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Master of Arts in Global Affairs

Your International Career Begins Here.

Economic crises don't respect borders. Conflicts reshape supply chains, displace populations, and redraw alliances overnight. What happens in one region reverberates across every other, and the professionals who understand those connections are the ones who get called into the room when it matters most.

Norwich University's Master of Arts in Global Affairs is built for that professional. Not a generalist who knows a little about everything, but a specialist who understands a specific region of the world, its history, its politics, its culture, its power dynamics, and can apply that knowledge in the international environments where real decisions get made.

The Only Global Affairs Program With a Specialization in Every Region of the World.

While most global affairs programs offer broad survey courses with occasional regional focus, Norwich gives you the ability to specialize in the region that matters most to your career:

  • Africa
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Eurasia
  • Latin America
  • The Middle East
  • North America
  • South Asia

Requirements and Concentrations:

Your specialization isn't a concentration tag on a transcript. It's the lens through which you examine every social, cultural, economic, and political force shaping your region, within the full context of its history, geography, and relationships with the rest of the world.

Built for the Practitioners, Not Just the Academics.

Norwich's global affairs faculty and student body reflect the environments you're preparing to work in. You'll learn alongside professionals from international government organizations, the military, NGOs, security services, and multinational corporations, and from faculty who have operated in those environments themselves. The result is an education that is modern, rigorous, and practice-oriented, designed to prepare you for careers that exist at the intersection of power, culture, and consequence. 

Whether you're pursuing work with an international development organization, a government agency, a multinational corporation, or a security service, a Norwich Master's of Arts in Global Affairs gives you the regional expertise and analytical depth to compete for roles that demand more than a general degree can provide. Check out your potential careers after a Master of Arts in Global Affairs from Norwich Online. 

Career Outcomes 

The world is plural, interconnected, and moving fast. Know your region. Know your edge.

Next Graduate Session Start Dates:

FALL: August 31, 2026

WINTER: November 23, 2026

SPRING: February 22, 2027

Next Graduate Session Application Deadlines:

FALL: August 21, 2026

WINTER: November 13, 2026

SPRING: February 12, 2027

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Where a Norwich MA in Global Affairs Takes You

Regional expertise is not a soft skill, it's a strategic asset. Governments, multinational corporations, international organizations, and security agencies all need professionals who understand not just what is happening in the world, but why, and what it means. A Norwich MA in Global Affairs puts that depth of knowledge behind your name.

  • Political Scientist

    Researches and analyzes the forces shaping political systems, foreign policy, and regional power dynamics, informing decisions at government agencies, think tanks, international organizations, and multinational corporations. A direct career path for global affairs graduates with a focus on policy, regional analysis, and international relations. The median annual wage for political scientists was $139,380

    Political Scientist Careers
  • Intelligence Analyst

    Gathers, evaluates, and synthesizes information from open-source data, intelligence networks, and regional expertise to assess threats and inform strategic decisions across government, defense, and security organizations. A strong career path for global affairs graduates with regional specializations in high-priority areas such as the Middle East, Eurasia, or Asia-Pacific. Median salary: $101,190

    Intelligence Analyst Careers
  • Foreign Service Officer

    Represents U.S. interests abroad through diplomatic engagement, regional analysis, consular services, and policy implementation, a direct career path for global affairs graduates whose regional specialization gives them a competitive edge in the Foreign Service examination process. The U.S. Department of State employs over 14,000 Foreign Service personnel maintaining diplomatic relations with 191 countries worldwide. Note: Foreign Service Officers follow the State Department's own pay schedule rather than the standard federal GS scale. The average base salary for a U.S. Foreign Service Officer is approximately $102,270 per year, with salaries ranging from $64,000 to $221,000 depending on rank, role, and geographic posting.

    Foreign Service Officer Careers

Admissions Details

At a Glance

No GRE/GMAT required Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher

 

 

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Extended hours available by appointment

Call: 1-888-409-1480   
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Transfer Credits


You may receive the equivalent of up to 12 semester credits for study conducted elsewhere. Norwich complies with VA regulations and guidelines as it pertains to transfer credits.
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International Admissions


Norwich University welcomes students from all countries who want to study through our online programs. You must complete all steps in the admissions process.
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Norwich Alumni Benefits


Reconnect with Norwich to complete your master's degree. As apart of our alumni community, you are eligible for a $2,500 scholarship and other benefits.
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Non-Discrimination Statement

Norwich University, in compliance with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, or physical handicap in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

NECHE Accredited

Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

Eligibility Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by a NACES approved agency.
  • If English is not your first language, proof of English language proficiency is required. This can be demonstrated in one of three ways:
    • TOEFL - a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test) is required.*
    • IELTS – a minimum composite score of 6.5 is required.*
    • Duolingo - a minimum score of 110 is required.
    • The applicant holds a baccalaureate or master’s degree from a college/university/institution in which the primary language of instruction was English.

Please Note:  All eligibility requirements are expected to be met unless noted in specific articulation agreements or memoranda of understanding (MOUs).

Application Process

We encourage you to contact an admissions advisor (see below) if you need help at any stage of the application process. You will be required to submit the following items:

  • Application form
  • Official transcript of your undergraduate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited university, mailed to the address below.
  • Proof of English language proficiency if applicable (TOEFL)

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Call: 1-888-409-1480
Email: learn@norwich.edu

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Tuition at a Glance
Credit Hours: 30
Cost Per Credit Hour: $550 - $698
Additional fees & military discounts may apply.


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Program Requirements

Norwich's M.A. in Global Affairs provides students with the tools needed to embark on meaningful international work by giving them the option to choose a region of the world as a concentration. Norwich’s online master’s courses are delivered over 11 weeks at a time, and the typical program completion time is 18 months.

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