Program in International Policy Management College of Humanities and Social Sciences Kennesaw State University

Master of Science in International Policy Management

The Master of Science in International Policy Management (MSIPM) is a cohort-based online degree program that builds on Kennesaw State University's strong tradition and long-standing commitment to international education. The program prepares future leaders in the private and public sectors to understand the interaction between political and economic dynamics in the global context.

The curriculum offered by the program will enhance understanding of international policy in an interactive collaborative learning environment, whether students are recent college graduates or have experience working in public, private, or nongovernmental organizations. Students will learn how to assess political risk, better understand the regulatory environment in which corporations function, and deal with the cultural nuances inherent to the global negotiation process. The online nature of the program offers flexibility for students to complete an academically solid degree program while continuing current employment, whether working in-state, nationwide, or abroad. Additionally, the cohort model builds a learning community for mutual support.

Kennesaw State University

Founded in 1963, Kennesaw State University (KSU) is today the third largest university in Georgia. KSU has a strong commitment to global learning, scholarly and creative work, continuing education, public service, technical assistance, and economic development activities. The university actively promotes progressive and exemplary education, interdisciplinary research, and excellence in leadership.

KSU is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, near historic Kennesaw Mountain and just 20 minutes north of Atlanta.

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• Degrees Offered
• Major Degree Levels Offered
• Master of Science (MS)

• Degrees Awarded
• Master's Degrees 17
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported
• * Shows the number of degrees awarded for the last academic year that data was reported.

• Earning Your Degree
• Part-time study available? No
• Evening/weekend programs available? No
• Distance learning programs available? Yes
• Terminal master's degree available? Not reported

• Degree Requirements
• Master's Degrees Practicum or thesis
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied39
• Accepted27
• Acceptance Rate69%
• Enrolled23
• Applying
• Application Fee - Domestic $60
• Application Fee - International $60
• Electronic applications accepted? Not Reported
• Applications processed on a rolling basis? Not Reported
• Application Deadlines
• Type Domestic International Priority Date
• Fall deadline June 1st June 1st Not Reported
• Winter deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Spring deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Entrance Requirements
• Master's DegreesGRE, resume, and letters of recommendation, writing sample
• Doctoral's DegreesNot Reported
• First-Professional's DegreesNot Reported
• Other Advanced DegreesNot Reported
• International DegreesTOEFL required, 550 paper based, TOEFL iBT, IELTS required, IELTS paper based

• Tuition & Fees
• In-state tuition *$3,000
• Out-of-state tuition *$10,836
• International student tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition for full-time graduate student per academic year
• Fees
• Per-academic year feesNot Reported
• Per-term feesNot Reported
• One-time feeNot Reported
• * Fees for full-time graduate students
• Financial Support
• Financial award applicants must submitFAFSA
• Application deadlines for financial awardsApril 1
• Types of financial support availableResearch Assitantships

• Gender
• Total Graduate Students42
• Female Percentage55%
• Male Percentage45%
• Participation
• Total Graduate Students42
• Part-time Percentage33%
• Full-time Percentage67%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic / Latino12%
• Black / African American17%
• White / Caucasian43%
• American Indian / Alaskan Native0%
• Asian7%
• Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander0%
• Two or more races2%
• Unknown19%