Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS)

Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) is a Masters program taught at American University of Sharjah, UAE. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) is housed in the Department of International Studies at American University of Sharjah. The curriculum uses a multidisciplinary approach that combines history, political science, sociology, anthropology, and philosophy. It focuses on complex global challenges such as geopolitical conflicts, international diplomacy, and social and economic currents.

Students complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, including 12 credit hours of required coursework, 12 credit hours of elective courses, and six credit hours of Master’s Thesis. Required courses include Advanced International Affairs, Research Methods, Theory and Practice of Leadership, and Conflict Resolution, followed by INS 699 Master’s Thesis under close faculty supervision with a defended thesis reviewed by a committee.

The program is designed for students aiming for roles in foreign service offices, NGOs, multinational corporations, or further academic study in international relations or related fields.

Modules

• INS 501 Advanced International Affairs
• INS 503 Research Methods
• INS 505 Theory and Practice of Leadership
• INS 507 Conflict Resolution
• INS 699 Master’s Thesis

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) at American University of Sharjah for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by American University of Sharjah.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by American University of Sharjah as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applicants must fulfill the general university requirements for graduate admission.

If applicants have not completed undergraduate level courses on globalization, imperialism, global political economy, or international organizations, they may be required to complete remedial courses offered through the Department of International Studies at AUS or an accredited institution recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Affairs Division.

The undergraduate remedial course does not generate credit hours towards completion of the degree program graduation requirements. Students required to complete the remedial course are normally not eligible to register for degree program courses prior to successful completion of these courses.

The remedial course could be waived by the MAIS Admissions Committee depending on the student’s background.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.aus.edu/cas/department-of-international-studies/master-of-arts-in-international-studies-mais

• Foreign service offices
• NGOs
• Multinational corporations
• Further academic study in international relations or related fields

9 fully funded scholarships are listed for UAE. See UAE scholarships.