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Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA)
The MAIA program is a graduate-level, ten-course, 30 credit-hour program. It consists of four common core courses and six elective courses.
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Program Overview
The MAIA program is a graduate-level, ten-course, 30 credit-hour program. It consists of four common core courses and six elective courses. Two of the common core courses provide broad exposure to the field of international relations and public policy. The third core course provides students with the necessary methodological skills to write their fourth core course, which is a Master thesis taken in the students’ last semester. The remaining six courses are electives, and students have a choice to take two courses in each of the following three areas: International Law and Diplomacy, Global Governance and Sustainability, and Security Studies.
Master of Arts in International Affairs Program Director
:
Dr. Omar Bortolazzi
obortolazzi@aud.edu
or
04-3183549
Program Mission
The Mission of the MAIA program is to prepare the next generation of policymakers to serve in national, regional, or local government agencies; international or nongovernmental organizations; or multinational corporations while contributing to the advancement of Emirati and global society.
MAIA Program Goals
To provide students with broad understanding of contemporary issues in international affairs while developing specialized knowledge in the focus areas.
To graduate analytical thinkers and future policy makers who are globally aware and qualified to address transnational challenges through innovative solutions.
To prepare students for global careers in governments, corporations, international organizations and nongovernmental organizations.
To prepare students to recognize the ethical and social implications of international affairs.
MAIA Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate the ability to:
Create innovative solutions that apply analytical and critical thinking skills to understand and interpret local, regional, and global challenges while contributing to Emirati and global society.
Apply strong technology-based research skills to evaluate data from various sources.
Communicate research findings in an effective manner, both orally and in writing, to a wide audience.
Evaluate current international affairs while demonstrating advanced knowledge of the focus areas.
Analyze political, economic, historical and social factors impacting international affairs.
Evaluate ethical and cultural dimensions of complex interdependencies influencing local, regional and global actors.
Program Details
MAIA Summary of Degree Requirements
Course Classification
Credit Hours Required
Common Core
12
Advanced Electives
18
Total
30
Curriculum/Courses
MAIA Core
Credit Hours
MAIA 600
Fundamentals of International Relations
3
MAIA 610
Research Methodology in Social Sciences
3
MAIA 620
International Policy Analysis
3
MAIA 690
Master Thesis
3
Total Core Requirements
12
MAIA Electives
International Law and Diplomacy (ILD)
Credit Hours
MAIA 630
International Law
3
MAIA 635
International Law and Conflicts in the Middle East
3
MAIA 640
Theory and Practice of Diplomacy
3
MAIA 642
Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power
3
Total International Law and Diplomacy Requirements
6
Global Governance and Sustainability (GGS)
Credit Hours
MAIA 650
Environmental Governance and Sustainability
3
MAIA 652
Migration Governance and Humanitarianism
3
MAIA 660
Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development
3
MAIA 665
Public Health and Sustainable Development
3
Total Global Governance and Sustainability Requirements
6
Security Studies (SEC)
Credit Hours
MAIA 670
Conflict Resolution Strategies in Theory and Practice
3
MAIA 675
War and Technology in the 21
st
Century
3
MAIA 682
Transnational Trafficking
3
MAIA 685
Human Security and the Middle East
3
Total Security Studies Requirements
6
Total Electives Requirements
18
For the full course details and sequencing
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Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA)
FACULTY
Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of English
Micah Robbins
Biography
Chair of the Department of International and Middle Eastern Studies and Associate Professor of Middle Eastern Studies
Matthew Burtchaell Ingalls
Biography
Program Director, Master of Arts in International Affairs and Associate Professor of Political Science
Omar Bortolazzi
Biography
Associate Professor of Sociology
Deniz Gökalp
Biography
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Indrakshi Tandon
Biography
Associate Professor of Political Science
Arda Gucler
Biography
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Farid Guliyev
Biography
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Sustainability initiatives
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Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA)
The MAIA program is a graduate-level, ten-course, 30 credit-hour program. It consists of four common core courses and six elective courses.
Planning your Visit to Campus?
Book an Appointment
Schools and Departments
Schools and Departments
Schools
School of Architecture, Art & Design
Dean's Message
Department of Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture
Master of Urban Design and Digital Environments
Minor in Architecture
Autodesk Certified Professional
Department of Interior Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design
Minor in Interior Design
Accreditation and Associations
Department of Visual Communication
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication
Minor in Visual Communication
Visual Communication News
School of Arts & Sciences
Dean's Message
Department of International and Middle Eastern Studies
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (B.A.I.S.)
Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA)
Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies
MAIA Latest News
Department of Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B. A. in Psy.)
Department of Biological and Physical Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Laboratory Facilities
Biology Latest News
Pre-Medical Studies (Pre-Med)
Center for English Proficiency
Arts & Sciences Core
School of Arts & Sciences Minors
School News
School of Business
Dean's Message
Programs
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
MMU International Progression Path
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Master of Science in Innovation Management
AUD / CIMA Agreement
IAA Certificate in Marketing Communications
Department of Finance, Economics, and Accounting
Department of Management and Marketing
Department of Decision Sciences and General Business
SB Newsletters
Facilities
AUD - IBM Center of Excellence for Smarter Logistics
EMBA Building
Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication
Dean’s Message
Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies
Master of Arts In Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media
Facilities
Graduate School of Education
Dean's Message
Master of Education
Newsletters
School of Engineering
Dean's Message
Department of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Construction Management
Minor in Environmental Engineering
Minor in Structural Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Minor in Computer Science
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
School News
Certificate Programs
AUD / CIMA Agreement
Autodesk Certified Professional
Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies
IAA Certificate in Marketing Communications
Intensive English Language Program
APPLY NOW!
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MAIA Latest News
Program Overview
The MAIA program is a graduate-level, ten-course, 30 credit-hour program. It consists of four common core courses and six elective courses. Two of the common core courses provide broad exposure to the field of international relations and public policy. The third core course provides students with the necessary methodological skills to write their fourth core course, which is a Master thesis taken in the students’ last semester. The remaining six courses are electives, and students have a choice to take two courses in each of the following three areas: International Law and Diplomacy, Global Governance and Sustainability, and Security Studies.
Master of Arts in International Affairs Program Director
:
Dr. Omar Bortolazzi
obortolazzi@aud.edu
or
04-3183549
Program Mission
The Mission of the MAIA program is to prepare the next generation of policymakers to serve in national, regional, or local government agencies; international or nongovernmental organizations; or multinational corporations while contributing to the advancement of Emirati and global society.
MAIA Program Goals
To provide students with broad understanding of contemporary issues in international affairs while developing specialized knowledge in the focus areas.
To graduate analytical thinkers and future policy makers who are globally aware and qualified to address transnational challenges through innovative solutions.
To prepare students for global careers in governments, corporations, international organizations and nongovernmental organizations.
To prepare students to recognize the ethical and social implications of international affairs.
MAIA Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate the ability to:
Create innovative solutions that apply analytical and critical thinking skills to understand and interpret local, regional, and global challenges while contributing to Emirati and global society.
Apply strong technology-based research skills to evaluate data from various sources.
Communicate research findings in an effective manner, both orally and in writing, to a wide audience.
Evaluate current international affairs while demonstrating advanced knowledge of the focus areas.
Analyze political, economic, historical and social factors impacting international affairs.
Evaluate ethical and cultural dimensions of complex interdependencies influencing local, regional and global actors.
Program Details
MAIA Summary of Degree Requirements
Course Classification
Credit Hours Required
Common Core
12
Advanced Electives
18
Total
30
Curriculum/Courses
MAIA Core
Credit Hours
MAIA 600
Fundamentals of International Relations
3
MAIA 610
Research Methodology in Social Sciences
3
MAIA 620
International Policy Analysis
3
MAIA 690
Master Thesis
3
Total Core Requirements
12
MAIA Electives
International Law and Diplomacy (ILD)
Credit Hours
MAIA 630
International Law
3
MAIA 635
International Law and Conflicts in the Middle East
3
MAIA 640
Theory and Practice of Diplomacy
3
MAIA 642
Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power
3
Total International Law and Diplomacy Requirements
6
Global Governance and Sustainability (GGS)
Credit Hours
MAIA 650
Environmental Governance and Sustainability
3
MAIA 652
Migration Governance and Humanitarianism
3
MAIA 660
Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development
3
MAIA 665
Public Health and Sustainable Development
3
Total Global Governance and Sustainability Requirements
6
Security Studies (SEC)
Credit Hours
MAIA 670
Conflict Resolution Strategies in Theory and Practice
3
MAIA 675
War and Technology in the 21
st
Century
3
MAIA 682
Transnational Trafficking
3
MAIA 685
Human Security and the Middle East
3
Total Security Studies Requirements
6
Total Electives Requirements
18
For the full course details and sequencing
view the e-brochure
Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA)
FACULTY
Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of English
Micah Robbins
Biography
Chair of the Department of International and Middle Eastern Studies and Associate Professor of Middle Eastern Studies
Matthew Burtchaell Ingalls
Biography
Program Director, Master of Arts in International Affairs and Associate Professor of Political Science
Omar Bortolazzi
Biography
Associate Professor of Sociology
Deniz Gökalp
Biography
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Indrakshi Tandon
Biography
Associate Professor of Political Science
Arda Gucler
Biography
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Farid Guliyev
Biography