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Graduate Studies in STIA

STIA’s graduate offerings prepare students to address complex global challenges at the intersection of science, technology, policy, diplomacy, and international affairs. Through interdisciplinary coursework, faculty mentorship, and Georgetown’s unique Washington, DC location, students gain the analytical and practical skills needed to lead across government, industry, nonprofits, research institutions, and international organizations.

Master’s Programs & Graduate Certificates

Master of Science in Environment and International Affairs (MS-EIA)

Launched in Fall 2024, Georgetown University’s Master of Science in Environment and International Affairs (MS-EIA) is offered through the Walsh School of Foreign Service in partnership with Georgetown’s Earth Commons Institute.

The program is designed for students seeking interdisciplinary training that bridges environmental science, international affairs, and policy. Students develop expertise in global environmental challenges while gaining practical skills and access to influential institutions in Washington, DC.

The MS-EIA program prepares graduates for careers in:

Grounded in Georgetown’s commitment to ethical leadership and the common good, the program combines rigorous academics with hands-on engagement opportunities in one of the world’s leading policy centers.

M.S. in Environment & International Affairs

Learn more and apply through the MS-EIA program website.

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Graduate Certificate in Global Health Diplomacy (H-DIP)

Offered through the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy in collaboration with STIA, the Graduate Certificate in Global Health Diplomacy prepares students to navigate the intersection of global health and foreign policy.

The certificate equips students to work across multilateral, bilateral, formal, and informal diplomatic settings while building expertise in health diplomacy, international negotiations, and global governance.

The program is open to students enrolled in graduate programs across the School of Foreign Service and related disciplines.

Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) — STIA Concentration

Launched in partnership with Georgetown’s Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program, the STIA concentration allows students to specialize in the role of science and technology in global affairs.

Students select one of three subfields:

Energy and the Global Environment (EGE)

Examines international challenges related to climate change, sustainable energy transitions, natural resources, food systems, water security, and environmental governance.

Innovation and Emerging Technologies (IET)

Explores transformative technologies such as biotechnology and artificial intelligence, with a focus on innovation systems, markets, and public policy.

Science, Technology and International Strategy (STIS)

Focuses on the role of science and technology in national strategy, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, arms control, nonproliferation, and space policy.

For admissions information, please visit the MSFS website or contact the MSFS admissions team at msfsinfo@georgetown.edu.

Cross-Program Opportunities

Students enrolled in graduate programs across Georgetown often take courses taught by STIA faculty. STIA faculty contribute to a wide range of interdisciplinary graduate programs, including:

Doctoral & Postdoctoral Opportunities

While STIA does not currently offer a standalone doctoral program, students pursuing Ph.D. degrees in other Georgetown departments — including government, economics, anthropology, biology, and related fields — frequently work with STIA faculty on interdisciplinary research and advising.

STIA faculty also advise doctoral students at institutions around the world. Prospective students interested in working with a specific faculty member are encouraged to contact them directly.

In addition, STIA hosts a postdoctoral fellowship program that supports emerging scholars working on issues related to science, technology, and international affairs.

For additional information on Georgetown doctoral programs, please visit the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences or the School of Continuing Studies websites.