Master of Arts in Global Policy (MAGP)

Overview

The Master of Arts in Global Policy (MAGP) is a one-year executive style program designed for working professionals with five or more years of experience who wish to continue full-time employment while pursuing their degree. The MAGP is designed to provide policy tools on a broad set of global issues, customized to suit your academic interests and career goals. The program is delivered in Washington, DC on an alternating weekend schedule.

Become an Expert

Custom-designed for mid-career, full-time working professionals interested in career advancement or a career pivot, the MAGP builds on a longstanding SAIS tradition of producing graduates with the knowledge and skills required to address complex international policy challenges. The curriculum reflects the school’s core strengths and provides policy-relevant expertise in international politics, economics, development, conflict management, international law, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy, among other areas. Under the guidance of world-renowned scholars, diplomats and policy makers, you will move through the program as a cohort and develop strong professional connections with accomplished and diverse colleagues.

Program-at-a-Glance

Upon matriculation, you will be granted access to an optional, online preterm preparatory course in international economics. Starting in the fall term, you will complete a series of 9 core and 3 elective courses on campus and participate in several multiday experiential learning residencies (3 domestic and one international). You will concurrently complete two semester-long, self-paced online Application Seminars designed to provide you with key tools for your final capstone project. The program culminates with a global policy capstone research paper presented in a public forum.

Curriculum Outline and Calendar, AY24-25

For an overview of the curriculum and the calendar for AY24-25, click here.