Recent sweeping shifts in US domestic and international strategies, coupled with the disruption of long-established norms, have created significant uncertainty in all sectors across the globe. Consequently, job security has become a top concern, driving individuals to seek opportunities to build resilience in their careers. Investing in one’s education and diversity of skills through graduate school is a key way to develop professional adaptability in an unpredictable job market.

Graduate school provides the tools that enable professionals to pivot within or across sectors effectively, including a multidisciplinary education, development of transferable skills, and access to global networking opportunities. This foundation prepares individuals not only to adapt, but to lead, as demonstrated by the diverse and impactful programs highlighted in this guide.

In this special FP Guide, leaders at top universities across the US and Canada discuss the unique features and advantages of their graduate degree programs that equip their students with the competitive edge they need to thrive in their chosen career and address the critical challenges facing communities around the globe.

Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service With a Front-Row Seat, Students Prepare for Fulfilling International Careers

University of Denver, Josef Korbel School of International Studies Empowering Students to Navigate Global Changes with Resilience and Purpose

University of Toronto, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy Experiential Approach Guides Students Toward Rewarding Careers

University of Pittsburgh, School of Public and International Affairs Real-World Experience: Shaping Tomorrow’s Global Problem Solvers

George Mason University, Schar School of Policy and Government A Modern, Experiential Emphasis for a Distinct Career Advantage

Yale University, Jackson School of Global Affairs A Focus on Foundational Skills and Cohort-Based Learning and Collaboration

Indiana University, Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies Cultivating Expertise in International Policy, Languages, World Regions

Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University Emphasis on Applied Learning Prepares Students for Careers in Global Business

The Fletcher School at Tufts University Solving Global Challenges Through Experience: A Hands-On Approach to International Affairs

Seton Hall University, School of Diplomacy and International Relations New, Online Master’s Program for the Next Generation of Security Experts

Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies Global Exposure, Diversity, and Hands-On Career Development Propel Graduates to Success

Contents

• Gain the Edge: Graduate Programs for Careers Tackling Global Challenges
• Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service
• University of Denver, Josef Korbel School of International Studies
• University of Toronto, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
• University of Pittsburgh, School of Public and International Affairs
• George Mason University, Schar School of Policy and Government
• Yale University, Jackson School of Global Affairs
• Indiana University, Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies
• Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University
• The Fletcher School at Tufts University
• Seton Hall University, School of Diplomacy and International Relations
• Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies

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