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Curriculum

The curriculum of the MIA degree program is designed to provide students with qualitative and quantitative analytical skills in the major fields of international affairs, combined with a specific focus gained through either a functional or regional concentration and demonstrated foreign language ability. The program of study requires 54 points of graduate credit and four semesters of full-time enrollment. Dual degree students and students with advanced standing from prior graduation degrees may be able to reduce their period of study. See below under advanced standing for details.

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