A 1.5-year graduate program designed to prepare students for careers in public service, local and international non-governmental organizations, and global public affairs agencies. Using an interdisciplinary approach to critically assess and examine the changing dimensions of international relations, governance, and diplomacy, the MAIRD curriculum is formulated to prepare a cadre of professionals trained in relevant conceptual frameworks, methodologies, and innovative problem-solving skills for addressing most pressing challenges in politics.Â
Upon completing the MAIRD program, you will be equipped to:
- Apply contemporary international relations theory to current global issues.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for decision-making.
- Develop diplomatic skills to address pressing challenges in regional and global politics.
- Enhance communication skills and raise awareness about global opportunities requiring collective action.Â
The program requires the completion of 45 credits.
A 1.5-year graduate program designed to prepare students with analytical, policy, administrative, and leadership skills needed to impact Armenian society and beyond. The program provides a substantive focus on development policy, strategy, and leadership – essential components in the advancement of Armenia. MPA graduates will become effective public affairs professionals who can discern between genuine public needs and wants, equipping them to design and implement policies that drive sustainable progress.
Upon completing the MPA program, you will be equipped to:
- Engage in public governance practices.
- Understand the complexity of the policy process and utilize tools for policy analysis.
- Nurture critical thinking and develop problem-solving skills.
- Enhance communication skills and raise awareness about ethical dilemmas shaping public space.
The program requires the completion of 45 credits.
A two-year graduate program designed to prepare highly skilled, English-speaking legal professionals—advisers, advocates, and scholars—committed to serving both the public and private sectors. The program offers a rigorous foundation aimed at advancing the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, and ensuring efficiency, integrity, and fairness in legal processes across all areas of legal practice.
Upon completion of the LL.M. program, graduates will be able to:
- Identify, interpret, and apply best practices in law and policy, while contributing to the effective development, improvement, and implementation of legislation, regulatory systems, institutional structures, and legal frameworks.
- Pursue diverse professional opportunities within international and local corporations, technology firms, government institutions, legislative bodies, judicial entities, financial organizations, international organizations, and related sectors.
The program requires the successful completion of 30 credits, in addition to a one-credit Environmental Studies course.
A 1.5-year graduate program designed to support emerging leaders and future human rights advocates. The program develops knowledge and experience in a field that demands innovative and creative responses to society's complex challenges. The MAHRSJ program offers internship opportunities in leading national and international organizations and participation in the Human Rights Clinic- a unique initiative designed to translate their soft skills into practical experience by working on pro-bono cases.
Upon completing the MAHRSJ program, you will be equipped to:
- Apply and integrate knowledge of international and domestic legal and institutional frameworks to protect and promote human rights.
- Implement human rights mechanisms in government policies and legal frameworks.
- Examine and critically evaluate contemporary international and domestic human rights standards issues.
The program requires the completion of 36 credits.
A two-year graduate program designed to prepare highly skilled, English-speaking legal professionals—advisers, advocates, and scholars—committed to serving both the public and private sectors. The program offers a rigorous foundation aimed at advancing the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms, and ensuring efficiency, integrity, and fairness in legal processes across all areas of legal practice.
Upon completion of the LL.M. program, graduates will be able to:
- Identify, interpret, and apply best practices in law and policy, while contributing to the effective development, improvement, and implementation of legislation, regulatory systems, institutional structures, and legal frameworks.
- Pursue diverse professional opportunities within international and local corporations, technology firms, government institutions, legislative bodies, judicial entities, financial organizations, international organizations, and related sectors.
The program requires the successful completion of 30 credits, in addition to a one-credit Environmental Studies course.
A 1.5-year graduate program that provides students with comprehensive expertise in TEFL, covering classroom teaching, curriculum design, assessment, and additional topics through elective courses. It is specifically tailored for professionals in English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching.
Upon completing the MATEFL program, you will be equipped to:
- Transform educational practices by evaluating, designing, and enhancing curricula, creating teaching materials and textbooks, and incorporating educational technologies into classroom, blended, and distance learning environments.
- Pursue fulfilling careers and establish a strong presence in the field.
- Work as a specialized English teacher in schools, language centers, or higher education institutions in Armenia and internationally.
The program requires the completion of 36 credits, along with a one-credit environmental studies course. Students without a linguistics background must take an additional 2 credits of Introduction to Language.
