The Bush School opened its doors on the Texas A&M University campus in 1997 and expanded into the Washington, DC, location in 2020. The University’s service and leadership ideals, which reflect those of our namesake, George H.W. Bush, are a guiding force in our instruction. We offer a high-quality and affordable education for those who desire careers in public and international affairs. Why should you consider our international affairs master’s degrees? Because they offer several distinguishing qualities.

First, our Master of International Affairs (MIA) provides an exceptional graduate education in international affairs at relatively moderate costs. College Station MIA degree students receive a merit scholarship and a non-resident tuition waiver so they pay residency rates. For example, our current tuition/fees cost ~$13,600 a year and the median merit scholarship is $5,000 yearly with scholarships ranging from $1,000 to a few full-tuition Robertson Fellowships. The DC location offers a Master of National Security and Intelligence (NSI) at an affordable flat rate of $3,900 per course and an evening format for working professionals.

Second, Bush School faculty and staff represent a range of key disciplines with a mix of renowned academics and seasoned professionals. Learn from professors who had distinguished careers in public service in the U.S. Military, State Department, CIA, USAID, FBI, US Strategic Command, RAND, and more.

Third, the Bush School is integrated into a major research university at Texas A&M with an array of professional colleges that offer teaching and research that enrich an international affairs education (from public health to nuclear engineering, from international agriculture to geosciences). Additionally, our Texas location is near the RELLIS innovation and technology campus, partnering with global companies and federal agencies to develop and test impactful, state-of-the-art research.

Furthermore, our degrees offer career tracks in National Security and Diplomacy at both locations and International Development and Economic Policy in College Station, along with a multitude of concentration courses to develop focused studies. In Texas, concentrations include diplomacy and foreign policy; conflict and development; cyber policy; foreign economic policy; grand strategy and defense policy; intelligence; international economic development; pandemic preparedness and disaster response; women, peace, and security; and regional studies in the Middle East, Latin America, China/ Indo-Pacific, and Europe. The DC location primarily focuses on intelligence, security, and a few regional areas.

And finally, year after year Bush School graduates establish themselves in exciting careers at all levels of government, nonprofits, international organizations, think tanks, international institutions, and businesses. Career numbers routinely land in the 90th percentile of relevant employment within six months of graduation.

College Station, TX:

• Master of International Affairs (48 hrs)
• Master of International Affairs – Master of Public Health (78 hrs; 3 yr)
• Master of Science in Economics – Master of International Affairs (78 hrs; 3 yr)
• Master of International Policy (30 hrs; 4+ yrs exp)
• Master of Public Service and Administration (48 hrs)
• Graduate Certificates
  • Advanced International Affairs (12 hrs)
  • Homeland Security (15 hrs)
  • Nonprofit Management (12 hrs)
  • Public Management (12 hrs)

Washington, DC location:

• Master of National Security and Intelligence (42 hrs)
• Master of International Policy (30 hrs; 4+ yrs exp)
• Graduate Certificate in Advanced International Affairs (12 hrs)

Online:

• Executive Master of Public Service and Administration (online; 39 hrs; 5+ yrs exp)
• Graduate Certificates
  • Advanced International Affairs (12 hrs)
  • Homeland Security (15 hrs)
  • Nonprofit Management (12 hrs)
  • Public Management (12 hrs)