At a Glance IR/PS was established in 1986 at UC San Diego and is the only professional school of international relations in the University of California system. 2,500+ alumni have assumed positions of leadership in businesses, governments and nonprofits throughout the world.
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2013-14 ENROLLMENT PROFILE
School of International Relations and Pacific Studies
DEGREE PROGRAMS Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Master in International Affairs (B.A./MIA)
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Master of Pacific International Affairs (MPIA) in 237 enrolled 2013-14
Average age: 26 years old Average work experience: 2.5 years
Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA)
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Average age: 35 years old Average work experience: 8 years
Ph.D. in Political Science and
International Affairs
58% Domestic
42% International
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
The Global Leadership Institute is the executive education program at IR/PS. Professionals enhance their careers through customized, non-degree academic certificate programs designed to match specific interests and lengths of study.
Contact Admissions at irps-apply@ucsd.edu Visit us online at irps.ucsd.edu School of International Relations and Pacific Studies | UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive, #0519 | La Jolla, CA 92093-0519 | (858) 534-2660
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Students specialize in business, politics, economics and public policy in the Pacific region. Curriculum includes core classes plus a selected career track and regional specialization. Career Tracks (B.A./MIA and MPIA) International Development & Nonprofit Management International Economics • International Environmental Policy International Management • International Politics Public Policy Career Tracks (MAS-IA) Environmental Policy & Sustainability International Political Economy • International Public Policy Security of the Asia-Pacific • International Relations Regions (B.A./MIA, MPIA, MAS-IA) China • Japan • Korea • Latin America • Southeast Asia