Syracuse University’s Maxwell School is the only major school of public affairs integrating its applied professional degree programs with social science scholarship in such fields as political science, economics, geography and the environment, and sociology. As a result, Maxwell’s MA in International Relations (MAIR) possesses a uniquely rich combination of interdisciplinary perspectives and practical leadership/management skills. The 16-month program also emphasizes this through a required global internship and/or a semester at our campus in Washington, D.C. –adding a strong collaborative and experiential component to the degree. Together, these attributes give Maxwell’s MAIR graduates an edge in the global job market.

While theoretical work draws from across Maxwell’s disciplines, MAIR skills instruction benefits from the faculty and curriculum of Maxwell’s #1-ranked Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. Maxwell’s MPA is concentrated, intensive, and chiefly focused on the transferable skills of public management and policy analysis, delivering fundamental skills — suitable for jobs in public, nonprofit, and related private sectors; and versatile enough to serve an entire career.

Additionally, a 43 credit MA in Public Diplomacy and Global Communications is offered jointly with Syracuse University’s highly acclaimed SI Newhouse School of Public Communications. This 18-month program prepares graduates for careers in public communications for governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and the private sector.

• Master of Art (MA) in International Relations
• MA in Public Diplomacy and Global Communications
• Master of Public Administration
• JD/Master of Art (MA) in International Relations
• MPA/MA International Relations
• M.S. Finance/Master of Arts in International Relations
• MBA/Master of Art (MA) in International Relations
• MPA/MBA
• Executive MA International Relations
• Executive Master of Public Administration
• Executive Master of Public Administration