Global Programs

Global programs allow students to gain direct experience in the international, professional world. These programs are integral to students who seek international employment, whether in law, economics, non-profits, the private sector, or any other field where exposure to the international realm is a competitive advantage.

Students pursuing the MAIR degree are expected to spend only two semesters on campus, and then finish their education by either 1) utilizing our global programs, 2) completing an independent global internship or 3) a combination of 1 and 2.

Videos of presentations and interviews from past program participants are available at https://video.syr.edu/channel/Max%2BEXL/187876873.

Internships & Practical Experience

Internships and practical experience combine professional development with academic coursework. These programs focus specifically on internships with seminars designed around practical training.

Belgium	European & Global Internship Program in Brussels
Switzerland	Geneva Graduate Institute & Development and Humanitarian Internships
Chile	Santiago Center
Uganda	SIT International Relations & Development Internships
Singapore	Singapore Summer Internship Program
France	Strasbourg Center & Summer Internships
United States	Maxwell-in-Washington & Washington Public Diplomacy Program

Coursework Abroad

Coursework abroad is sub divided into global studies and world partners. Global studies are specialized seminars and classes, while world partners are universities around the world where students can study for SU academic credit. Students have the option of engaging in an internship if their schedule and language abilities permit. Please note that space in these exchange programs may be limited.

China	Tsinghua University, World Partner Program
France	Sciences Po, World Partner Program
Israel	Counterterrorism Studies at the Interdisciplinary Center
Morocco	AMIDEAST Al Akhawayn University, World Partner Program
Russia	Diplomacy and International Relations at Moscow State Institute of International Relations, World Partner Program
Russia	European University at St. Petersburg, World Partner Program
South Korea	Korea University, World Partner Program
South Korea	Yonsei University, World Partner Program

More information about these programs, including when they are offered throughout the year, can be found in the IR Handbook: https://su-jsm.atlassian.net/wiki/display/Maxwell/MAIR+Handbook.

Please reach out to Maria Boemi at mboemi@syr.edu with any questions about the Global Programs or to discuss how to best incorporate these elements into your time at Maxwell.