Long-standing assumptions about how the world works are under pressure.
One-off transactions undercut established
institutions. Centers of power are shifting.
Cross-border crises have intensified and
are remaking the nature of international
cooperation.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is sparking
innovation and disrupting the ways societies
interact. Technology is altering the way truths
and falsehoods are disseminated.
Training in international affairs and policy
builds a critical expertise to recognize the
cultural, economic, social, and political forces
at work in a new world order. It challenges
students to develop communications, leader-
ship, and teamwork skills. An interdisciplinary
curriculum and a rich community of people
integrate differing ideas. Graduates distinguish
themselves by their fl exibility and adaptability.
They can separate facts from opinions.
As you begin your search for a master’s
program, consider how schools examine the
traditional and fl uctuating rules of the game.
Look at how the school provides a solid foun-
dation and offers insight into emerging issues.
Consider how you can gain the skills to lead on
the global, national, and local levels. Ask how
the school anticipates and works to understand
changes to the way people work and live.
International affairs graduates master
underlying principles of an ever-changing world
to prepare for the future—whatever it holds.By Carmen Iezzi Mezzera
Executive Director
Association of Professional Schools of
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