International Affairs: International Economic Relations (MA)
Choose from Five Concentrations
American University’s Master of International Affairs: International Economic Relations (IER) degree provides students with the skills needed to build a broad understanding of contemporary international economic and relevant financial problems. Students learn to think critically in examining international trade, finance, investment, development, and governance. Students with wider interests in international economic governance, international development, national economic security, and international business are ideal candidates. Students can also build on their curriculum with intensive Skills Institutes and a career-oriented Practicum.
Students can specialize in the following concentrations:
- Economic Development
- International Business
- Money and Finance
- Political Economy
- Regional
Accelerator Admission
Details (2018)
| Advanced Master’s Accelerator Program | Master’s Accelerator Program | Pre-Sessional English Language | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| IELTS | 6.5, with no subscore below 5.5 | 6.0, with no subscore below 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Available Entry | Spring or Fall | Spring, Summer, or Fall | |
Qualifying undergraduate degrees:
4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Sample Coursework
Below is a list of degree-related courses you might take during your Master’s Accelerator Program. Courses may change based on availability and your preferences.
- Introduction to Economic Theory
- International Affairs Statistics and Methods
- International Economics
- Applied Econometrics
Progression Details
| Advanced Master’s Accelerator Program | Master’s Accelerator Program | Pre-Sessional English Language | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits Earned Towards Degree | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| Progression Into | Master’s degree program | Master’s degree program | Master’s Accelerator Program |
| Progression Requirements | GPA of 3.25 with no grade lower than B. GPA evaluated is based on degree classes only. | GPA of 3.25 with no grade lower than B. GPA evaluated is based on degree classes only. | Successful completion of the qualifying level in ELTA with a grade of B or higher in each course |
Total credits required for degree: 39-42 credit hours
Tuition Costs
| Advanced Master’s Accelerator Program | Master’s Accelerator Program | Pre-Sessional English Language | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master’s in International Affairs | $20,653 | $29,315 | $8,165 |
Note: Pre-Sessional English Language costs represent Spring and Fall 2018. Price varies for summer semester. Please visit amu.wpengine.com/masters-accelerator/tuition for more detailed costs.
1Cost per credit hour subject to change. Number of credits and semesters remaining after completion of Master’s Accelerator varies by program and student. The average graduate student takes 9 credits per semester.