MA in Global Governance, Politics, & Security (Quantitative Economic Methods)

Undergraduate degree

Applicants must submit transcripts from all institutions attended. Cultural factors are considered in evaluating transcripts and examination results.

All applicants must submit two letters of reference evaluating undergraduate academic performance and suitability for graduate study in international affairs, at least one of which should be from an academic source

A resume should be included in the application

Please review the three admission essay questions below. Upload your completed PDF to the SIS Statement of Purpose Supplemental Item within your application portal. Note that the Supplemental Items section is only available for upload after you have submitted the online application form. Question 1: Personal Narrative/Overview Length: 400 words Please share the story of how your background, experiences, and academic interests have led you to pursue graduate school at this time and in this field. What has prepared you for this endeavor and what unique skills, experiences, or perspectives would you bring to SIS? Question 2: SIS Graduate Program Length: 400 word The field of International Affairs is broad, and SIS has a wide range of degree options reflecting that breadth. Please tell us (1) why you are applying to the specific program you have chosen and (2) how you think this degree will serve your academic and professional aspirations. A substantive answer to this prompt should consider the following: how does this program connect to issues/problems that you would like to impact; what curricular opportunities (e.g. courses/concentration options, study abroad, skills-building, etc.) are you most interested in, and why; who are the faculty you'd like to work with, and why. Question 3: Career Impact Length: 400 words Answer only one of the following: 1. What is one positive impact you have made on your local or global community? 2. What is one change that you hope to make in the world through your future career after earning your SIS degree?

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