Students of International Relations at Maxwell have the opportunity to expand their practical knowledge and broaden their career options by participating in one of our Dual Degree Programs.  These challenging yet rewarding programs augment the student’s comprehensive knowledge of world and regional concerns with an expertise in related fields of study, including Law, Economics, Public Administration, and Public Relations.  These programs are designed for students to complete both degrees in a reasonable amount of time, usually much less than would be required to earn both degrees separately.

Graduate Study in Public diplomacy

maiR/ms public relations dual degree Program
Syracuse University offers an exciting dual degree program geared for students interested in Public Diplomacy. As part of their academic and professional preparation, students complete challenging internships & policy-oriented seminars in Washington, DC.  This double degree option affords students the opportunity to complete an MS in Public Relations from Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications along with Maxwell's MA in International Relations within only two years of study. 

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maIR/MPA Dual Degree Program
The IR/MPA Program is a highly integrated plan of study that combines the Maxwell School’s top-ranked Master of Public Administration with its professional MA in International Relations.   The degree offers maximum preparation for careers in global consulting firms, NGOs, and international organizations—careers which value the combination of regional expertise and public management skills. 

The IR/MPA Program is designed to allow students to fulfill the requirements of both degrees with the completion of 58 credits in a two-year time frame.  Students who undertake this program are admitted separately by the Public Administration and the International Relations programs.  Core requirements and specializations for both programs will then be completed by students, earning them both a MPA from Public Administration and the MA-IR from International Relations.  

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maIR/JD dual Degree program
International Relations students at Maxwell have a unique opportunity to combine their practical knowledge of world and regional affairs with a Juris Doctor degree from Syracuse’s College of Law.  This joint program is structured so students can earn both degrees in substantially less time than required to earn each degree separately.  This challenging program allows students to develop comprehensive expertise in such areas as International Law, Humanitarian Law, International Business transactions, and others. 

Students interested in this program need to complete both the GRE and the LSAT exams.  For more information, click here.

MAIR/ma econ dual degree Program
The Maxwell School offers a Joint Economics and International Relations Option which allows you to earn two MA degrees--in International Relations and in Economics--in only two years. You will be expected to complete challenging courses in economic theory and econometrics, as well as the core courses in International Relations.  We expect our most promising IR students with a strong interest in Economics to take advantage of this unique opportunity to acquire a strong inter-disciplinary expertise.

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