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Study Abroad

The School of Public Policy Study Abroad program allows students to complement educational endeavors with intensive, condensed courses conducted in countries that serve as laboratories for studying the politics and economics of emerging markets. Students network with political leaders, business people, academics, practitioners, and other trip participants.

Led by distinguished faculty members, three-credit Study Abroad classes are open to all SPP master's degree students, as well as non-degree/non-George Mason students.

Classes are typically conducted during recesses in the academic year, and built on subjects such as policymaking, international trade, regional development, culture, and security. Previous programs have been held in India, China, Turkey, Singapore/Thailand, Mexico, England, South Africa, Europe, and Costa Rica, among other locations.

Students may generally take only one of these courses for credit toward graduation, but in exceptional circumstances may take a second, with the approval of Dr. Thys van Schaik, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

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SPP has more than 45 internationally renowned, diverse faculty from many disciplines.

Classes for working professionals are provided in the late afternoon and early evening at the conveniently located Arlington campus.

Executive Education offers programs for public and private sector leaders from the U.S. and abroad.

Study abroad opportunities are provided throughout the world, including in Oxford, Mexico, China, South Africa, and Southeast Asia.