Degree Comparison
Fletcher's interdisciplinary degree programs all provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to prepare for the career of their choice. Regardless of degree program, students typically have the opportunity to enroll in all Fletcher courses, creating a rich base for classroom discussion, and offering students many curricular options. The degree programs vary, however, in focus, length, delivery method, and prerequisites. The chart below offers a basic comparison of the degree programs' key features.
| Degree Program | Focus | Length | Work Experience | Education | Start Dates | Students per Class | Course Delivery/ Location |
| MALD Master of Arts in Law & Diplomacy |
Int'l Affairs | 2 academic yrs | At least 2 yrs recommended | BA | Jan. / Sept. | 185 | Medford, MA |
| MIB Master of Int'l Business |
Int'l Business | 2 academic yrs | At least 2 yrs recommended | BA | Sept. | 30 | Medford, MA |
| LLM Master of Laws in Int'l Law |
Int'l Law | 1 academic yr | 3-5 yrs professional legal experience recommended | BA (plus JD or foreign equivalent) | Sept. | 30 | Medford, MA (plus capstone symposium in Talloires, France) |
| MA Master of Arts, mid-career |
Int'l Affairs | 1 academic yr | 8 yrs of relevant professional experience required | BA | Sept. | 20 | Medford, MA |
| GMAP Global Master of Arts Program |
Int'l Affairs | 1 yr (12 months) | 8 yrs of relevant professional experience required | BA | March / July | 35 (2 classes per year) | Internet mediated (plus 3 2-week residencies) |
| PhD | Int'l Affairs | Dependent | At least 2 yrs recommended | BA (plus 2-yr MA program such as MALD) | Sept. | 15 | Medford, MA |