Master of Arts in International Studies

The Master of Arts in International Studies is a 36-hour, non-thesis program designed to equip leaders for service in a broad array of multicultural contexts, including for-profit business, non-profit/non-governmental organizations, diplomacy, and government. The degree provides a broad-based view of how the interplay between diverse cultures affects commerce, diplomatic relations, society, government, religion, foreign affairs, the arts, and other facets of society in today’s global environment. Graduates of the program will be equipped to lead with distinction and diplomacy in an ever-globalizing world, as well as serve their communities in culturally-sensitive ways.

PROGRAM LEARNER-CENTERED OUTCOMES:

• 1.1 Students will demonstrate that they can analyze the qualities of effective leadership among various cultures and organizations.

• 1.2 Students will demonstrate that they can apply the principles of servant leadership to a range of cross-cultural entities.

• 2.1 Students will demonstrate that they can analyze political courses of action and their corresponding effects on the global marketplace.

• 2.2 Students will demonstrate that they can evaluate trade and investment flows in regards to their impact on various segments and subgroups of the world’s population.

• 3.1 Students will demonstrate that they can define the cultural intelligences necessary for successful leadership among various sectors of employment.

• 3.2 Students will demonstrate that they can evaluate leadership styles on the national and international spectrums.

• 4.1 Students will demonstrate that they can identify the influences culture and policy have on one another.

• 4.2 Students will demonstrate that they can analyze political systems and the various geographical variables affecting governments.

• 5.1 Students will demonstrate that they can articulate the Christian worldview.

• 5.2 Students will demonstrate that they can identify the core beliefs and customs of world religions and how the Christian worldview responds to those belief systems.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

Admission Requirements Specific to This Program:

Master of Arts in International Studies applicants must:  1) have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution recognized by DBU, 2) show strong moral character commensurate with the University’s mission of producing servant leaders, and 3) demonstrate through their academic record a likelihood of success in the Master of Arts in International Studies program. In addition to these requirements, the applicant’s record of service in the community and in positions of leadership will be considered.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

MAIS 5001 International Job Shadowing is a required course unless the student chooses MAIS 5310 Short-Term International Immersion Experience (S-L). In MAIS 5001, the student shadows an international leader in a foreign country for one business week.

REQUIRED CORE CURRICULUM (24 hours)