Global Affairs

Program Overview

The Master of Global Affairs (MGA) is a two-year professional program, consisting of four sessions of coursework and a compulsory summer internship.In the first year, students pursue core courses in the five pillars of the program: Global Security, Global Development, Global Justice and Human Rights, Global Markets and Innovation Policy.

Students may also be interested in combined degree programs:

• Law, Juris Doctor / Master of Global Affairs (JD/MGA) or
• Master of Business Administration / Master of Global Affairs (MBA/MGA)

Quick Facts

Master of Global Affairs

Program Description

The Master of Global Affairs (MGA) is a two-year professional program, consisting of four sessions of coursework and a compulsory summer internship. The purpose of this program is to provide an outstanding professional, multidisciplinary education to train the next generation of global leaders of international institutions, global civil society, and business. This program is open to applicants from all disciplinary backgrounds.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with a minimum standing in the final year equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+.

Program Requirements

This is a two-year program taken on a full-time basis over 20 consecutive months. Students must successfully complete a total of 9.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows.

Year 1:

• 3.5 FCEs in core courses (seven half courses).

• 1.0 FCE in elective courses. Of these, 0.5 FCE must be chosen from the following: GLA2027H Ethics and Global Affairs, GLA2029H The Sustainability Imperative: Implications for Global Affairs and Public Policy, or GLA2034H Decision Making and Strategic Thinking.

• At the end of Year 1, students must declare an emphasis as part of their degree program. They must complete 1.5 FCEs of coursework in order to successfully complete the emphasis; see details on the emphases below. Students who take part in an exchange are exempt from this requirement.

  • Students who elect to complete both an exchange and an emphasis may apply up to 1.0 FCE in exchange courses towards their emphasis, with approval of the director of the professional master’s programs.

Summer session between Years 1 and 2:

• GLA1007Y Global Internship (1.0 FCE).

Year 2:

• 1.0 FCE in core courses: GLA2000H Capstone Seminar and GLA2111H Research Methods for Capstone.

• Additional 2.5 elective FCEs (five half courses) at the 2000 level from the Munk School. A maximum of 1.0 FCE may be taken from graduate programs outside the Munk School.

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Emphasis: Development

MGA students who wish to complete an emphasis in Development must successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

GLA2002H; GLA2014H; GLA2019H; GLA2028H; GLA2060H; GLA2061H; GLA2062H; JCR1000Y.

Emphasis: Global Justice and Human Rights

MGA students who wish to complete an emphasis in Global Justice and Human Rights must successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

GLA2013H; GLA2023H; GLA2066H; GLA2067H; GLA2068H.

Emphasis: Global Policy

MGA students who wish to complete an emphasis in Global Policy must successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

ASI4140H; ASI4900H; ERE1161H; ERE1170H; ERE1175H; ERE1998H; GLA2011H; GLA2015H; GLA2056H, GLA2096H; GLA2097H; GLA2098H.

Emphasis: Global Security

MGA students who wish to complete an emphasis in Global Security must successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

GLA2010H; GLA2024H; GLA2030H; GLA2063H; GLA2064H; GLA2065H.

Emphasis: Innovation Policy

MGA students who wish to complete an emphasis in Innovation Policy must successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

GLA2014H; GLA2018H; GLA2021H; GLA2080H; GLA2081H; GLA2082H.

Emphasis: Markets

MGA students who wish to complete an emphasis in Markets must successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

GLA2001H; GLA2006H; GLA2012H; GLA2015H; GLA2025H; GLA2037H; GLA2069H; GLA2070H; GLA2071H.

Emphasis: The Digital World

MGA students who wish to complete an emphasis in The Digital World successfully complete 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) from the following list:

GLA2010H; GLA2024H; GLA2041H; GLA2042H; GLA2043H; GLA2052H.

Dual Degree Program: Master of Global Affairs (University of Toronto) / Master of International Affairs (Hertie School of Governance)

Program Description

This dual degree program creates a pathway between the U of T Master of Global Affairs and the Hertie School Master of International Affairs (MIA) programs. In Year 1, students complete MIA coursework at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin, Germany. In the Summer session of Year 1, students complete an internship that is part of the MGA and MIA degree programs. In Year 2, students complete MGA coursework in Toronto and in the final Summer session, complete a master's thesis as part of the dual degree requirements.

Students will gain both degrees in two years (24 months) rather than the four years it would take to acquire the degrees consecutively. The pattern of registration is F/W/S/F/W/S with students completing both programs in August of Year 2. This dual degree program is open to applicants from all disciplinary backgrounds.

Contact

Master of Global Affairs / Master of International Affairs Program
Web: munkschool.utoronto.ca/mga/dual-degree-hertie-school-berlin

Master of Global Affairs Program
Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto
Email: mga@utoronto.ca

Master of International Affairs Program
Hertie School of Governance
Email: grad-admissions@hertie-school.org

Application Process

• Applicants must apply through the Hertie School admissions website. Applicants are then jointly selected and admitted by the MGA at the University of Toronto and the MIA at the Hertie School. All applicants must complete the Hertie School online admissions application.

• All applicants who are admitted to the dual degree program must then also complete the application on U of T’s School of Graduate Studies online admissions application system.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both programs to be admitted to the dual degree. The MGA admission requirements are stated below.

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Toronto as well as the specific requirements of the MGA.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with a standing in the final year equivalent to at least a U of T B+.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the primary language of instruction is not English must provide proof of English-language proficiency. The following tests and scores will be accepted:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 100/120 overall;

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 7, with at least 6.0 for each component.

Program Requirements

During their U of T registration in the MGA program, students must successfully complete a total of 7.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows.

Year 1

• Fall and Winter: Students complete Year 1 courses at the Hertie School.

• Summer: GLA1007Y Global Internship (1.0 FCE, 12 weeks) plus a critical reflection paper to be submitted in September of Year 2.

Year 2

• Fall and Winter (5.0 FCEs):

  • GLA1011H Global Innovation Policy (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA1014H Global Development (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2000H Capstone Seminar (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2111H Research Methods for Capstone (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2887H Final Research and Analysis (0.5 FCE).

  • 2.5 elective FCEs (five half courses) at the 2000 level within the MGA program.

• Summer (1.0 FCE): GLA2889Y Dual Degree Master's Thesis (Credit/No Credit).

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Dual Degree Program: Master of Global Affairs (University of Toronto) / Master of Public Administration (London School of Economics)

Program Description

This dual degree program creates a pathway between the U of T Master of Global Affairs (MGA) and the London School of Economics Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs. In Year 1, students complete MPA coursework at the London School of Economics and Political Science in the United Kingdom. In the Summer session of Year 1, students complete an internship that is part of the MGA program. In Year 2, students complete MGA coursework in Toronto and in the final Summer session, complete a policy paper as part of the dual degree requirements.

Students will gain both degrees in two years (21 months) rather than the four years it would take to acquire the degrees consecutively. The pattern of registration is F/W/S/F/W/S with students completing both programs by the end of June in Year 2. This dual degree program is open to applicants from all disciplinary backgrounds.

Contact

Master of Global Affairs / Master of Public Administration Program
munkschool.utoronto.ca/mga/dual-degree-lse-london
www.lse.ac.uk/school-of-public-policy/study/TorontoMunkDoubleDegree

Master of Global Affairs Program
Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto
Email: mga@utoronto.ca

School of Public Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science
Email: spp.doubledegrees@lse.ac.uk

Application Process

• Applicants must apply through the London School of Economics and Political Science admissions website. Applicants are then jointly selected and admitted by the MGA at U of T and the MPA at the London School of Economics. All applicants must complete the London School of Economics online admissions application.

• All applicants who are admitted to the dual degree program must then also complete an application on the U of T School of Graduate Studies online admissions application system.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the dual degree program’s additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with a standing in the final year equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+, and a cumulative standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto mid-B.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the primary language of instruction is not English must provide proof of English-language proficiency. The following tests and scores will be accepted:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test (iBT): 100/120 overall;

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 7, with at least 6.5 for each component.

Program Requirements

During their U of T registration in the MGA program, students must successfully complete a total of 7.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs).

Year 1

• Fall and Winter: Students complete Year 1 courses at the London School of Economics.

• Summer (1.0 FCE): GLA1007Y Global Internship (10 to 16 weeks) plus a critical reflection paper to be submitted in September of Year 2.

Year 2

• Fall and Winter (5.0 FCEs):

  • GLA1011H Global Innovation Policy (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA1016H Global Justice and Human Rights (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2000H Capstone Seminar (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2111H Research Methods for Capstone (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2887H Final Research and Analysis (0.5 FCE).

  • 2.5 elective FCEs (five half courses) at the 2000 level within the MGA program.

• Summer (1.0 FCE):

  • GLA2890Y Global Policy Review.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Dual Degree Program: Master of Global Affairs (University of Toronto) / Master of Public Policy (Sciences Po)

Program Description

This dual degree program creates a pathway between the U of T Master of Global Affairs (MGA) and the Sciences Po Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs. In Year 1, students complete MPP coursework at Sciences Po in Paris, France. In the Summer session of Year 1, students complete an internship that is part of the MGA degree program. In Year 2, students complete MGA coursework in Toronto and in the final Summer session, complete a Grand Oral Exam as part of the dual degree requirements.

Students will gain both degrees in two years (24 months) rather than the four years it would take to acquire the degrees consecutively. The pattern of registration is F/W/S/F/W/S with students completing both programs in August of Year 2. This dual degree program is open to applicants from all disciplinary backgrounds.

Contact

Master of Global Affairs / Master of Public Policy Program
Web: munkschool.utoronto.ca/mga/dual-degree-sciences-po-paris

Master of Global Affairs Program
Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto
Email: mga@utoronto.ca

Master of Public Policy Program
School of Public Affairs, Sciences Po
Email: sophie.rivieredufour@sciencespo.fr

Application Process

• Applicants must apply through the Sciences Po admissions website. Applicants are then jointly selected and admitted by the MGA at the University of Toronto and the MPP at Sciences Po. All applicants must complete the Sciences Po online admissions application.

• All applicants who are admitted to the dual degree program must then also complete the application on U of T’s School of Graduate Studies online admissions application system.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Toronto. Applicants must also satisfy the dual degree program's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with a standing in the final year equivalent to at least a U of T B+, and a cumulative standing equivalent to at least a U of T mid-B.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the primary language of instruction is not English must provide proof of English-language proficiency. The following tests and scores will be accepted:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 100/120 overall;

  • International English language Testing System (IELTS): 7, with at least 6.5 for each component.

• Proof of French-language proficiency is also necessary if the French track is chosen at Sciences Po. Please consult the Sciences Po website for details.

Program Requirements

During their U of T registration in the MGA program, students must successfully complete a total of 7.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows.

Year 1

• Fall and Winter: Students complete Year 1 courses at Sciences Po.

• Summer (1.0 FCE): GLA1007Y Global Internship (12 weeks) plus a critical reflection paper to be submitted in September of Year 2.

Year 2

• Fall and Winter (5.0 FCEs):

  • GLA1001H Macroeconomics: Markets, Institutions, and Growth (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA1003H Global Security (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA1011H Global Innovation Policy (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA1014H Global Development (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA1016H Global Justice and Human Rights (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2000H Capstone Seminar (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2111H Research Methods for Capstone (0.5 FCE).

  • GLA2887H Final Research and Analysis (0.5 FCE).

  • 1.0 elective FCE (two half courses) at the 2000 level, taken at the Munk School.

• Summer (1.0 FCE): GLA2890Y Global Policy Review.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)