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University of California, San Diego, Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies

School Profile: Undergraduate | Graduate/Postgraduate

School Information

Country
United States
Address
9500 Gilman Drive 9500 Gilman Drive San Diego California 92093
Website
www.ucsd.edu
Switchboard
(858) 534-2230

WGST 2008 Venues

Meet representatives from our University at the World Grad School Tour in 2008

  • Beijing
  • Bogota
  • Bogota
  • Buenos Aires
  • Caracas
  • Frankfurt
  • Guangzhou
  • Lima
  • Mexico City
  • Mexico City
  • Montreal
  • Nanjing
  • Santiago
  • Sao Paulo
  • Toronto
  • Wuhan

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The MPIA ProgramThe Master of Pacific International Affairs (MPIA) is a two-year, full-time professional degree. MPIA graduates are trained as generalists and specialists. Their education goes beyond traditional international affairs or management training to specialize in the business, politics, economics and public policies in the Pacific region. The MPIA program is based on a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates the diverse subject areas of international management, international relations, comparative public policy, international development and nonprofit management, and international environmental policy, as well as regional studies and foreign language. Core courses include economics, management, policy-making processes, quantitative methods, international relations and classes focused on one's interests in a particular country or region of the Pacific Rim.

 

Career TracksAll students choose a Career Track, which are designed for students to acquire expertise in a specialized functional area. IR/PS offers Career Tracks in: International Management, International Politics, International Economics, International Development & Nonprofit Management, International Environmental Policy, Public Policy, and Country and Regional Studies.

 

Regional SpecializationsThe regional specification is made up of two designated courses on the economy and political system of a student's chosen country or region. All students must complete a regional specialization, and may choose from among the following five options: Latin America, Japan, Korea, China and Southeast Asia.

Students enhance their understanding of their selected area of regional specification with foreign language skills in a language that corresponds to their chosen area of regional specialization.

Internships at IR/PS
The value of an internship is in exploring possibilities, developing contacts, and extending and obtaining new skills and insights. Career Services works throughout the first year of IR/PS to direct students on finding the best internship. IR/PS interns have worked all over the world in a scope of jobs that transcend their IR/PS specialties.

Sector Summaries
Internships in Management:
Interns work in a variety of firms in fields such as finance, strategic marketing, supply chain management, and corporate social responsibility and consulting with Fortune 500 firms and small businesses working in the international business environment.

Internships in Politics and Public Policy:
Interns work with U.S. and foreign government agencies, as well as political research and advocacy groups across a wide range of interests including diplomacy, trade promotion and education policy.

Internships in International Development and Nonprofit Management:
Interns work with international nonprofits, as well as in the development policy field. Development interns have worked on refugee return issues, health initiatives and in microfinance.

Internships in International Environmental Policy:
Interns have worked with advocacy organizations and multilateral actors on Environmental policy issues ranging from forest conservation, cross border watershed management and agricultural production issues.

Internships in International Economics:
Interns have worked with U.S. and foreign government ministries, private firms, and research think tanks on trade policy, exchange rate management and economic forecasting.

 

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Faculty
Number of International Faculty Staff Headcount: 50 FTE: 37
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.
Number of Faculty Staff FTE: 1,776
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. *FAQ: How is research assistant defined?
Undergraduate Information
Number of Undergraduate Students Headcount: 22,048 FTE: 21,567
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students Headcount: 634 FTE: 622
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students.
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students Headcount: 4,972 FTE: 4,843
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students Headcount: 877 FTE: 865
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 14,694
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Students
Total Students Headcount: 26,970
Total number of students.
Total International Students Headcount: 1,454
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average Domestic Student Fees $ USD 15,400
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
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Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

IR/PS is devoted solely to understanding the economics, politics, and policies of the Pacific region, which we define simply as the Americas and Asia. The IR/PS mission is to help build a global community by creating ideas, training leaders, and providing networks that will shape the Pacific Century. Register for more information online at http://irps.ucsd.edu/info.

Range of Fees

$19000 annual

Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

TOEFL exam required for non-english speaking students.

Accommodation

Varies

Accommodation Range

$500-1700 monthly

Language Support

Yes

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