Master of Arts in Asian Studies
24 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Area Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Arts in Asian Studies (MASIA) was established to meet the demands for rigorous academic study of Asia through a combination of regional expertise and functional skills in a degree program that prepares students for leadership in a variety of fields.
The Asian Studies Program provides students with the necessary skills to meet the demands of policy, business, and scholarship in a globalizing Asia. The program provides students with a unique combination of traditional area studies, functional training, and strategic insights that will enhance the marketability of their degree, whether they pursue employment or further graduate study after completing the program. The degree is enriched by opportunities for internships in Washington DC in government, NGOs, think tanks, and the private sector. On campus, students enjoy access to a range of high-level visitors to Washington through programs such as the Georgetown Initiative for U.S.-China Dialogue on Global Issues, the Georgetown India Initiative, the Asia-in-Depth Lecture Series, and various programmatic events.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Area Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Arts in Asian Studies (MASIA) was established to meet the demands for rigorous academic study of Asia through a combination of regional expertise and functional skills in a degree program that prepares students for leadership in a variety of fields.
The Asian Studies Program provides students with the necessary skills to meet the demands of policy, business, and scholarship in a globalizing Asia. The program provides students with a unique combination of traditional area studies, functional training, and strategic insights that will enhance the marketability of their degree, whether they pursue employment or further graduate study after completing the program. The degree is enriched by opportunities for internships in Washington DC in government, NGOs, think tanks, and the private sector. On campus, students enjoy access to a range of high-level visitors to Washington through programs such as the Georgetown Initiative for U.S.-China Dialogue on Global Issues, the Georgetown India Initiative, the Asia-in-Depth Lecture Series, and various programmatic events.
Admission Requirements
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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