Global Studies, MS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2026-2027. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Thesis Option
Total Hours: 33
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course Requirements | ||
| Required Hours | ||
| GS 5013 | Contemporary Issues in Global Studies | 3 |
| GS 5213 | Global Trade Economics | 3 |
| GS 5313 | Global Communication and Public Diplomacy | 3 |
| GS 5413 | Global Development | 3 |
| GS 5513 | Global Crisis Management | 3 |
| Research Hours | ||
| GS 5133 | Research Design and Methods for Global Studies | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 18 | |
| Focus Area Requirements | ||
| Select 9 focus area hours: | 9 | |
| Certified Global Business Professional | ||
| Trade and Investment Promotion | ||
| Nation Branding | ||
| Geopolitics of New Media | ||
| Politics of the Global Economy | ||
| Culture, History and World Systems | ||
| Refugees & Forced Migration | ||
| Transnational Criminal Organizations and the War on Drugs | ||
| Complex Emergencies | ||
| Global Poverty and Inequality | ||
| International Dimensions of Fire and Emergency Management | ||
Or other courses pre-approved by advisory committee | ||
| Thesis Hours | ||
| GS 5000 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Non-Thesis Option
Total Hours: 33
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course Requirements | ||
| Required Hours | ||
| GS 5013 | Contemporary Issues in Global Studies | 3 |
| GS 5213 | Global Trade Economics | 3 |
| GS 5313 | Global Communication and Public Diplomacy | 3 |
| GS 5413 | Global Development | 3 |
| GS 5513 | Global Crisis Management | 3 |
| Research Hours | ||
| GS 5133 | Research Design and Methods for Global Studies | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 18 | |
| Focus Area Requirements | ||
| Select 12 focus area hours: | 12 | |
| Certified Global Business Professional | ||
| Trade and Investment Promotion | ||
| Nation Branding | ||
| Geopolitics of New Media | ||
| Politics of the Global Economy | ||
| Culture, History and World Systems | ||
| Refugees & Forced Migration | ||
| Transnational Criminal Organizations and the War on Drugs | ||
| Global Poverty and Inequality | ||
| Complex Emergencies | ||
| International Dimensions of Fire and Emergency Management | ||
Or other courses pre-approved by advisory committee | ||
| Creative Component or Internship | ||
| Select 3 hours: | 3 | |
| Research in Global Studies | ||
| Internship in Global Studies | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Graduate College Master's Program Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2026-2027 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.