Global Affairs
December 5, 2024 2024-12-20 10:33Global Affairs
Online M.A. in
Global Affairs
Gain a practical understanding of
foreign policy & international relations.
24+ Months
12 Courses
33 Hours
$818/CH
The OU Online M.A. in Global Affairs is a 33-credit-hour program designed to deliver an international perspective on global turbulence’s political, economic, and social dimensions. Graduates will increase their knowledge of global affairs, enhance their ability to operate in a dynamic global environment and expand their global connections while gaining a practical understanding of foreign policy and international relations.
Admissions Deadline
Rolling admissions*
*This program typically has an earlier application deadline than the standard 14 days prior to intended start. Please check directly with the program to ensure your application is received in time.
Program Start Terms
Fall, Spring
Academic Term
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Faculty Expertise
Learn from OU faculty carefully selected for their global affairs expertise spanning international hot spots like China and the Middle East. Faculty share this expertise with our students to prepare them to be global leaders for today’s and tomorrow’s problems.
Study Abroad
The education abroad experience is a nationally distinctive dimension of the online M.A. in Global Affairs. Interaction between participants during the international trip spills back into the online classroom. The cost of the trip is covered by tuition (except for airfare and some meals).
Flexible Format
Learn in a flexible online program designed for working professionals. You’ll engage in online discussions with professors and fellow students while gaining the advanced skills and hands-on experience needed to take your career to the next level.
OU Online graduates find employment within six months after graduation*
OU Online graduates report earning an annual salary of $75,000 or more*
OU Online students say the skills they gained in their program made them more competitive in their career field*
*Source: OU Online Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023
Pursue your Global
Affairs Master's
degree
The diplomacy lab practicum allows students to engage in real-world issues independently and in groups.
International Trip
The international trip is led by faculty with deep knowledge of the area, which provides experiential learning necessary for anyone interested in working globally. International trips are 8-10 days in length. Except for airfare and meals, the international trip cost is included in the program cost.
Diplomacy Lab
The diplomacy lab practicum aims to allow students to engage in real-world issues independently and in groups. The most recent internship focused on the Mediterranean refugee and migrant crisis, with students addressing the problem from a governmental or a non-governmental (NGO) approach. Both groups produced research in the form of briefs and memos. Additionally, the government group created a policy prescription, while the NGO created an action plan to address this serious issue.
Course Offerings
- Global Political Turbulence
- Global Economic Turbulence
- Global Social Turbulence
- International Law and Institutions
- Latin American International Relations
- Culture, Power, and the Global Environment
- Political Economy of China
- International Relations in the Middle East
- Global Affairs Practicum
- Arab-Israeli Conflict
- International Activism
- Politics of the European Union
Getting Started Today
Admission to the online M.A. in Global Affairs program is selective. Those interested in the program should have a competitive undergraduate GPA.
Additional admissions factors may include:
- Work or service experience
- Demonstrated leadership potential
- Exceptional talents, skills, or trends
- Academic and undergraduate school performance improvement
To apply, students must:
- Complete the online application at https://gograd.ou.edu/apply/
- Submit a current resume or CV
- Provide official college transcripts from all institutions
- Submit a personal statement
- Valid TOEFL exam score report (for international students)
Application Timeline
The admissions committee operates under a rolling admissions process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before the start of classes. However, some programs may have an earlier application deadline. The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks from the time a completed application is submitted.
Questions about Admissions?
For more information on the admissions process, please complete the contact form below, and an admissions counselor will be in touch shortly.
Paying for School
If you would like to compare the estimated cost of your program with a typical financial aid package, use the cost calculator on our OU Online financial aid page.
Graduate tuition waivers cannot be applied to OU Online programs. OU Online programs qualify for the OU Faculty/Staff Tuition Waiver & Fee Exemption, and we encourage you to check your eligibility.
Tuition waiver and fee exemption package application
If you have questions regarding financial aid for your online program, please get in touch with the Online Aid office by emailing onlineaid@ou.edu or calling 405-325-2929.
same academic excellence
Earning an M.A. in Global Affairs degree from OU Online gives you the skills to succeed in a growing and evolving field. It also gives you access to career support and an expanded professional network as part of the global OU alumni community. Stand out where the industry is moving while enjoying the potential for higher pay, career advancement, and new opportunities.
Tuition and fees for the program are $26,994 ($818 per credit hour). Books and additional materials are not included.
Once accepted into the program, students must submit a $350 nonrefundable deposit within two weeks. Deposits are applied toward tuition expenses and secure a student’s place in the upcoming class. There is no application fee for this degree.
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Why OU Online?
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Our Online Programs
Every OU Online program is built on the foundation of world-class faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.
Our OU Family
When you graduate from an OU Online program, you’ll join the network of 250,000 OU alumni and be forever part of the OU family. Become part of the tradition of excellence that OU has established in its 130-year history.
