The dual Executive Master in Public Administration-Executive Master of International Relations degree allows one to focus on executive-level public administration and international relations disciplines through an abbreviated course of study. Dual degree students earn the degrees concurrently, with a 30-credit primary of study and a 21-credit supplemental course of study. Students choose the primary (i.e. 30-credit) degree focus and then pursue the credit and program requirements for the dual degree. Students must meet requirements of both programs to complete the dual Executive Master in Public Administration-Executive Master of International Relations degree. CONCURRENT DEGREE PROGRAMS International relations students may complete the MAIR or EMIR and another graduate degree on a concurrent basis. In cases where two or more distinct graduate degrees are awarded by Syracuse, students must complete 80% of the minimum number of credit hours normally required for each of the separate degrees. To pursue the MAIR/EMIR and another degree concurrently, a student should expect to be in residence an additional one to two academic semesters. All concurrent degree international relations students must complete a minimum of 34 credits in international relations; concurrent degree executive international relations students will complete a minimum of 24 credits in international relations. In recent years, students have completed concurrent graduate degrees in Finance, Information Management, Political Science, Geography, History, and Management. Additionally, current graduate students enrolled in the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry may apply to obtain the MAIR concurrently. SUNY ESF students must seek approval from ESF prior to application to the Maxwell School. CONCURRENT DEGREE PROGRAM ADMISSIONS Admission to the MAIR requires an application even if a student is already matriculated in another Syracuse University graduate program. To be complete, the application must be current and accompanied by transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work, graduate test scores (MAIR only), and letters of recommendation from Syracuse University faculty including approval from the other program's advisor. Instructions on how to apply internally to obtain a concurrent degree with the Department of Public Administration and International Affairs are available from the Department Office, 215 Eggers Hall. The application deadline is February 1. CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDY OPTIONS
Syracuse University offers a variety of Certificates of Advanced Study (CAS) allowing students to obtain additional specialization in a subject-matter area beyond their graduate degree. CAS are divided into three different classifications Concurrent CAS for Matriculated Graduate Students Stand Alone or Concurrent CAS Mid-Career and Executive CAS Certificate programs serve to complement a regular course of study. Certificates are obtained while completing the MAIR/EMIR degrees and may not require any additional time commitments. Note that a single course may only count toward two degree programs. A student pursuing more than two advanced programs of study may need to take additional courses beyond the two major programs to fulfill certificate requirements. CONCURRENT CAS OPTIONS FOR MATRICULATED GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY The following certificates are available to matriculated Syracuse University (SU) graduate students CAS IN CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS The CAS in Civil Society Organizations prepares professionals for the NGO field or for research focusing on the roles of non-state actors in global civil society. The CAS requires 15-credits of coursework focusing on global society issues. This includes work in disciplines ranging from public administration and political science to sociology, geography, social work, and law. This coursework integrates theoretical and applied perspectives on NGOs and civil society actors and supports multidisciplinary graduate training around this field. The CAS requires students to take the required pro-seminar (PAI 713: Governance & Global Society), one foundational perspective course, two discipline specific courses, and a capstone experience (the IR internship can serve as this experience for MAIR students). Specific details are on the Transnational NGO Initiative website. CAS IN POST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION Administered by the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSCT), a joint Maxwell School and Syracuse University College of Law initiative, this CAS is available to all graduate students. The CAS in Post-Conflict Reconstruction (PCR) combines interdisciplinary courses, seminars, and internship opportunities to offer graduates the unique opportunity to prepare themselves professionally for a career in a wide range of post-conflict stabilization, reconstruction, and peace-building environments.