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Overview
Through the Certificate in Chinese and American Studies - Master of Arts in International Affairs course from Johns Hopkins SAIS Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies you will spend one year in China working towards the Certificate in Chinese and American Studies credential and then spend two semesters at SAIS Europe to complete an MAIA degree on an accelerated timeline.
Certificate in Chinese and American Studies
The one-year certificate, jointly awarded by Johns Hopkins SAIS and Nanjing University, is delivered at the HNC, and provides you with the flexibility to focus on the issues that matter most to your professional interests. Intermediate- to advanced-level proficiency in Chinese is required prior to the start of the programme.
Master of Arts in International Affairs
Through this two-year, research-focused degree, you will have the flexibility to personalize your curriculum and focus on the contemporary issues in international affairs of the greatest importance to you and your career interests.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Risk in International Politics and Economics
History and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
Democracy and its Discontent
Multiculturalism and the Human Rights of Women
Energy and Climate Change
Constitutional Development and Democratization
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nanjing, China
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students must complete a total of eight courses in Nanjing, five of which must be taught in Mandarin. Many students elect to take additional courses taught in English with their Chinese peers.
Intermediate to advanced level proficiency in Mandarin is required prior to beginning studies. Most applicants have typically completed 3-4 years of undergraduate Chinese language study. To apply for any HNC programme, you must provide Chinese reading and listening proficiency test results from one of the following language assessments: STAMP, HSK, ACTFL, CEFR, or ILR. Test results must be from within the last 12 months, and available for review before the application deadline.
All MAIA candidates must successfully complete at least two economics courses in the fall or spring terms. Students may choose between International Economics I or Essentials of International Economics I and International Economics II or Essentials of International Economics II.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents12312 USD / year≈ 12312 USD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents12312 USD / year≈ 12312 USD / year -
In-State Applies to you
Applies to you12312 USD / year≈ 12312 USD / year
Living costs
Nanjing
China
4700 - 8000 CNY / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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