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20 SAIS BOLOGNA DEGREES AND OTHER PROGRAMS 21 DEGREES AND OTHER PROGRAMS Master of Arts (M.A.) This two-year program for full-time students is the cornerstone of the SAIS experience. About half of all entering M.A. students spend a year in Bologna and a year in Washington, while the other half spend both years in Washington. The academic program is the same for both groups of students and consists of interdisciplinary course work in international relations, economics and languages. Students who are proficient in Mandarin may pursue a five-semester option by completing two semesters in Nanjing to receive a certificate in Chinese and American Studies, combined with three semesters in the M.A. program. One of these three semesters must be at the Washington campus. (Offered in Washington, Bologna and Nanjing) Master of Arts in International Affairs (M.A.I.A.) Offered in Bologna, this two-year master’s degree is research-oriented. It allows students to submit a thesis in lieu of two of the non-language courses normally required for the M.A. Master’s students from European partner universities can study for one year in their home program and for one year at SAIS’s Bologna campus, obtaining the M.A.I.A. plus a master’s from their home university. (Offered in Bologna) Master of International Public Policy (M.I.P.P.) This program is designed for mid-career professionals with nine or more years of relevant work experience who wish to acquire the analytical and management skills necessary to formulate and advocate policy on key international issues. Students have the advantage of designing their own curriculum consisting of eight non-language courses. They may also affiliate with an academic program to gain in-depth insight into a specific field of study. Most students are full-time and complete the program in one year. (Offered in Washington and Bologna) Diploma in International Studies Students who complete two semesters of full-time study in Bologna (eight non-language courses plus a language requirement) receive a diploma certifying that accomplishment. Although most students go on to complete their M.A. at SAIS in Washington during a second year of study, this certification of graduate course work in international relations is particularly useful for those who already hold or are earning a master’s degree at one of our European partner universities. (Offered in Bologna) Dual-Degree and Other Programs Approximately 10 percent of SAIS students pursue dual-degree programs in business, law, public administration and public health in order to enhance their graduate education and professional objectives. For those accepted to a dual-degree program, SAIS reduces the number of required courses from 16 to 12 in recognition of course work taken at another approved school. SAIS offers partnerships with leading graduate schools in the United States and around the world. Students may also create ad hoc dual-degree programs with other prominent universities. For more information, visit sais-jhu.edu/admissions/dualdegrees. Master of Business Administration INSEAD Master of Business Administration Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Master of Business Administration Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College Juris Doctorate Stanford University Law School Juris Doctorate University of Virginia School of Law Master of Health Science Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Master of Public Administration Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University The following joint-degree programs are available only through SAIS Bologna: M.A.I.A. - M.A.I.S. Program SAIS Bologna and the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna This two-year research program allows SAIS Bologna students to spend a second year at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, studying for the Master of Advanced International Studies (M.A.I.S.). Upon successful completion of course work and defense of a thesis, the student will be awarded the M.A.I.S. degree. Conversely, students enrolled at the Diplomatic Academy, after successful completion of one year of study, may spend a second year of study at the Bologna Center. Upon completion of a thesis and six additional courses they will be awarded the M.A.I.A. by SAIS. M.A.I.A. - Master’s with Sciences Po Lille SAIS Bologna and the Institut d’études politiques de Lille This two-year research program allows SAIS Bologna students to spend a second year at the Institut d’études Politiques de Lille (Sciences Po Lille), studying in one of the grande école’s eighteen specializations. Upon successful completion of course work and defense of a thesis, the student will be awarded a master’s. Conversely, students enrolled at Sciences Po Lille, after successful completion of one year of “SAIS Bologna has a lot to offer including evening guest lectures, organized lunches with professors, and student-led initiatives.” Marco Ferrara Rome, Italy MAIA Candidate (B’12) International Relations and Economics & Finance Enzo Grilli Bank of Italy Fellowship Recipient
22 SAIS BOLOGNA DEGREES AND OTHER PROGRAMS 23 study, may spend a second year of study at SAIS Bologna. Upon completion of a thesis and six additional courses they will be awarded the M.A.I.A. by SAIS. M.A.I.A. - Laurea Magistrale Program SAIS Bologna and University of Bologna, Facoltà di Scienze Politiche, Bologna and Forlì This two-year program can be completed either by spending the first year at SAIS Bologna and the second year at the University of Bologna or the University of Bologna, Forlì, or vice versa. Students must apply separately to both institutions. Students who begin at the University of Bologna, take six additional courses and complete a thesis during a second year at SAIS Bologna may receive both a Laurea Magistrale in Scienze Internazionali e Diplomatiche (International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs) and an M.A.I.A. degree. Students who complete their first year course work at SAIS Bologna and then continue at the University of Bologna, Forlì will receive credit toward the Laurea Magistrale in Scienze Internazionali e Diplomatiche for the courses taken at the Center. Doctoral Program Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) This fulltime program is for individuals who hold an M.A. and seek to become scholars as well as practitioners in international relations. Ph.D. candidates work with a faculty adviser to design a unique academic and research plan to prepare for their dissertation. Students develop a comprehensive understanding of qualitative and quantitative analytic skills, international relations, economics and regional studies. Ph.D. students may conduct portions of their research in Bologna and/or Nanjing. General Information Approximately one-half of all SAIS M.A. candidates spend their first year at the Bologna Center. Courses at the Center are taught in English and, whenever possible, classes are conducted as small seminars. M.A. candidates concentrate in two programs, one of which must be in International Economics. The second program is chosen by the student either during the application process (see International Development) or at the beginning of their studies. Most M.A. concentrations require completion of approximately six courses in the program, leaving space for elective courses over the two years of study. Faculty advisers are available to assist students with their choice of program and courses during orientation and throughout their studies. Courses at the Bologna Center are classified as follows: Core Courses, International Economics, International Relations, International Development, American Foreign Policy, European Studies, Middle East Studies and Western Hemisphere Studies/Latin American Studies. Available Concentrations at the Bologna Center With the exception of Asian Studies, all concentrations are available in Bologna. Most SAIS students concentrating in European Studies, American Foreign Policy, and International Relations begin their studies in Bologna. Candidates for the M.A. should select their second program of concentration and choose their courses only after carefully reviewing the requirements and consulting with faculty advisers in Bologna. Core Requirements Core requirements for the M.A. degree at SAIS Bologna are divided in four areas: Evolution of the International System, Theories of International Relations, America and the World Since 1945, and Comparative National Systems. M.A. candidates must pass written examinations in two of these core areas (except students in European Studies, who take three comprehensive European Studies exams). Students are urged to pass one of these exams by the end of their first year and to pass both before beginning the second year. Students with an adequate background are encouraged to take the core examinations upon entry. During the year, students may prepare for a core examination by studying on their own, auditing or enrolling for credit in a core course. Core exams are graded with “P” (Pass) or “HP” (Hign Pass). Only passing grades appear on the transcript. Students who fail a core exam twice are required to register for the corresponding core course for credit. After enrolling for credit, a student’s result of any prior examination is eliminated from the transcript, and grading requirements for regular courses apply. Core exams are offered three times a year at the Bologna Center: early in the academic year and at the end of each semester. Language Program Language instruction is an integral part of the SAIS Bologna curriculum. The Language Program offers courses that help prepare students for the required oral and written language proficiency examinations. Classes are designed to develop communication skills that are relevant to students’ academic studies and career goals. A student’s background, area of concentration and career objectives determine the language studied. The Center offers beginner to intermediate level courses in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. English “I took a course on Thucydides and his writings on the Peloponnesian War and a debate course on American Foreign Policy which combines learing about foreign policy and also learning how to speak in public and debate...two great experiences.” Martin Orthofer Vienna, Austria MA Candidate (B’12) Energy, Resources, and Environment Austrian National Bank Fellowship Recipient
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