SUNY Oswego is partnering with Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at SUNY’s University at Albany to offer a combined Bachelor of Arts/Master of International Affairs degree. This program gives outstanding undergraduate students the opportunity to join Rockefeller's MIA program before graduation from SUNY Oswego.
An MIA allows students to develop a wide range of job possibilities. Rockefeller College graduates are prepared for careers in international nonprofit organizations, governments, and for-profit organizations that coordinate with the public sector. Graduates work in roles that support multi-national cooperation related to global commerce, environmental policy, humanitarian aid, violent conflict, security and intelligence, and economic development. The MIA offers electives in:
Students in these programs can take advantage of Rockefeller College's strategic location in Albany to participate in an internship in a nonprofit organization, government agency, or legislative office. Rockefeller College's Office of Career Development can also assist students who wish to pursue internships, and careers, outside of the Capital Region. There are ample internship opportunities in New York City, Washington DC as well as abroad! In addition to access to a variety of internship areas, 85% of Rockefeller College's students receive paid internships.
Interested students should contact Professor Lisa Glidden at [email protected] or Professor Stephen Rosow at [email protected].
For selected students, admission to Rockefeller College is typically at the end of the junior year. Accepted students can earn up to 12 credits through Rockefeller College that count for both their undergraduate degree from SUNY Oswego and for their graduate degree from Albany. This arrangement makes it possible for students to finish the MIA in about one-and-a-half years (instead of two). The combined program results in significant monetary savings. By finishing a semester early, students will save a full semester of tuition and fees toward their MIA.
The highly competitive BA/MIA program is open to all majors. It is especially well suited for majors in Political Science and International Studies, as well as students considering law school. To apply, students must have:
The BA/MIA application has two stages. First, you must apply for a nomination by the Global and International Studies Advisory Board. Second, if nominated, you must apply for admission to Rockefeller College.
Most applicants will apply for the combined BA/MIA program near the end of their junior year. Most admitted students will complete their undergraduate coursework (or all but 12 elective upper division hours of coursework) during the fall of their senior year and begin graduate study at Rockefeller College (in Albany or online) during the spring semester. Students should discuss their personal timeline with Prof. Glidden or Prof. Rosow and the academic advisor for their major before applying.
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SUNY Oswego
Director of Global and International Studies
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SUNY Oswego
Professor of Political Science
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Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy
Coordinator of Graduate Admissions & Student Services