About this Program

The M.A. in International Studies is a highly customizable and interdisciplinary degree. The Graduate Program in International Studies (GPIS) offers advanced research opportunities and training in global problems and transnational issues. Students may choose from one of several concentrations to focus their studies: Comparative Cultural and Political Studies, Conflict and Cooperation, International Political Economy & Development, Modeling & Simulation, Strategic Leadership or U.S. Foreign Policy & International Relations.

Program Highlights

  • Individual mentoring

  • Emphasis on professional development

  • Curriculum permits earning a GPIS certificate as part of the master’s degree

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Graduate
Degree Earned
Master of Arts
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

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Alumni Careers

International Student Offices in Colleges/Universities
FBI
CIA
Government Contractors
International Aid Agencies

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for International Studies at Â鶹´«Ã½?
Students entering the Master of Arts program in International Studies should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.

Any prior graduate course work taken at Â鶹´«Ã½Â (e.g., in nondegree status) or at another institution can be counted toward the M.A.degree only in accordance with the provisions governing transfer of credit and the director’s approval.

  • Must have Bachelor’s degree;

  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate or prior graduate course work submitted directly by all universities attended;

  • Two letters of recommendation addressing the candidate’s capacity to undertake graduate work in international/global issues;

  • An essay of not more than 500 words describing interest in and capacity for advanced training in global/transnational issues; and

  • One example of writing or research (a paper submitted to a seminar, a publication or report, or another comparable example).

Cost of Attendance

We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance. 

Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.

Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $620
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $642
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,486

Ways to Fund Your Degree

There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Â鶹´«Ã½, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.

Contact

Associate Professor & Director of International Studies Programs

7047 BATTEN ARTS & LETTERS
NORFOLK, 23529