With an emphasis on social justice, government accountability and transparency, strengthening democratic institutions and sustainable policies for people and planet, the McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies train the next generation of local and global leaders in conflict resolution, global governance and human security, international relations, public administration and public policy.

Program Information

International Relations, MA

• Progression requirements: B in all classes; 3.0 GPA minimum
• Graduate UMass Boston Navitas GSSP credit hours applied to a degree: 9-12 credit hours (3-4 credit courses). A number of credits applied to a degree is subject to evaluation by the Graduate Program Department.
• Remaining credit hours to complete the degree program: 15-18 credit hours

Conflict Resolution, MA

• Progression requirements: B in all classes; 3.0 GPA minimum
• Graduate UMass Boston Navitas GSSP credit hours applied to a degree: 3-6 credit hours (1-2 credit courses). A number of credits applied to a degree is subject to evaluation by the Graduate Program Department.
• Remaining credit hours to complete the degree program: 24-30 credit hours

Entry into your UMass Boston McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies Graduate Degree Program

• Conflict Resolution, MA
• International Relations, MA