Program Overview

Program Overview

The MA in International Security at George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex security challenges facing the world today. The program covers a wide range of topics, including international relations, security studies, and global governance.

Program Requirements

The MA in International Security requires 36 credits of coursework, including:

• 18 credits of core courses
• 12 credits of elective courses
• 6 credits of capstone courses

Core Courses

The core courses include:

• Introduction to International Security
• International Relations
• Security Studies
• Global Governance

Elective Courses

Students can choose from a variety of elective courses to specialize in areas such as:

• international relations
• security studies
• global governance

Capstone Courses

The capstone courses provide students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained in the program to real-world problems.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the MA in International Security program have gone on to work in a variety of fields, including:

• international relations
• security studies
• global governance

Top Employers of Recent Graduates

• U.S. Department of State
• U.S. Department of Defense
• U.S. Agency for International Development
• World Bank
• International Monetary Fund
  • Private sector companies such as:
    • Deloitte
    • Ernst & Young
    • KPMG