Program Overview

Overview of the Master of Arts in Global Risk (Online) Program

The MA in Global Risk (online) program at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of risk models and decision-making frameworks. By integrating qualitative and quantitative tools of risk management with critical thinking, regional knowledge, and research skills, graduates of this program are well-positioned to succeed in today's global environment.

Degree Requirements

• Credits: 50
• Duration: Two years, part-time
• Course Delivery: Online To graduate, students must fulfill all degree requirements and achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.67 or above.

Course List

The following courses are part of the program:

• Mathematics & Statistics | 4 credits
• Microeconomics & International Trade Theory | 4 credits
• Static Models for Understanding Risk | 4 credits
• Regions of the World: Europe | 2 credits
• Economics of Global Markets | 4 credits
• Systemic Approaches to Understanding Risk | 4 credits
• Regions of the World: Middle East | 2 credits
• Regions of the World: Asia-Pacific | 2 credits
• Capstone Residency 1 | 1 credit
• Risk and Crisis in the Global Economy | 4 credits
• Regions of the World: Americas | 2 credits
• Quantitative Models for Risk Assessment | 4 credits
• Statistical Analysis and Financial Management | 4 credits
• Understanding Risk in Complex Environment | 4 credits
• Capstone | 4 credits
• Capstone Residency 2 | 1 credit
• Total Credits: 50

Capstone Residency I

The Capstone Residency I course serves three primary purposes:

1. Introduction to the Capstone Course: Students meet the instructor and course facilitator who explain the capstone's content, including individual and group assignments.
2. Exposure to Leading Scholars and Practitioners: Students receive in-person instruction from experts in the field of global risk, covering finance, energy, and security.
3. Organization of Capstone Groups: Students form groups, divide labor, and establish a work schedule to complete their final risk forecast project.

Capstone

The capstone course is a continuation of the work initiated during Capstone Residency I. It combines a conceptual area with a region of the world. Students deepen their understanding of the political and economic context of their chosen region and work towards completing their capstone group project under direct faculty supervision.

Capstone Residency II

The program culminates with Capstone Residency II in Washington, D.C., where students present their capstone projects to faculty and peers, engaging in rigorous Q&A sessions. This residency occurs at the end of the program, immediately before graduation.