The MA in Global Risk (online) program at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) prepares students to understand risk models and decision-making frameworks, and then take their insights a step further. By combining both the qualitative and quantitative tools of risk management with critical thinking, regional knowledge and research skills needed for more comprehensive risk analysis and mitigation, MA in Global Risk graduates are uniquely positioned to succeed in today’s global environment.
Degree Requirements
Credits: 50
Duration: Two years, Part-Time
Course delivery: Online
In order to graduate, students must fulfill all degree requirements and earn a cumulative GPA of 2.67 or above.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | Credits | |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 4 | |
| Microeconomics & International Trade Theory | 4 | |
| Static Models for Understanding Risk | 4 | |
| Regions of the World: Europe | 2 | |
| Economics of Global Markets | 4 | |
| Quantitative Models for Risk Assessment | 4 | |
| Systematic Approaches to Understanding Risk | 4 | |
| Capstone Residency 1 | 1 | |
| Risk and Crisis in the Global Economy | 4 | |
| Regions of the World: Americas | 2 | |
| Regions of the World: Middle East | 2 | |
| Regions of the World: Asia-Pacific | 2 | |
| Statistical Analysis and Financial Management | 4 | |
| Understanding Risk in Complex Environment | 4 | |
| Capstone | 4 | |
| Capstone Residency 2 | 1 | |
Capstone Residency I
The MAGR degree culminates in a capstone project, which students will begin during the Capstone Residency I course. The first residency serves three main purposes: (1) meeting the instructor and course facilitator of the capstone course, who will explain in detail the content of both individual and group assignments that you’ll need to complete to pass the capstone requirement; (2) receive in-person exposure and instruction from leading scholars and practitioners in the broader field of global risk (including finance, energy, and security); (3) organizing your Capstone group, including a clear division of labor and work schedule, to successfully complete your own final risk forecast project.
Capstone
The capstone course is a continuate of the work begun during the Capstone Residency I. The Capstone project will combine a conceptual area and a region of the world. Initially, students will work to deepen their understanding of the political and economic context of their chosen region. Then, over the course of the year, they will steadily work towards the completion of their capstone group project. Students will work in a team of classmates, and under direct faculty supervision.
Capstone Residency II
The MAGR capstone experience culminates with the Capstone Residency II course, which takes place in Washington, DC at the end of the MAGR program, immediately preceding graduation. Students will present their Capstone projects to faculty and peers and engage in rigorous Q&A sessions.