Whats the difference between an MA and the Bush Schools MPIA?
Our Masters Program in International Affairs (MPIA), which leads to a Master of International Affairs (MIA) degree, is a professional program that not only provides intensive career-oriented study but also incorporates critical leadership and skill elements. Our MIA focuses on two primary fields in international affairs—national security affairs and international economics and development. Students seeking careers in diplomacy, defense-military policy, intelligence, international economic development, trade and transfer pricing, international consulting, etc., will find this program to be a natural fit that offers strong professional preparation. The hallmark of this program is small classes with experts on international subjects combined with study abroad courses, language immersion, and exchange programs that prepare students for varied careers in the international arena. There is a premium placed on experiential learning—simulation, role-playing, group exercises, and case study anal
