International Affairs (MAIA)

UNG offers a 36-credit-hour Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA) degree designed to provide an advanced understanding of the international systems along with a focus on the multiple facets of global security issues such as terrorism, strategic security policy, the examination of economic elements of security, and the theories which define the field of international affairs.

The degree provides students the research and analytical skills to help them to advance in their profession or begin to explore a career in international affairs.

All program instruction for the MAIA program is delivered online.

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MAIA Program Quick Facts

  • Online program, no campus visit required
  • Asynchronous online classes
  • Program length 36 credit hours
  • Open to enrollment any semester
  • Courses offered within a two-year rotation
  • GRE not required with minimum GPA
  • Individuals with backgrounds in any major may apply

Program Application Deadline

All application materials are to be received prior to the deadline. If program capacity is met prior to established admission deadlines, we will stop accepting applications for admission and cancel remaining incomplete applicants. Completing your application earlier is better.

Fall Deadline

July 15

Spring Deadline

November 15

Summer Deadline

April 15

How to Apply to UNG's MAIA Program

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MAIA Program Curriculum

The MAIA consists of 36 credit hours, which can be completed in two years if the student enrolls full-time (9 credit hours per semester). The required courses and elective courses are offered within a two-year rotation. However, the majority of students in the program are enrolled part-time and generally take three and a half years to complete the requirements for their degree. 

The programs offers a concentration in Security Studies or Regional Studies. Check with MAIA program coordinator for courses applicable to your area of concentration for a total of 9 credit hours. 

Required Foundational Courses (21 credit hours)

International Affairs Capstone (6 credit hours)

Tentative Course Schedule

Any schedule of courses must be understood to be tentative, in that university authorities reserve the right to cancel courses because of inadequate enrollment, the need to staff other necessary functions, etc. On a semester-to-semester basis, the best way to ensure that the course you want to take will not be canceled is by pre-registering for it.

Fall 2024

  • POLS 7011 Theory of International Relations
  • POLS 7012 Theory of International Political Economy
  • POLS 7014 Foreign Policy Process
  • POLS 7244 International Political Violence
  • POLS 7100 Theories of Comparative Politics

Spring 2025

  • POLS 7013 Research Methods for IA
  • POLS 7015 International Affairs Capstone 
  • POLS 7011 Theory of International Relations
  • POLS 7105 Global Governance 
  • POLS 7241 Politics of China

Summer 2025

  • POLS 7201 Int'l Security Issues
  • POLS 7240 Special Topics - Post Communist Central and E Europe

Fall 2025

  • POLS 7011 Theory of IR
  • POLS 7012 Theory of IPE 
  • POLS 7014 Foreign Policy Process
  • POLS 7244 International Political Violence
  • POLS 7100 Theories of Comparative

Spring 2026

  • POLS 7013 Research Methods for IA
  • POLS 7015 International Affairs Capstone 
  • POLS 7105 Global Governance 
  • 7240/7241 MAIA Elective*

Summer 2026

  • POLS 7201 Int'l Security Issues
  • 7240/7241 MAIA Elective*

Fall 2026*

*When new course information is available, it will be updated here.

About Our Graduate Assistantship

The MAIA program offers one graduate assistantship annually that serve either as teaching assistants, research assistants or service assistants. Graduate assistants receive a tuition waiver and are paid a stipend.

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Questions?

For questions about the program, contact:
Dr. Cristian Harris, Program Coordinator
cristian.harris@ung.edu
706-867-3251
Dr. Craig Greathouse, MAIA Graduate Advisor
craig.greathouse@ung.edu
706-867-2577
For questions about the application process, contact:
Graduate Admissions
grads@ung.edu
706-864-1543

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