Course Catalogs

International Relations, MA/Business Administration, MBA

Contact

Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Admissions: Emily Rutherford , Associate Director of Admissions 315-443-2319 maxenroll@syr.edu
Advising: Emily Alber Chase, Associate Director of Student Services,  315-443-4000 paia@syr.edu
Michael Williams, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director, 315-443-4000 mjwill14@syr.edu

Whitman School of Management
Alexander McKelvie, Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Master’s Programs * 415 Whitman School of Management * 315-443-7252 * mckelvie@syr.edu

Overview

Syracuse University’s Maxwell and Whitman Schools offer a joint degree program combining the knowledge and abilities of the Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) and the skills and knowledge of the Master of Business Administration (MBA). Over two calendar years of study, students will complete 76 credits of coursework drawn from both schools.

The MAIR-MBA will prepare students for careers that require an understanding of both business and policy, capitalizing on the analytical training of the Whitman School and the international affairs context and leadership development skills of the Maxwell School.

MAIR-MBA students will work closely with Syracuse University faculty on main campus and in Washington, DC, among other university campuses around the globe. This provides the opportunity to bridge theory and clinical practice, while tailoring a learning experience to the needs of a students interested in working in international corporate or public finance careers.

The joint degree program will integrate core courses offered by both schools with a rich selection of electives and practical experiences in the form of internships.