***Please be sure to also read FAQs for Prospective MA Students***

Is the International Business/International Politics concentration a joint degree?

No.The International Business/International Politics concentration is not a joint degree. Upon completion of this concentration you will receive a Master's Degree in Political Science.

Will I be considered a student of both the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and Stern Business School?

No.Though you are taking courses at Stern, you are a paying student of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences only.For this reason, you will have limited access to Stern's resources and services.

Can this program be done on a part-time basis?

Only domestic students can complete the program on a part-time basis.International students must maintain full time status while attending NYU to remain eligible for a student visa.

How do I register for courses at the Stern School of Business?

Students register for courses at Stern through the Politics Department. Prior to choosing courses, students must pick up a Stern Cross-Registration Form from the Graduate Politics Office.Once completed, this form should be returned to the Politics department. Students will be informed which courses are available and have been approved and can then register for these courses via ALBERT.

What courses can I take at the Stern School of Business?

All of your Stern courses should be in International Business. Courses outside this field can be taken if they fit into your specific area of study and are approved by your advisor.Please be aware that you must meet all the prerequisites of any course you wish to register for.

Examples of courses students have taken in the past include:

• B65.2360.01 - Global Manager and Negotiator
• B01.1302.12 - Managing Organizations
• B01.1305.05 - Statistics & Data Analysis
• B01.2310.11 - Marketing Concepts
• B70.2385.10 - International Marketing Management

What courses must I take in the Department of Politics?

You are required to take all GSAS courses in the Politics Department and they all must be in International Relations, with the exception of the departmental stats course, which can substitute for one of your IR courses.

Is there a limit to the number of credits I can take at the Stern School of Business each semester?

You are limited to 6 credits per semester at the Stern School of Business.

How many credits are the courses at Stern?

Credits for Stern courses vary from one to three credits. However, most International Relations/International Business students take three-credit courses.

What is the typical amount of time it takes to complete the Master's Program?

Due to Stern's limitation on the number of credits a student can take each semester, the minimum time to complete this degree is one year.

What are the requirements for a Master's degree?

The requirements for a Master's degree within this concentration is 31 credits; 15 at the Stern School of Business, and 16 in the Department of Politics. Students must also fulfill the language requirement and receive department approval of their Master's project.

Why is the International Business/International Politics concentration only 31 credits?

Due to the range in course credits, students in this concentration actually take 9 courses or more, as opposed to regular Master students who take only eight. Thus the credit requirement was lowered from 32 to 31. The Office of the Associate Dean waives the remaining credit.

Can I transfer credits from another institution?

Students in this concentration can only transfer one course towards their political science requirement.The course to be transferred must receive approval from the department to count toward this degree.

How much is tuition?

Though you will take courses at the Stern School of Business, you only pay tuition to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. For tuition rates and fees please visit the New York University Bursar's office at http://www.nyu.edu/bursar/tuition.html.

Will I receive any official documentation certifying that I took courses at the Stern School of Business?

Typically, an official transcript would suffice, but if necessary the Department of Politics can provide a letter verifying that you took courses at the Stern School of Business.