Thinking about grad school? Considering an impactful career in the global arena? Spend two weeks this summer in the heart of New York City studying with expert faculty from the NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs.
Today's global issues --from terrorism and climate change to human rights, cyber security, and the global economy-- have both subtle and significant impacts on our lives. Through sessions led by NYU faculty scholars and practitioners, participants will immerse themselves in examining and exploring today's critical global issues.
In addition to deep dives on critical topics, the program features dynamic guest lectures and site visits to expose participants to the variety of career paths for an impactful global career, expand their professional network, and better understand the desired skill sets and content areas that organizations are seeking.
Topics include:
Site visits may include: The United Nations and its affiliated agencies, permanent missions to the UN, NGOs, and global private sector firms.
Summer 2026 tuition is $3,495.
Additional fees apply to students who require on-campus summer housing and/or require international student visas.
Space is limited, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in February 2025 and will continue until the program is full.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 0
Today's global issues --from terrorism and climate change to human rights, cyber security, and the global economy-- have both subtle and significant impacts on our lives. Through sessions led by NYU faculty scholars and practitioners, participants will immerse themselves in examining and exploring today's critical global issues.
In addition to deep dives on critical topics, the program features dynamic guest lectures and site visits to expose participants to the variety of career paths for an impactful global career, expand their professional network, and better understand the desired skill sets and content areas that organizations are seeking.
Topics include:
- International Relations: Theories and Geopolitics
- International Political Economy: The Building Blocks
- Geopolitics of Energy and Climate Change
- Transnational Security: Threats, Actors, and Practice
- International Development: Poverty, Inequity, and Economic Growth
- International Organizations: the UN, IMF, World Bank
- Cyberspace: Technical, Operational, and Strategic Perspectives
- Global Risk: Uncertainty and Operationalization
Site visits may include: The United Nations and its affiliated agencies, permanent missions to the UN, NGOs, and global private sector firms.
Summer 2026 tuition is $3,495.
Additional fees apply to students who require on-campus summer housing and/or require international student visas.
Space is limited, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in February 2025 and will continue until the program is full.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 0
You'll walk away with
- Historical and geopolitical context for understanding critical global issues
- Theories and frameworks for analysis
- Exposure to and strategies for impactful career pathways
Ideal for
- Those considering graduate school in global affairs, international relations, journalism, and related fields
- Those seeking exposure to career paths within the global arena
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