COURSE CURRICULUM

The course offerings for the Master of Arts in Global Affairs at Fairleigh Dickinson University are designed to give students a broad and interdisciplinary understanding of international relations, global governance, security studies, political economy, and conflict resolution, with flexibility to tailor studies toward specialized interests such as diplomacy, human rights, climate policy, or international security. The curriculum includes advanced political science courses such as POLS7831 International Law, POLS7830 International Organizations, POLS7834 Politics of the Global Economy, and POLS7832 International Problems and Conflict Resolution, which build a strong foundation in global systems and institutional frameworks. Students interested in conflict and security studies can take courses like POLS7868 Terrorism and Insurgency, POLS7833 Modern Warfare and Global Stability, and MSHS6601 Terrorism Issues and Implications, while those focused on development and regional studies may choose courses such as POLS7867 Political and Economic Challenges for Africa, POLS7873 Political and Economic Challenges: Asia, and POLS7874 Latin America: New Challenges. The program also integrates interdisciplinary administrative and policy-focused courses through MADS and PADM offerings, including MADS6615 Global Leadership, MADS6672 Ethics & Human Rights, PADM7789 Global Energy System, and PADM7791 Global Health Issues, allowing students to connect theory with applied governance and international administration. Methodological and research skills are strengthened through courses like POLS6801 Methods of Political Analysis, while integrative and experiential learning is supported through POLS6840 Thesis or Project. Additional specialized seminars such as POLS7875 Seminar in International Trade and POLS7876 Comparative Innovation Systems allow deeper exploration of global economic and policy dynamics. Overall, this wide-ranging curriculum enables students to build expertise in diplomacy, international law, global security, development policy, and leadership in international institutions, preparing them for careers in government, NGOs, international organizations, and policy analysis.