Curriculum: An Interdisciplinary Approach (30 credits)

Program Overview and Tracks Overview

The MAIA core curriculum integrates the academic study of international relations; international and public administration; policy analysis and advocacy; international economics; international organizations; strategic thinking and negotiation; world religions and cultures; and communications. MAIA emphasizes practical experience and requires students to complete a 200 hour internship project before graduation.

Students in the MAIA program are also required to participate in a 6 day intensive Technology Bootcamp and a 2 day intensive Finance and International Operations Bootcamp.

Proficiency in a second language is crucial to the success of a 21st century international professional. Therefore, MAIA students are expected to become fluent in a second language before graduation. Students who need to brush up on their language skills can take advantage of one of UM’s highly regarded accelerated language courses.

At the beginning of the program, students are asked to declare a world region of interest or special topic. Whenever possible, the student will be paired with a faculty mentor who is an expert in that region or topic. MAIA advisors will work with the student to choose electives appropriate to his or her area of career interest. Throughout the program, projects and research will focus on the student's chosen specialization.

Concentrations are available in:

Regional Studies (China, Russia, Latin America, European Union [in Prague])
Public Administration
International Economics/Business
Public Health
Communication
Information Technology
Marine Affairs and Policy
World Religions

Six core courses (IGS 611, IGS 612, IGS 613, IGS 614, IGS 615, IGS 616) are required of all MAIA students. These courses are taught in an integrated fashion, designed to give students the maximum learning experience in an efficient manner. The courses are a mixture of theory and practice, skills and knowledge, geared toward the demands of international professional careers.

With the core curriculum, students:

develop skills in writing, speaking, and historical analysis;
learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret data;
master research and communications skills;
master strategic and tactical thinking and negotiation;
build practical and theoretical knowledge in international relations, international economics, intercultural communication and public administration in an international context.




	MAIA Home >MAIA Curriculum Specialization Curriculum: An Interdisciplinary Approach (30 credits) Program Overview and Tracks Overview The MAIA core curriculum integrates the academic study of international relations; international and public administration; policy analysis and advocacy; international economics; international organizations; strategic thinking and negotiation; world religions and cultures; and communications. MAIA emphasizes practical experience and requires students to complete a 200 hour internship project before graduation. Students in the MAIA program are also required to participate in a 6 day intensive Technology Bootcamp and a 2 day intensive Finance and International Operations Bootcamp. Proficiency in a second language is crucial to the success of a 21st century international professional. Therefore, MAIA students are expected to become fluent in a second language before graduation. Students who need to brush up on their language skills can take advantage of one of UM’s highly regarded accelerated language courses. At the beginning of the program, students are asked to declare a world region of interest or special topic. Whenever possible, the student will be paired with a faculty mentor who is an expert in that region or topic. MAIA advisors will work with the student to choose electives appropriate to his or her area of career interest. Throughout the program, projects and research will focus on the student's chosen specialization. Concentrations are available in: Regional Studies (China, Russia, Latin America, European Union [in Prague]) Public Administration International Economics/Business Public Health Communication Information Technology Marine Affairs and Policy World Religions Six core courses (IGS 611, IGS 612, IGS 613, IGS 614, IGS 615, IGS 616) are required of all MAIA students. These courses are taught in an integrated fashion, designed to give students the maximum learning experience in an efficient manner. The courses are a mixture of theory and practice, skills and knowledge, geared toward the demands of international professional careers. With the core curriculum, students: develop skills in writing, speaking, and historical analysis; learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret data; master research and communications skills; master strategic and tactical thinking and negotiation; build practical and theoretical knowledge in international relations, international economics, intercultural communication and public administration in an international context.