Sample Grad Courses
- Economics for Global Affairs
- Global Governance
- Global Security
- International and Comparative Public Management
- Quantitative Approaches to International Affairs
- Statistics for International Affairs Managers and Policy Analysts
Key Grad Concentrations
- Diplomacy and Global Governance
- Global and Homeland Security
- Global Public Management
International Affairs 4+1
Why study international affairs at Geneseo?
This program allows Geneseo undergraduates to complete both a bachelor鈥檚 and a master鈥檚 degree in an accelerated format. Students benefit from Geneseo鈥檚 strong liberal arts foundation and UAlbany鈥檚 nationally recognized Rockefeller College Master of International Affairs program, which combines rigorous academic training with hands-on professional preparation.
Students save both time and tuition while gaining a broad educational foundation in international relations theory, policy analysis, economics, management, and quantitative methods as well as oral and written communication skills that will prepare them for careers in business, government, or the nonprofit sector. By beginning MIA coursework during their senior year, students move directly into graduate-level study while still benefiting from Geneseo鈥檚 close faculty mentorship and small-class environment.
Partnership Programs
- BA in International Relations +
- BA in Political Science +
- Other majors as approved by advisor +
Program Highlights
- Accelerated pathway: Earn both a BA and an MIA in five years.
- Cost savings: Double-count up to 12 credits toward both degrees. Take graduate courses at the undergraduate tuition rate (half that of graduate tuition).
- Access to UAlbany鈥檚 strong national reputation in public affairs.
- Streamlined admissions process: Early assurance into UAlbany鈥檚 Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy.
- Networking advantage: Connections with Geneseo alumni and UAlbany鈥檚 extensive professional network in NYS government and beyond.
- Access to UAlbany鈥檚 strong national reputation in international affairs.
- Preparation for careers in organizations with international reach, including the United States Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, the United States Foreign Service, and the United Nations.
Sample Careers
- Diplomat
- Foreign affairs analyst
- Foreign aid worker
- Intelligence specialist
- Legislative director
- Political affairs officer
- Political risk consultant
- Program analyst
Contact Info
Anand Rao, Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations
raoa@geneseo.edu
Fraser 105B
585-245-5457
Karleen West, Professor and Chair of Political Science and International Relations
kwest@geneseo.edu
Fraser 107C
585-245-5445
