Compare Programs

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.

Professional Degrees

MALD - Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy
Highly flexible interdisciplinary degree in international affairs

MIB - Master of International Business
Hybrid international business and international affairs program

MA - Master of Arts
Self-designed mid-career program in international affairs

LL.M. - Master of Laws in International Law
International law program for legal professionals

MATA - Master of Arts in Transatlantic Affairs
A jointly-awarded degree by The Fletcher School and the College of Europe, with a focus on transatlantic issues

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations
Advanced study in international affairs

GMAP - Global Master of Arts
Interdisciplinary, cohort-based, mid to senior-level international affairs program with three two-week residencies and internet-mediated instruction

GBA - Master of Global Business Administration
Designed for early- to mid-career professionals, this new degree offering allows students to engage with business and international affairs faculty, and each other, through live and recorded class sessions.

Duration
MALD	MIB	MA	LL.M.	MATA	Ph.D.	GMAP	GBA
2 academic years (19 months)	2 academic years (19 months)	1 academic year (9 months)	1 academic year (9 months)	2 academic years (19 months)	3-5 years	1 year (12 months)	16 months (full time) to 24 months (part time)
Professional Experience
None required, 2 years recommended	None required, 2 years recommended	8 years of professional experience required	2-4 years professional legal experience encouraged	None required, 2 years recommended	None required, 2 years recommended	8 years of professional experience required	At least 6 years of professional experience preferred
Age – Middle 50%
25-28	26-30	32-39	25-31	25-28	27-34	30-50	30-35*
Entry Term
January or September	January or September	January or September	September only	September only	September only	August or January	January, May or September
Entering Students
180	30	18	15	10	10	45	TBD
Number of Classes Required
16	18	8	8	12 and a required internship	Minimum of 12 for external PhD candidates	11 in a core curriculum + 3 two-week residencies	11 + two immersions
MYF Admissions Option for College Seniors
Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No

*Anticipated statistic; program will launch in May 2019