UT LBJ School of Public Affairs

Can you tell me in detail about the Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS) course offered by UT LBJ School of Public Affairs?

[Kiran Chandar]

The Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS) is a degree designed for the 21st century globalize world, offering a view of international policy making that is both significant and explanation-based.

Degree Requirements

The MGPS degree program consists of 49 semester hours.

Core Curriculum
Analytical Methods for Global Policy Studies
Crisis Management
International Economics
Microeconomics for Global Policy Studies
The Nature of the International System
Policymaking in a Global Age
Policy Research Project on Global Policy Issues
Writing for Global Policy Studies or, in special cases, Master Professional report

Specializations

To add in-depth knowledge and skills tailored to different areas of global policy practice, candidates need to complete a 15-hour specialization component in one of seven areas:

Customized Specializations
Development
Energy, Environment, and Technology
Global Governance and International Law
International Trade and Finance
Regional International Policy
Security, Law, and Diplomacy

Electives

Nine hours of elective credit is compulsory from LBJ School or approved non-LBJ School courses in the student's area of interest.

Internship

Internships which is pursued during the summer between the first and second years have to be linked to each student's specialization and approved by the student's Specialization Faculty Coordinator.

Foreign Language Proficiency

Student need to demonstrate a level of proficiency equal to or above the completion of the fourth semester at the college level in any of the foreign language via coursework or exam.

International students whose native language is not English need to have satisfied the requirement first.

Dual Degree Programs

Dual degree programs are planned for students who want to broaden the academic experience and enhance the career preparation by pursuing two complementary master’s degree programs together.

The dual master degree programs can be completed in three years period.

The dual master degree program with MGPS and Law is a four-year program.

The MGPS program has dual master degree in the following subjects:

Asian Studies
Business
Energy and Earth Resources
Information Studies
Journalism
Latin American Studies
Law
Middle Eastern Studies
Public Health
Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies

Contact Detail:
Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
The University of Texas at Austin
P.O. Box Y
Austin, TX 78713-8925

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