The Illinois Global Institute (IGI) is thrilled to announce the launch of a new Master of Science in Global Studies (MSGS) program, beginning in Spring 2026. This innovative, interdisciplinary program is a collaborative effort among the Center for Global Studies (CGS), the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity (CSGGE), and the Program in Arms Control & Domestic and International Security (ACDIS).
The MSGS program offers three distinct tracks: Global Governance, Global Security, and Gender and Public Policy. This structure capitalizes on the teamwork and scholarly synergies across the campus, offering a wide range of courses from throughout the university, and providing new educational pathways across disciplines. The aim is to develop broadly educated and well-trained scholars, practitioners, and professionals who will become future leaders with a global impact.
Designed to be completed in three semesters, the program offers flexibility through online and in-person courses, accommodating the diverse needs of full-time students and working professionals, regardless of their location around the globe or on the Urbana-Champaign campus.
The MSGS program emphasizes real-world, professional training and experience by equipping students with the skills to study, research, and work globally and with international universities and industry partners. Graduates will gain valuable global skills such as international teamwork, communication, and collaboration, which are increasingly in demand in today's interconnected world.
Graduates of the program will have a strong understanding of globalization and the framework of Global Studies. They will develop critical thinking skills to analyze how globalization impacts global order, welfare, and legitimacy, and translate classroom knowledge into professional experience by exploring global studies phenomena and problems.
The Illinois Global Institute’s ACDIS, CGS, and CSGGE are committed to preparing students for successful careers in an increasingly interconnected world. The new Master’s degree program is a testament to that commitment.
For more information about the Master of Science in Global Studies degree program, including admission requirements and application, please visit https://tinyurl.com/yz8ft9we, https://tinyurl.com/3zvkwcss, or contact the Center for Global Studies at https://cgs.illinois.edu/.
Phone: (217) 265-5186; Email: global-studies@illinois.edu
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