Why International Affairs

Global Perspectives

Effecting Global Change

The world is interconnected. Trade; communication technologies; health and security concerns; our shared environment; and personal relationships tie us all together.

Careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors demand professionals who reflect and understand that interdependence. Graduate schools of international affairs help you to weave these different strands together — and set you apart from other candidates.

International affairs programs equip graduates with an understanding of regions, languages, and global trends. They provide skills in project management; problem solving; teamwork; and analysis. Cross-cultural training is not an add-on to the curriculum; rather, students live it every day as they mix with classmates from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Employers seek professionals who can find order in chaos; who can contextualize, and connect ideas; who inspire others; who can create the future as the world changes around them.

Master the underlying principles of this interconnected world.

Be a change-maker.
Make a difference.

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Maxwell Students Represent Türkiye and Romania at International Model NATO

Maxwell Students Represent Türkiye and Romania at International Model NATO

A delegation of 12 Maxwell School students recently returned from Washington, D.C., where they participated in the International Model NATO under the guidance of Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs and director of the master of arts in international relations program....

Syracuse University
Maxwell School Proudly Ranks #1 for Public Affairs in 2025

Maxwell School Proudly Ranks #1 for Public Affairs in 2025

Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs has earned the #1 overall spot in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Public Affairs Schools rankings. This year’s top ranking follows Maxwell’s yearlong celebration of its founding 100 years ago as the first school in the nation to offer a one-year graduate program in public administration. ...

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The camaraderie and collegiality of all member schools, including the sharing of ideas, challenges, [and] best practices has helped us to develop our Career Development Program, Professional Development Committee, Career Treks to Washington DC, and many others.

— David Robertson, Director of Career Services, University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy

We routinely use the APSIA network to recruit for highly talented graduates to join our agency and accomplish our mission.

— Office Director, Federal Agency