International Affairs
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Application Deadline: Applications are open. Admission offers are sent on a rolling basis until the program is filled.
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Length: 1 – 2 years
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Degrees: Master of Arts, Master of International Affairs
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Entry Terms: Fall
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Pathways: Coursework, Research Essay, Thesis
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Experiential Learning: Co-op, Internship
A leader in its field, The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) has an international reputation for providing the interdisciplinary training necessary to understand international issues and policy in a complex global environment. Our expertise includes: conflict analysis and resolution, national security and intelligence, international trade and finance, global governance and foreign policy, and peacebuilding and development issues, including displacement, humanitarian response, and global health. NPSIA is a full member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs, which is committed to preparing students for the global workplace of the 21st century.
The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs offers collaborative Specializations in African Studies, Climate Change, Cybersecurity, Data Science and Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
Capital Advantage
In international affairs, capital cities are where the action is. NPSIA’s location in Ottawa gives the School a direct window on Canada’s role in international affairs, while allowing us to engage with the international policy community. Students benefit from having direct access to officials from government departments, business and non-governmental organizations based in Canada’s capital city. Career opportunities are just down the road, and are facilitated by our extensive internship and co-operative education programs.
Fields of Specialization
- International Trade and Economic Policy
- Conflict, Fragility and Development
- Diplomacy, International Organizations and Foreign Policy
- National Security, Intelligence and Defence