Master of Arts in International Affairs
University of West Florida

Program Details

The master’s degree in International Affairs from the University of West Florida focuses on issues of security and diplomacy, while also providing students with high demand skills in data visualization and analysis. Faculty specialize in international politics, and many have military and government experience providing professional insight into the field.

This online political science master’s degree prepares students for leadership roles in trade and diplomatic negotiations, foreign policy, and military conflict and engagement. Students can utilize this program to advance as a mid-career military member or bolster their knowledge of international affairs. The program emphasizes written and oral communication skills through student projects, presentations, and a capstone comprehensive examination.

Graduates will be skilled in:

  • Leading trade and diplomatic negotiations
  • Understanding domestic and international policy-making processes
  • Applying theoretical frameworks for systematic analysis
  • Utilizing data visualization to communicate complex information

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of West Florida is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Essay/Writing Sample, Official College Transcript(s)