadership |
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CONCENTRATIONS Choose one |
9 |
Global Business ECON 6303 - International Economics and the Legal Environment ENTR 6306 - International Entrepreneurship FINA 6321 - International Finance MAGL 5345 - Business as Mission (S-L) MAIS 5310 - Short-Term International Immersion Experience (S-L) MANA 6311 - Global Initiatives in Management MRKT 6321 - International Marketing COMA 6324 - Communication for Global Organizations ECON 6303 - International Economics and the Legal Environment HIED 6311 - Access and Equity in Higher Education MAGL 5343 - Understanding Islam MAIS 5304 - International Peace and Conflict Studies MAIS 5310 - Short-Term International Immersion Experience (S-L) MAIS 5313 - Urbanization and Development MAIS 5314 - International Relations: The Human Market MAIS 5315 - International Ethics: The Gray Line MAIS 5316 - An International Threat: Global Health Issues MAL 6301 - Christian Worldview of Leadership MALA 5333 - Fine Arts in East Asia POLS 5314 - International Relations
General International Studies Select any three courses from the following: Global Business International Relations
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Total Credit Hours Required |
36 |
(S-L)=Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Find course descriptions by category under the Graduate Course Descriptions section in the navigation panel. |