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| Master in Global Affairs | Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy |
|---|---|
| Specialized: Completion of one field of study (5-6 required courses). | Expansive: Completion of two fields of study (3-4 required courses). |
| Upskilled: Two skills classes required plus those required in field. Distributional breadth requirement. | Flexible: Skills courses available. Distributional breadth requirement. |
| Experiential: Required practicum in field and optional summer internship for credit. | Customized: Required capstone and optional internship (not for credit). Dual degrees and exchange programs permitted. |
| Intensive: 16 months total with summer classes required. | Paced for exploration: 21 months total with no required summer classes. |
| Part time optional*: For visa purposes, international students are not allowed to be part time. | Full time and part time: For more information about part time, please read the FAQs. |
| Residential and hybrid: Residential academic year, hybrid summer. | Residential: All classes residential. |
*Part-time MGA students need to take a minimum of 2 full-credit classes (6 SHUs) per term, including during two summer terms. International students must pursue the program on a full-time basis to maintain their immigration status. Students must select the full-time or the part-time option during the admissions process. Once enrolling on a part- or full-time basis, students cannot change their enrollment status unless there are compelling circumstances. The maximum time to complete the MGA degree part time is 28 months. Students who are enrolled on a part-time basis will not be permitted to audit any courses. Part-time students should be aware that most classes at Fletcher take place during working hours.
MALD - Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy
Highly flexible interdisciplinary degree in international affairs
MGA - Master in Global Affairs
Build purposeful skills and expertise to propel you on the fast track into an impactful global career
MIB - Master of International Business
Hybrid international business and international affairs program with a focus on preparing sustainable business leaders
MA - Master of Arts
Self-designed mid-career program in international affairs
LLM - Master of Laws in International Law
International law program for legal professionals
MATA - Master of Arts in Transatlantic Affairs
A jointly-awarded degree by Fletcher and the College of Europe, with a focus on transatlantic issues
MAHA - Master of Arts in Humanitarian Assistance
A jointly-awarded degree by Fletcher and The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, with a focus on areas of nutrition, food policy, and economic, political, and social development as they relate to aid activities in complex emergencies
MS - Master of Science in Cybersecurity & Public Policy
This innovative, new master’s degree, unites those from both technology and policy backgrounds alike, preparing them to tackle the increasingly common and complex threats taking place in our global and digital world
PhD - 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 live residencies and asynchronous 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
