About the course

The analysis of government and international affairs during the 21st century clearly constitutes a complex and interdisciplinary set of challenges. To be effective, such study requires knowledge from all of the social sciences and humanities. This program in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) draws insights from these areas of learning into the multidimensional study of governance processes in all levels of society and international affairs. The faculty and students in the Government and International Affairs (GIA) program work jointly to cultivate their experience, knowledge, and skill with regard to the governance practices, political institutions, social dynamics, cultural values, workplace conditions, spatial formations, historical trends, and ethical conflicts that intersect in the workings of government, business, and not-for-profit organizations. Therefore, methodological pluralism is the foundation of GIA's scholarly pursuits. This program approaches the challenges of governance and international affairs comparatively, empirically, and historically at each level of activity and analysis to see how the processes of globalization are being shaped and what their implications may be. We also consider carefully the requirements for more democratic governance of the economy and society. The faculty's key educational objectives are to conduct research, perform service, and train graduate students at both the master and doctoral levels of study in a manner that can engage the GIA program as well as the larger School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech in the public life of our nation and the world. Through this work, the GIA program contributes to the development of new knowledge, enhances global well-being, and prepares all its graduates with the latest skills for conducting their research, service, and teaching. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Blacksburg
Summer (May), 2024	Blacksburg
Summer (July), 2024	Blacksburg
Fall (August), 2024	Blacksburg
Fall (August), 2024	Alexandria
Fall (September), 2024	Blacksburg
Fall (September), 2024	Alexandria
Spring (January), 2025	Blacksburg
Summer (May), 2025	Blacksburg
Summer (July), 2025	Blacksburg
Fall (September), 2025	Blacksburg
Fall (September), 2025	Alexandria
Spring (January), 2026	Blacksburg
Summer (May), 2026	Blacksburg
Summer (July), 2026	Blacksburg

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Virginia Tech

You may scan a copy of your official paper or electronic transcript provided to you from your institution's Registrar. Do not upload your institution's web-based academic record or a document stating it is not an official transcript. Make sure that all critical and identifying marks have been scanned and are legible. These include the institution's name, your name, the names of your courses, and the grades you have received. It is important that you scan both the front and back of your transcript as we will need to be able to review the information provided on the back of your transcript concerning credit hours, the institution's grading scale, etc. Please ensure that your file is in Word (.doc) or PDF format.

　　Minimum GPA: 3.0

　　Institution code: 5859

　　Testing Requirements:

　　TOEFL

　　Paper

　　620.0

　　Essay Writing Score : 4.5

　　Computer

　　260.0

　　Essay Writing : 4.5

　　iBT

　　105.0

　　Essay Writing : 26.0

　　GRE [Optional]

　　General

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　　Quantitative :

　　Analytical :

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 105.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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