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MA in International Relations and Security Studies
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Navigate Global Complexity From One of the World's Most Beautiful Cities
The world is evolving, and so is the landscape of global safety. The Master of Arts in International Relations and Security Studies at Webster Geneva prepares you to lead in an era defined by rapid technological change and complex geopolitical shifts. By combining theory with hands-on applications, including the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on global security, this program offers a distinctive, vibrant and innovative curriculum.
Our master's program in International Relations and Security Studies embraces a broad, inclusive perspective that encompasses human security and the challenges faced by marginalized communities. You will explore critical issues such as human rights, economic development and global governance, while gaining the technical proficiency to mitigate domestic and international threats. Whether you are analyzing international law or leveraging AI for policy development, you will gain the expertise to make a tangible difference in an interconnected world.
The Webster Athens Advantage
The master's degree in International Relations and Security Studies at Webster University is designed for the modern professional. By taking advantage of Webster’s expansive global footprint, students can study at our campuses worldwide, gaining a truly international education.
Expert Faculty
Learn from noted scholars and active practitioners who bring real-world security and policy experience into the classroom.
Academic Flexibility
Our program offers the flexibility to study on a full-time or part-time basis, allowing you to balance your degree with your professional life.
Strategic Foundation
Master the nuances of international law, humanitarian issues and structural security, providing a robust foundation for those pursuing a PhD or high-level leadership.
Career Outcomes and Professional Pathways
Our graduates transition into influential roles across the public and private sectors. Webster alumni are making a tangible difference at organizations such as Meds for Kids, Boeing, ABB and Enterprise, as well as within government ministries and international legal practices.
Career titles our graduates can work toward include:
- National Security Analyst
- Policy Advisor
- International Program Manager
- Security and Business Ethics Research Analyst
- Intelligence Analyst
- Foreign Service Officer
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Founded in 1915, Webster is an independent nonprofit university with students studying at campus locations in North America, Europe and Asia, and in a robust online learning environment. With its main campus in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, Webster University’s network of faculty, staff, students and alumni forge powerful bonds with each other and their communities around the globe. The University is committed to engaged learning experiences and empowering our students to become catalysts for change. In 2014, Webster Athens joined our network to bring the best of American education with the only fully owned and controlled (academically and financially) accredited campus of a U.S. university in Greece.
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