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MA in Global Policy

MA in Global Policy with Specialization in Environmental Policy

The Master of Arts in Global Policy (MGP) program immerses students in the fast-growing fields of global policymaking, implementation, and evaluation, preparing them for careers in government, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector. The MGP is a rigorous three-term program that provides students with core training in essential methods of policy analysis, contextual knowledge regarding global institutions and politics, and in-depth understanding of challenges and opportunities in their chosen specialization. Currently, the program offers specializations in Environment, Development, and Public Health.

In addition to coursework in their chosen specialization, students complete a set of universal requirements, including core courses on quantitative analysis, international economics, diplomacy and negotiation, and policy analysis, in addition to a capstone seminar in which research teams carry out projects typically contracted by real-world clients. They can also demonstrate expertise in a region by earning a graduate certificate through one of the Pardee School's regional centers and programs.

The MGP is a joint offering of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, the School of Public Health, and the Department of Earth & Environment.

Learning Outcomes

Students will possess a deep understanding of how global, national, and local policies affect societal well-being.

Students will demonstrate proficiency in key skills, including policy analysis, decisionmaking and negotiation, and oral and written communication.

Students will be able to ethically deliberate the varied impacts of policy decisions on diverse regions, populations, and stakeholders.

Students will demonstrate in-depth policy-relevant empirical expertise in their chosen environmental specialization, possess comprehensive understanding of global environmental policy, and be able to apply their skills and knowledge to the solution of a practical environmental challenge.

Course Requirements

The MA in Global Policy with Specialization in Environmental Policy requires a total of 48 units. In addition to the course requirements listed below, remaining units should be fulfilled through approved elective courses.

Core Course Requirements (20 units)

CAS IR 602 B Quantitative Analysis for Global Affairs

CAS IR 603 B Economics for Global Policy

CAS IR 604 Negotiation and Diplomacy

CAS IR 605 Global Policy Analysis

CAS IR 798 Global Development Capstone

MGP students are required to take the B sections of these two courses.

Specialization in Environmental Policy Course Requirements (16 units)

Students in the MGP Environmental Policy Specialization must take:

One required course (4 units): CAS IR 594 Global Environmental Negotiation and Policy

12 units from a set of approved courses, or other courses with preapproval from the Associate Dean for Studies

Language Requirement

All students pursuing an MA in Global Policy are required to demonstrate graduate-level reading proficiency in a foreign language prior to completion of the degree. Language proficiency must be demonstrated through a language examination. In the case of non-native English speakers who were required to submit an official English language exam score report as part of their application for admission, knowledge of English fulfills this requirement.

Capstone Paper or MA Paper Options