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Baruch College

Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs

Study International Affairs in a Global City

New York is home to the United Nations, global businesses and foundations, and more international nongovernmental organizations than any other American city.

Baruch College’s Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs offers a flexible,
affordable 42-credit Master of International Affairs for leaders committed to finding global solutions
to global challenges.

Students can choose from five concentrations:

Degree Programs

Master of International Affairs
Master of Public Administration
Executive MPA

The Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs
MS in Higher Education Administration
Certificate in Public Communication

Baruch College In The World

Student

Theory In Practice: Korbel's First-Year Cohort Forecasting Simulation

This reflection was written by Madison Bryant (MA, Global Economic Affairs, 2026), a first-year Korbel graduate student partaking in a simulation for the class, "Great Issues in International Affairs."...

Student

From First-Generation College Student to Regional Representative with Senator Bennet: Jacob Topping’s Public Service Journey

From the steel city of Pueblo, Colorado to the halls of government, recent Korbel alumnus Jacob Topping’s journey is a testament to what drive, purpose, and community roots can make possible. A proud first-generation college graduate, Jacob grew up with a strong belief that people from small towns deserve a voice in decisions that shape their future. After graduating with his Master of Public Policy (MPP) in 2024, Jacob has dedicated his career to elevating those voices. “I was born and raised in Pueblo,” he shared, “and I am now the Southeastern Regional Representative for Senator Michael Bennet.”...

Faculty

Bridging Worlds: Keith Gehring Guides Student to Fulbright-Winning Project

With guidance from Korbel professor Keith Gehring, grad student Raluca Alexandrescu turned a bold idea into a Fulbright-winning project and a life-changing experience. When Raluca Alexandrescu first began her Fulbright application, she wasn’t sure she would qualify, let alone stand out in a field of top-tier candidates. A graduate student in information technology with a focus on AI strategy, she had a vision: to return to Romania, her home country, and study how small businesses in Bucharest could better adopt digital tools. But translating that vision into a competitive proposal would take more than hard work. It would take clarity and perseverance—and the right mentor....