International Policy Management, MS

Contact: Dr. Chien-pin Li, Program Director
Office: 5040 - Social Sciences Building
Phone: 770-423-6227
Fax: 770-423-6312
Email: msipm@kennesaw.edu

The Master of Science in International Policy Management (MSIPM) is an applied, cohort model program designed for those who seek greater practical understanding of the Global Arena. The program will prepare leaders in the private and public sectors to understand the political and economic dynamics of the international arena, assess political risk and regulatory environment in which organizations function, and deal with the cultural nuances inherent to the global negotiation process. All courses are taught online with the exception of IPM7760 / Global Experience and IPM 7765/Capstone: Practicum or Thesis.

General Requirements for Admission to the MSIPM Program

To be considered for admission to the MSIPM, applicants must submit the following credentials to the KSU Graduate Admissions office:

1. Submission of an application to the graduate admission office and a non-refundable fee;
2. A baccalaureate or KSU-approved equivalent degree from an accredited college or university;
3. Graduate Record Exam – GRE (verbal, quantitative and analytical) or Graduate Management Admissions Test – GMAT scores;
4. An application letter outlining the student’s goals for work in the program, including a rationale for why/how this program will meet the applicant’s professional needs;
5. A writing sample of about 5 pages, which may come from previous course work at the undergraduate level or graduate level from professional (work-related) writing that reveals the applicant’s writing ability;
6. Two letters of recommendation.

International applicants have additional requirements. See Graduate Admission  section of this catalog. For online programs, I-20s will not be issued.

Admission decisions are based on overall evaluation of all these elements.

Mandatory Orientation

Students are required to attend a two-day orientation held on the Kennesaw State University campus. Any admitted student who does not attend may be disqualified from continuing in the program. The orientation focuses on program expectations, interaction with faculty and administrations, and hands-on learning with Desire to Learn (D2L), the distance learning technology platform used in the program. 

Grades in Graduate Courses

Expectations for satisfactory graduate level student performance are detailed in the Academic Policies section of this catalog.

Petition to Graduate

MSIPM candidates must petition to graduate at least one semester prior to completion of their degree requirements.

Program of Study

The MSIPM program is a 33 semester-hour course of study that uses a cohort or learning community-style of course delivery. Students admitted to the program will begin as a group in fall semester of year one and complete the program by December of the final fall semester in year two. Courses are offered only once during each cohort cycle. Dropping out for a semester, or not taking a full load, will delay graduation.