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USA, Hawaii
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1965
Total Students: 4,998 +
Int. Students: 450 +
Main Campus Address
1 Aloha Tower Dr, Honolulu, HI 96813, United States
Hawai‘i Pacific University’s (HPU) Master of Arts in Diplomacy and Global Security (MADGS) program prepares students for a professional career in the civilian, military, or government sector. Tailored toward adult learners and working professionals, the program offers a flexible pace, differing delivery modalities, multiple culminating capstone options, and extensive elective course offerings concentrated in five Areas of Specialization. This unique program of studies lays a solid foundation for entrance into a wide range of professions. The degree offers topics in the role of diplomacy, strategy, and security in contemporary international relations, as well as interdisciplinary tools enhancing leadership and decision-making skills for the global knowledge economy. A MA-DGS degree trains students for leadership in the global political and security environment and in international cooperation.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Master of Arts in Diplomacy and Global Security will:
1. Apply effectively various methodologies and approaches to the study of history, political science, and international relations in a diplomatic and/or global security context.
2. Demonstrate placement of questions and issues concerning diplomacy and/or global security within their chronological and geographical context in the course of more in-depth inquiries.
3. Apply effectively critically reflective tools for interpreting pertinent historical, cultural, philosophical, and political issues related to diplomacy and/or global security.
4. Articulate moral and ethical concerns raised through the study of diplomacy and global security.
5. Demonstrate integration of complex issues relating to diplomacy and global security in a substantial piece of research.
6. Demonstrate mastery of skill sets (such as research design, analysis, synthesis, literature review, etc.,) that prepare the graduate to undertake further graduate study in history, political science, international relations, security studies, and related fields.
Master's Degree
14 Days
Full-Time
21 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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aug 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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