Degrees Offered & Academic Requirements
The International Studies Department currently offers the following degree programs:
| Major | Master’s Degree | Doctoral Degree |
|---|---|---|
| International Trade | Master of International Studies (International Trade & Investment) |
PH.D. in International Studies |
| International Business | Master of International Studies (International Business) |
PH.D. in International Studies |
| Development Cooperation | Master of International Studies (Development Cooperation) |
PH.D. in International Studies |
| International Relations | Master of International Studies (International Relations) |
PH.D. in International Studies |
Combined Master’s and Doctoral program is offered for all 4 concentration majors.
Academic Requirements
The following criteria should be met in order to complete and acquire a diploma on the chosen degree program.
Master’s Degree
- Two years (four semesters) of regular enrollment
- Completion of 38 coursework credits + thesis (3 credits) OR 41 coursework credits if not taking thesis with a grade point average of 3.00 or above
- Completion of the Department of International Studies Core Courses
- Completion of the selected degree program’s course requirement
- Completion of all requirements within 7 years
Doctoral Degree
- Two years (four semesters) of regular enrollment
- Completion of 36 coursework credits with a grade point average of 3.00 or above
- Completion of the Department of International Studies Core Courses
- Completion of the selected degree program’s course requirement
- Successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam
- Successful completion of a Doctoral Dissertation and Oral Defense
- Completion of all requirements within 11 years
Academic Requirements for Combined Master's - Doctoral Degree
- Three years (6 semesters) or four years (8 semesters) of regular enrollment
- Completion of 60 coursework credits with a grade point average of 3.00 or above
- Completion of the Department of International Studies Core Courses
- Completion of the selected degree program’s course requirement
- Successful completion of the Qualifying Exam and the Comprehensive Exam
- Successful completion of a Doctoral Dissertation and Oral Defense
- Completion of all requirements within 13 years