Master of Science in International Policy Management

The Master of Science in International Policy Management (MSIPM) builds on Kennesaw State’s long-standing commitment to global education. This online program is taught by a dedicated team of internationally recognized faculty. You can complete the 9-course (30 credit hour) curriculum in as few as 22 months.

An Employment-Focused Curriculum

The MSIPM degree is designed with your potential employers - and employment - in mind.  

• You’ll develop the analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills that employers want.
• You complete a curriculum that focuses on key political, legal, cultural, and economic features of the global policy environment.
• This program is ideally suited for different types of students, whether you are a recent college graduate preparing for your first job or a working professional with public, private, or nongovernmental experience who is seeking career advancement. 
• A background in political science or international affairs is not required.

Profession-Focused International Experience

• You will interact with global decision-makers during a maymester study abroad in Geneva, Switzerland.
• You will meet with policy professionals at many of the world's major international organizations, including the United Nations, World Trade Organization, and World Health Organization.
• You’ll see how your academic work applies in the real world. Students have used study visits to arrange Geneva-based internships.

Online Course Delivery

The 100% online course delivery model means the International Policy Management program provides the flexibility you want (or need). 

• You can complete your coursework from anywhere, even abroad.
• IPM students have completed the program from places as diverse as Colombia, Kenya, and Iran.

Cohort Model

You will take all your courses with the students who start the program with you – from beginning to end. The togetherness cultivates a sense of community and the common purpose that research demonstrates leads to better educational outcomes.

Peace Corps Coverdell Fellowship

If you are a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV), you may be eligible for a Coverdell Fellowship.

• Coverdell Fellows receive a tuition waiver that covers most classes and a financial stipend, in exchange for part-time employment as a graduate research assistant.
• The GRE requirement is waived for RPCVs.
• The program offers Graduate Research Assistantships to Peace Corps Fellows for up to four academic semesters.
• For more information see, Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Program

What can you do with an International Policy Management degree?

This career field offers many opportunities, including:

• Intelligence Analyst
• Policy Analyst
• Immigration Specialist
• Interpreter
• International Logistics Manager
• Public Affairs Specialist
• International Marketing Manager
• Political Risk Analyst
• Political Consultant
• Nonprofit Program Coordinator

Admissions Requirements

• Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
• Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.  
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university

Additional Program Requirements:

• Statement of purpose outlining the applicant’s educational goals, including a rationale for why/how this program will meet the applicant’s professional needs 
• Writing sample - about 5 pages that demonstrate the applicant’s writing ability. The sample may come from previous undergraduate or graduate course work. It can also be professional (work-related) writing.  
• Two letters of recommendation. 

Graduate College Admission Requirements:

1. Completed online Graduate Application
2. $60 non-refundable application processing fee*
3. Official transcripts from each college or university attended. If the institution is outside the U.S., an international credential evaluation will be required. Applicants must not send international transcripts directly to Kennesaw State University.
4. Bachelor's degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.75
5. Additional requirements by program

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges