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)