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Curriculum
As an IGA concentrator you are immersed in an intensive program of study that totals 24 credits.
In addition to completing the MPP core curriculum and an IGA-related Policy Analysis Exercise, you must also complete a foundational course on the core principles, concepts, and applications of international and global affairs. The course IGA-100 introduces important concepts and theories as well as the challenges of policy analysis in international and global affairs.
You earn the remaining credits by taking elective courses—choosing from the full range offered at HKS—that are specific to your interests and career plans, and are in the following substantive IGA areas:
- Human rights
- Environment, health, and resources
- Security
- Trade and finance
- Science and technology
Featured IGA Courses
International and Global Affairs: Concepts and Applications
IGA-100
International and Global Affairs: Concepts and Applications
This course is a wide-ranging introduction to the core principles of international and global affairs.
Migration, Refugees, and Human Rights
IGA-355
Migration, Refugees, and Human Rights
Migration is a central political and moral issue of our time and its impacts will continue to alter our world throughout this century.
African Politics in Perspective: Groups, Governance, and Growth
IGA-632
African Politics in Perspective: Groups, Governance, and Growth
Africa is a diverse continent, rich in human and natural resources.
The Future of the European Union: Europe in the World
IGA-662
The Future of the European Union: Europe in the World
At a time of increasing global turbulence with debates on the end of the liberal international order and rising turmoil in the wider European neighborhood, this course offers a comprehensive dive into EU external relations.
Professional Development
By complementing your training in international and global affairs with rigorous analytic, leadership, and policy skill-building courses, many of you will become leaders in a wide array of global organizations.
To best prepare yourself for the next phase of your career, be sure to visit individual research center sites such as the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy to identify research and funding opportunities in your specific interest areas. You should also confer regularly with the coaches at the Office of Career Advancement, alumni in the HKS network, and faculty members with whom you have shared interests.
Among your professional development opportunities, you may wish to consider applying for a Kenneth I. Juster Fellowship in the spring of your first year. Juster Fellowships are designed to provide support for outstanding MPP students, including IGA concentrators, for field research or field experience in the areas of international relations, international trade and economic affairs, international development, international negotiation and dispute resolution, and global governance and affairs. Learn more about the Juster Fellows alumni.
Beyond HKS
The in-depth training at HKS in international and global affairs paired with rigorous analytic, leadership, and policy skill-building courses makes for a winning combination in the professional world. Our IGA graduates are leaders in governments, international institutions, nonprofits, universities, and businesses around the globe, and have access to unparalleled HKS faculty members and alumni networks to help them take that next bold step in their careers.
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