International Affairs 4+1

Why study international affairs at Geneseo?

This program allows Geneseo undergraduates to complete both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in an accelerated format. Students benefit from Geneseo’s strong liberal arts foundation and UAlbany’s nationally recognized Rockefeller College Master of International Affairs program, which combines rigorous academic training with hands-on professional preparation.

Students save both time and tuition while gaining a broad educational foundation in international relations theory, policy analysis, economics, management, and quantitative methods as well as oral and written communication skills that will prepare them for careers in business, government, or the nonprofit sector. By beginning MIA coursework during their senior year, students move directly into graduate-level study while still benefiting from Geneseo’s close faculty mentorship and small-class environment.

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Partnership Programs

• BA in International Relations + MIA in International Affairs
• BA in Political Science + MIA in International Affairs
• Other majors as approved by advisor + MIA in International Affairs

Program Highlights

• Accelerated pathway: Earn both a BA and an MIA in five years.
• Cost savings: Double-count up to 12 credits toward both degrees. Take graduate courses at the undergraduate tuition rate (half that of graduate tuition).
• Access to UAlbany’s strong national reputation in public affairs.
• Streamlined admissions process: Early assurance into UAlbany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy.
• Networking advantage: Connections with Geneseo alumni and UAlbany’s extensive professional network in NYS government and beyond.
• Access to UAlbany’s strong national reputation in international affairs.