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Masters of Pacific International Affairs

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Why MPIA?
Pacific Region Specialists in 2 Years

The Master of Pacific International Affairs (MPIA) is a two-year, full-time professional degree program. The curriculum focuses on the professional’s need to have a comprehensive worldview, and students in this program specialize in business, politics, economics, and public policy in the Pacific region.

Our outstanding internship and Career Services programs open opportunities around the world. IR/PS MPIA graduates assume senior policy positions in the public and nonprofit sectors as well as in non-governmental organizations and private companies.

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In addition to core classes, the MPIA curriculum includes a selected career track and a regional specialization: China, Korea, Japan, Latin America, or Southeast Asia. Language acquisition is a key element within the curriculum.

Core Curriculum

Tracks

Regional Specialization

All students take courses in these core subjects: Students must pick one of the following tracks: Students must pick one of the following regional specializations:
Globalization International Economics China
Quantitative Methods International Management Japan
Policy Making Processes International Politics Korea
International Politics & Security Public Policy Latin America
Economics (Managerial & International) International Environmental Policy Southeast Asia
Accounting & Finance International Development & Nonprofit Management  
Language