Department of Political and Global Affairs
Masters in International Affairs (MAIA)
We are currently accepting applications! Please click here to apply. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Director Dr. Jon DiCicco (jon.dicicco@mtsu.edu).
The M.A. International Affairs degree (MAIA) opens doors to career opportunities in an increasingly globalized world — not only in cities abroad but also right here in Middle Tennessee.
Our graduates enjoy professional positions in the U.S. government and military, in business and industry, in higher education, and in the nonprofit sector. Our graduates now live in far-flung cities like London, Geneva, and Riyadh, as well as in our own backyard, in places like Huntsville, Clarksville, and Nashville.
Graduates have gone on to work at the State Department, NASA, the FBI & TBI, the United Nations, American Red Cross, Free For Life International, the Tennessee World Affairs Council, and SpaceX. An emphasis is placed on employability and professional skills, and students are encouraged to participate in many professional development opportunities ranging from workshops to practicum experiences.
We are a great fit for international students, nontraditional students, veterans, students with full-time jobs, and State of Tennessee employees utilizing education benefits. We have financial aid opportunities via MTSU and competitive funded positions.
Please click here to see details about the program, including program requirements, faculty, and application info. Dr. Jonathan DiCicco (jon.dicicco@mtsu.edu) is the Program Director and would be glad to answer any questions you may have.
You can view the course requirements, admission information, class options, and more by clicking here.
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MAIA Graduate Student Spotlights
MA in International Affairs (MAIA) News
MTSU graduate students gain nonprofit leadership training in Washington, D.C.
Two students in Middle Tennessee State University’s Master of Arts in International Affairs program, Kehinde Olomu and Sumaya Tasnim, had their interest in the nonprofit sector reinforced after attending The Washington Center’s Nonprofit Leadership and Advocacy Seminar in Washington, D.C.[ Read More ]
MTSU hosts Dubai Police Force delegation for summer professional exchange program
Middle Tennessee State University Office of International Affairs hosted a contingency of law enforcement professionals from Dubai Police Force this summer during a three-week professional exchange program. The inaugural Business Analytics and Forensic Science Global Study program was sponsored by the Dubai Police in partnership with multiple departments and offices across the university. “It was [ Read More ]