MIS Concentration
In the MIS Executive program, 15 of the 30 credits required for the degree are dedicated to your concentration.
For ideas on how to combine courses to form a concentration, please refer to the second page of your Academic Advising Worksheet.
Advanced Standing
If you received advanced standing or course transfer credit, then these 3 or 6 credits are applied to your concentration. Applications for advanced standing must be received no later than mid-term of the student’s first semester in order to be considered. Please email mis@american.edu to request an application form.
Program Coordinators
The Program Coordinators for the traditional 2-year MA programs at SIS are a great resource for those looking to learn more about the courses and faculty associated with that degree program. Feel free to reach out to them with any questions!
Field | Phone | |
Comparative & Regional Studies | crs@american.edu | 202-885-1760 |
Ethics, Peace, and Global Affairs | epga@american.edu | 202-885-1621 |
Global Environmental Policy/ Natural Resources & Sustainable Development | gep@american.edu | 202-885-1683 |
Global Governance and Security | ggps@american.edu | 202-885-1843 |
International Communication/ Global Media | icsis@american.edu | 202-885-1621 |
International Development/ Development Management | idpsis@american.edu | 202-885-1657 |
International Economic Policy | ier@american.edu | 202-885-6713 |
Peace and Conflict Resolution | peace@american.edu | 202-885-1622 |
US Foreign Policy & National Security | usfp@american.edu | 202-885-1623 |
Student Associations
For those looking to connect with other students at SIS who share a similar field of interest, you may consider reaching out and joining the following groups on Facebook:
- Comparative & Regional Studies Association
- Culture & Communication Student Forum
- Global Environmental Politics Program
- Global Governance, Politics, and Security Student Association
- International Development Program Student Association (IDPSA)
- Society for Ethics, Peace, and Global Affairs (SEPGA)
- Society for Peace & Conflict Resolution
- US Foreign Policy Association