The Global Master of Arts Program is a 12-month hybrid degree program tailored for mid-career and senior-level professionals. Designed for those who wish to continue working full-time while earning a global affairs degree, it offers a unique blend of online and in-person learning experiences. Students move through the curriculum together, fostering a strong sense of community and an unparalleled learning environment. The program includes: 

  • Two In-Person Immersions: Immersive experiences that build connections and deepen learning.
  • Seven-Week Online Modules: Flexible, comprehensive courses delivered online.
  • Online Skill Summits: Live sessions that focus on and enhance specific skills.
  • Year-Long Lab: A continuous, integrative project that ties together your learning journey. 

This mix of learning formats ensures flexibility and variety, making it the ideal choice for busy professionals seeking to advance their careers in global affairs.

Below is a quick glance at the academic year.

GMAP Academic Calendar 2025-2026

Initial Residency (3 credits) 

1.5 credits: Global Leadership (Professor Diane Ryan) 

1.5 credits: Negotiation Strategy and Skills (Professors Eileen Babbitt & Diana Chigas) 

  • 5/19/25-5/25/25: online coursework
  • 5/26/25-6/1/25: online coursework
  • 6/2/25-6/5/25: online coursework
  • 6/6/25-6/14/25: Fletcher Residency (8 night/ 9 day)
  • 6/16/25-6/22/25: final assignments
  • 6/23/25-6/29/25: off week 

Summer Module (3 credits)  

1.5 credits: Political Analysis: International Politics (Professor Jeff Taliaferro) 

1.5 credits: Global Economic Development (Professor Steven Block)

  • 6/30/25-8/10/25: 6 weeks online coursework
  • 8/11/25-8/17/25: final assignments 

Year-Long Course (1 credit) 

Leadership and Negotiation Year-Long Lab (Professors Diane Ryan, Eileen Babbitt, Diana Chigas) 

  • 6/30/25-8/17/25: online coursework  

Summer Skill Summit (.5 credit) 

.5 credit: Data Science and AI for Global Leaders (Professor Anna Haensch)

  • 8/18/25-8/21/25: online coursework
  • 8/22/25-8/24/25: live skill summit
  • 8/25/24-8/31/25: off week 

Fall 1 Module (3 credits) 

1.5 credits: Cyber Policy Analysis & Risk Management (Professor Josephine Wolff) 

1.5 credits: International Legal System (Professor Chidi Odinkalu) 

  • 9/1/25-10/12/25: 6 weeks online coursework
  • 10/13/25-10/19/25: final assignments 

Fall 2 Module (3 credits) 

1.5 credits: Global Security Governance: International Law and Institutions (Professor Ian Johnstone) 

1.5 credits: Addressing Global Environmental Challenges (Professor Melissa McCracken)

  • 10/20/25-11/30/25: 6 weeks online coursework
  • 12/1/25-12/7/25: final assignments 

Fall Skill Summit (.5 credit) 

.5 credit: Arts of Communication (Professor Lawrence Quartana) 

  • 12/8/25-12/11/25: online coursework
  • 12/12/25-12/14/25-: live skill summit
  • 12/15/25-1/4/26: 3-week winter break 

Spring Module 1 (3 credits)  

1.0 credit: Policy Lab (Professors Kim Wilson and Melita Sawyer) 

1.5 credits: Public Policy Formulation and Practice (Professor Carlos Alvarado) 

1.5 credits: The Role of Force in the 21st Century International Security and Conflict Environment (Professors Richard Shultz & Michael Sullivan) 

  • 1/5/26-2/15/26: 6 weeks online coursework
  • 2/16/26-2/22/26: final assignments
  • 2/23/26-3/1/26: off week 

Year Long Course (1 credit) 

Leadership and Negotiation Year-Long Lab (Professors Diane Ryan, Eileen Babbitt, Diana Chigas) 

  • 2/1/26-5/7/26

International Residency (2.5 credits) 

1.0 credits: International Security Simulation 

.5 credits: Policy Lab (Professors Kim Wilson and Melita Sawyer) 

  • 3/2/26 -3/11/26 online coursework
  • 3/13/26-3/22/26: International Residency (9 night/ 10 day) (Fletcher Spring Break) 

Spring 2 Module (2.5 credits) 

1.5 credits: Global Economic Governance: Sustainable Trade and Investment (Professor Joel Trachtman) 

1 credit: Policy Memo Development (Professor Kim Wilson)  

  • 3/23/26-5/3/26: 6 weeks online coursework
  • 5/4/26-5/7/26: final assignments
  • 5/17/26: Fletcher Commencement 

GMAP Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Initial Residency (3 credits)

1.5 credits: Global Leadership (Professor Diane Ryan) +

1.5 credits: Negotiation Strategy and Skills (Professors Eileen Babbitt & Diana Chigas)

  • 5/18/26-6/4/26: online coursework

  • 6/5/26-6/13/26: Fletcher Residency (8 night/ 9 day)

  • 6/15/26-6/21/26: final assignments

  • 6/22/26-6/28/26: off week

 

Summer Module (3 credits)

1.5 credits: Political Analysis: International Politics (Professor Jeff Taliaferro) +

1.5 credits: Global Economic Development (Professor Steven Block)

  • 6/29/26-8/9/26: 6 weeks online coursework

  • 8/10/26-8/16/26: final assignments

 

Year-Long Course (1 credit)

Leadership and Negotiation Year-Long Lab (Professors Eileen Babbitt, Diana Chigas, Diane Ryan)

  • 6/29/26-8/16/26: online coursework

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Summer Skill Summit (.5 credit)

.5 credit: Data Science and AI for Global Leaders (Professor Anna Haensch)

  • 8/17/26-8/20/26: online coursework

  • 8/21/26-8/23/26: live skill summit

8/24/26-8/30/26: off week

 Fall 1 Module (3 credits) 

1.5 credits: Cyber Policy Analysis & Risk Management (Professor Josephine Wolff) 

1.5 credits: International Legal System (Professor Chidi Odinkalu)

  • 8/31/26-10/11/26: 6 weeks online coursework

  • 10/12/26-10/18/26: final assignments

 

Year-Long Course (1 credit)

Leadership and Negotiation Year-Long Lab (Professors Eileen Babbitt, Diana Chigas, Diane Ryan)

8/31/26-12/6/26: online coursework

 

Fall 2 Module (3 credits)

1.5 credits: Global Security Governance: International Law and Institutions (Professor Ian Johnstone) 

1.5 credits: Addressing Global Environmental Challenges (Professor Melissa McCracken)

  • 10/19/26-11/29/26: 6 weeks online coursework

  • 11/30/26-12/6/26: final assignments

 

Fall Skill Summit (.5 credit)

.5 credit: Arts of Communication (Professor Lawrence Quartana)

  • 12/7/26-12/10/26: online coursework

  • 12/11/26-12/13/26: live skill summit

  • 12/14/26-1/4/27: 3-week winter break

Spring Module 1 (3 credits)

1.0 credits: Policy Lab (Professors Kim Wilson and Melita Sawyer) 

1.5 credits: Public Policy Formulation and Practice (Professor Carlos Alvarado Quesada) 

1.5 credits: The Role of Force in the 21st Century International Security and Conflict Environment (Professors Richard Shultz & Michael Sullivan)

  • 1/4/27-2/14/27: 6 weeks online coursework

  • 2/15/27-2/21/27: final assignments

  • 2/22/27-2/28/27: off week

 

Year-Long Course (1 credit)

Leadership and Negotiation Year-Long Lab (Professors Eileen Babbitt, Diana Chigas, Diane Ryan)

2/1/27-5/6/27

International Residency (2.5 credits)

1.0 credits: International Security Simulation 

1.5 credits: Policy Lab (Professors Kim Wilson and Melita Sawyer)

  • 3/1/27 -3/10/27 online coursework

  • 3/12/27-3/21/27: International Residency (9 night/ 10 day) (Fletcher Spring Break)

 

Spring 2 Module (2.5 credits)

1.5 credits: Global Economic Governance: Sustainable Trade and Investment (Professor Joel Trachtman) 

1 credit: Policy Memo Development (Professors Kim Wilson and Melita Sawyer)