• You gain a keen working knowledge and deep understanding of issues, theories and debates in International Affairs
• You hone a critical awareness of the strengths and limitations of each International Affairs subfield, and learn to make sense of its complexities
• You learn to apply key theories and analytical tools to devise solutions for complex problems
• You learn cross-cultural and decision making skills to make practical judgements that are balanced by theoretical, analytical and ethical considerations
• You gain the confidence to provoke and effect positive transformations in the world, solving problems in ways that are constructive, imaginative, analytically sound, practically feasible and culturally sensible
• You acquire a deep, nuanced understanding of Asia and its place in the world

A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 for two consecutive semesters or 3.0 for three consecutive semesters is required. Students who fail to maintain the minimum GPA would have his/her candidature terminated.

MIA students have access to dedicated career advisors who can help them with career planning, job search skills and strategies, CV/resume writing, mock interviews, etc. These consultations can take place remotely or in-person at the Bukit Timah Campus. MIA students also have access to Career Advisors at NUS' Centre for Future-ready Graduates by logging in to NUS Talent Connect to book an appointment at the Kent Ridge Campus.

Career Clinics is a specially curated programme exclusively for MIA students, comprising skills workshop, site visits and career talks featuring organisations working in International Affairs. Through the Career Clinics, you will have an opportunity to expand your network, gather insights from practitioners, and get to know prospective employers better.

Alumni give the best advice! MIA students are part of a community of more than 3000 LKY School alumni from over 90 countries. We encourage and facilitate student interactions with alumni from all programmes through events and virtual connections.

In addition, MIA students also have access to career resources that are available to all LKYSPP students and all NUS students.

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  Meetup with alumni working at The World Bank Group, Singapore

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  Alumni Panel Discussion on “Working with Clients”

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Students who enrolled in the MIA programme can choose between an MIA Internship Capstone, a Master Thesis or a White Paper.

The MIA Internship Capstone is a self-sourced internship-based project that culminates in a paper on an international issue or challenge that the student worked on or observed during the internship. Students usually do these internships during the vacation period between the first and second year of the MIA programme, full-time for at least two months. Students will be allocated a faculty advisor who will guide them on their internship capstone.

Some organisations who have hired MIA interns