These schools prepare students for the global workplace of the 21st Century by combining multidisciplinary, policy-oriented, intercultural studies with career development. Their courses of study are designed to impart a thorough knowledge of international relations, public policy and the world's countries and cultures.
Teaching methods stress the application of theory to practical issues in international relations.
Most have studied, worked or traveled overseas. Half of the students are women and 30 percent are foreign nationals, representing almost every country in the world. Special Programs Midcareer and nondegree programs are open to diplomats, government officials, journalists and other professionals interested in further academic training. Copyright 2000 Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs. All rights reserved.