Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master of Arts program in Global Security is an interdisciplinary, fully online program designed to aid professional advancement in government, military, nonprofit, and private sector careers. Students are trained to critically engage international security issues in a comprehensive manner.

Program Description

The MA program in Global Security is based on four key pillars: enabling innovative strategic thinking, developing analytic tools, supporting critical interdisciplinary engagement, and encouraging flexible and resilient approaches to the inherently complex challenges of current and future global security.

At a Glance

• College/school: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Location: Online
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

Accelerated Bachelor's Plus Master's Degree Programs

The program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:

• Applied Military and Veterans Studies, BA
• Global Studies, BA
• International Relations, BA
• International Relations, BS
• Political Science, BA
• Political Science, BS

Degree Requirements

• 30 credit hours including the required capstone course (GSC 550)
• Required Core (3 credit hours): GSC 501 War, Conflict and Security (3)
• Electives or Research (24 credit hours): Students take eight courses from a restricted list, for a total of 24 credit hours.
• Culminating Experience (3 credit hours): GSC 550 Capstone (3)

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
• All applicants must submit:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement
  • Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Attend Online

ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: Session A/C, Online, 07/25, Priority
• Spring: Session A/C, Online, 12/11, Priority
• Summer: Session A/C, Online, 04/18, Priority

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

• Evaluate patterns of conflict applying discipline-specific theories and models to explain changes in the global security environment.
• Evaluate a contemporary case study using key theories and concepts in global security.
• Effectively communicate in writing the complexity of contemporary security challenges and the need for flexible and resilient strategies.

Global Opportunities

The PLuS Alliance partnership combines the strengths of three leading research universities from three continents --- Arizona State University, King's College London, and UNSW Sydney --- to create and share knowledge that will solve pressing educational and societal challenges.

Career Opportunities

Graduates have a grounded and relevant understanding of major global trends and critical analytic skills, improving their capacity to succeed in multiple career paths related to domestic and international security. Career area examples include:

• Conflict zone and postwar reconstruction
• Consulting
• Global security intelligence (public and private sector)
• Humanitarian and human rights
• Policy analysis
• Regional affairs
• Risk assessment (public and private sector)
• U.S. military advancement

Program Details

For more information about the program, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, and course descriptions, students should contact the academic unit.