MPA International Management
MA INTERNATIONAL
POLICY STUDIES
MA INTERNATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
MA INTERNATIONAL
TRADE POLICY
MPA INTERNATIONAL
MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATES &
SPECIAL PROGRAMS

 


Sample Curriculum

Program Description | Sample Curriculum | Portfolio Requirements


Master of Arts in International Trade

1st Semester: 17 Credits
IP 501 Introduction to Public Policy, 2 credits
IP 502 Public Policy Research Methods, 2 credits
IP 505 Global Politics, 4 credits

IP 515 Introduction to Trade Policy, 4 credits
WKS 563 Applied Trade Policy, 1 credit
Advanced Second Language, 4 credits

2nd Semester: 14 Credits
IP 504 Data Analysis for Public Policy, 2 credits
IP 520 International Economics, 4 credits

IP 525 Trade Laws and Institutions, 4 credits
Advanced Second Language, 4 credits

3rd Semester: 16 Credits
IP 546 Quantitative Analysis for Trade, 4 credits
IP 619 Seminar: Trade and Public Health, 4 credits
IP 634 Seminar: Managing Legislative and Media Relations, 4 credits
Advanced Second Language, 4 credits

4th Semester: 13 Credits
IP 686 International Trade Negotiations, 4 credits
IP 661 Seminar: Trade and Development, 4 credits
IP 604 Capstone Project, 4 credits
WKS 577 Analytical Framework to Trade Policy, 1 credit
Master's Portfolio and Exit Interview (Non-credit requirement)

Total Credits for the Master of Arts Program: 60
(up to 64 Credits are allowed)
  
  • A minimum number of 60 credits are required for graduation.
  • Italicized courses denote required core IPS courses.
  • Workshop topics vary with each semester.
  • Students may also take a Directed Study course centered around their personal interests and focus.
  • Students considering the International Professional Service Semester (IPSS) - Please confirm with your advisor as to how this will impact your schedule.

Please Note: This is for review purposes only. Your actual curriculum may vary depending upon your Specialization’s requirements and offerings during enrollment.

Electives
IP 509 International Negotiations, 4 credits
IP 528 Asia in the World, 4 credits
IP 532 International Law, 4 credits
IP 533 Chinese Political System, 4 credits
IP 551 Development Economics, 4 credits
IP 555 Money Laundering and Terror Finance, 2 credits

IP 602 Sem: Analysis of International Negotations, 4 credits
IP 603 Sem: Asia's Development Challenges in the 21st Century, 4 credits
IP 608 Sem: Trade and Multinationals, 2 credits
IP 612 Sem: Econ Analysis of Emerging Market Economies, 4 credits
IP 613 Sem: Illicit Drug Markets and Policy Response, 4 credits
IP 615 Sem: Environment & Trade, 4 credits
IP 647 Sem: US-Mexico Relations, 4 credits
IP 656 Sem: Political Economy of Regional Integration, 4 credits
IP 665 Sem: US Policy towards Latin America, 4 credits
IP 674 Sem: Decision Making in International Affairs, 4 credits
IP 676 Sem: Trade and Services, 4 credits

WKS 534 Role of Business in Security & Dev in Latin America, 1 credit
WKS 558 National Security and Trade Regulations, 1 credit
WKS 563 Applied Trade Policy, 1 credit
WKS 577 Analytical Framework in Trade Policy, 1 credit
WKS 584 WTO Dispute Settlement Issues, 1 credit

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