University Degree Programs

The Balsillie School of International Affairs offers three world-class academic programs that advance ambitious, new approaches to global governance and international public policy. Our campus brings together scholars, students, and policy makers in a unique, collaborative format to identify meaningful solutions to humanity’s most critical problems.

With over 60 affiliated teaching faculty, drawn from political science, economics, history, business, geography and environment studies, the School provides students with a truly interdisciplinary environment that fosters comprehensive global learning.

Are you ready to shape the future of global governance? Learn more about what the School has to offer and apply to join the BSIA network for an upcoming term. 

Ph.D. in Global Governance

A unique opportunity for interdisciplinary examination of global power and authority, the Ph.D. in Global Governance challenges students to critique the concepts, tools and assumptions that have served scholars in the past and assess new approaches to contemporary and future global problems.

Master of International Public Policy (M.I.P.P.)

An intensive, one year, interdisciplinary master's program, the Master of International Public Policy provides graduate training for individuals looking to pursue or enhance careers in international or global policy development, implementation and evaluation.

Master of Arts in Global Governance

An interdisciplinary program, students in the Master of Arts in Global Governance examine the norms and rules involved in the management of global society that affect billions of ordinary lives around the world.