Master's Degree in Global Affairs

The Master's in Global Affairs provides students with a comprehensive understanding of global governance, international relations, and global economic dynamics. The program blends theory with real-world applications, equipping students to analyze international issues, engage in policy development, and lead global initiatives.

The Global Affairs MA program aims to provide a rigorous professional, interdisciplinary education to train the next generation of global institutions, think tanks, global civil society, and private sector leaders. It also aims to equip students with in-depth knowledge and the contextual perspectives needed to become successful, well-rounded professionals and leaders in a complex world. Emphasis is therefore laid on intellectual curiosity, interdisciplinarity, and regular engagement with policymakers and institutions. The program generally focuses on how states, inter-governmental, and global non-state actors interact with each other in a globalized world.
The Master Global Affairs takes place over two years. Each year is divided into 2 semesters. The first three semesters are devoted to teaching modules: 6 modules per semester. The fourth semester is devoted to the completion of a master’s thesis.

Further Studies

For graduates choosing academia, 33% pursue further studies, with 83.3% continuing in Morocco to enroll in Ph.D. or master’s programs.

Global Leaders in a Complex World

Graduates of the Master in Global Affairs are versatile professionals with in-depth expertise in contemporary global issues. They excel in global leadership and intercultural communication, capable of effectively interacting with diverse international interlocutors. Their training enables them to critically analyze complex global challenges and develop creative solutions, drawing on data analysis skills and research methodologies. These experts master the theoretical and practical foundations of international affairs, politics, economics, and international law. They are trained in global risk assessment and transnational project management. Their research, writing, and communication skills, as well as their ability to work in teams and develop professional networks, prepare them for careers in international organizations, governments, businesses, and NGOs.

A smooth transition to Professional Careers

Graduates of the Master in Global Affairs are highly competitive in the global job market, with 63% employed, and 60% of them securing a position within six months. Additionally, 33% pursue further studies or research, demonstrating the program's strong industry connections and its alignment with current global demands.

A Global Footprint with Diverse Career Paths

An impressive 86.4% of graduates are building careers abroad, reflecting the program's international scope. Employment spans both the private sector (55%) and public sector (45%), offering graduates a wide array of opportunities to impact global and governmental organizations.

Admission procedure

• Creation of an application at the level of the platform dedicated to this purpose: https://admission.fgses-um6p.ma
• Entry of all the required information (grades of the first four (4) semesters of the bachelor's degree (S1 to S4), motivations, experiences and activities)
• Validation of the application and payment of the application fee (500 MAD)
• Study of the file by the FGSES Admissions Commission
• Oral, face-to-face or videoconference interview for candidates unable to travel to campus
• Announcement of eligibility results
• Processing of the averages of the S5 and S6 semesters of eligible candidates, followed by the announcement of the final admission results to the FGSES
• Admission to the FGSES Master's Degree in Global Affairs is based on the following criteria:
  • Have completed and validated an application at the level of the dedicated platform: https://admission.fgses-um6p.ma
  • Hold a bachelor's degree in disciplines such as Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Law, Governance, Sociology, Social Anthropology, history, development studies, and other relevant social sciences disciplines
  • Have accumulated 180 ECTS credits. At the time of application, the candidate must have validated the 120 credits corresponding to the first four semesters.
  • Have obtained an overall average of at least 12/20 in semesters S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5. If the application is submitted before the results of semester 5 are obtained, the required average applies to the first four semesters
  • Be proficient enough in English and French to take the courses (listening, reading, speaking, writing)
  • Foreign candidates, with different scoring systems, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the selection committee

Automatic admission: only for FGSES candidates

• Have completed and validated an application at the level of the dedicated platform: https://admission.fgses-um6p.ma
• Be enrolled in a bachelor's degree in political science; international relations; economics; public law; and behavioral sciences for public policy
• An average grade of 14/20 and above for the first five (5) semesters of the above bachelor's degree programs. If the application is submitted before the results of semester 5 are obtained, the required average applies to the first four semesters
• Eligible students will receive a letter about this from the admissions office. Application documents for the master’s program in Global Affairs must be submitted via the FGSES application platform

Application documents

You will need to bring the following elements to prepare your application:

• ID photo
• Identity document (identity card, passport)
• Transcripts of semesters obtained
  License or its certificate of achievement (if already obtained)
• Language certificates, if applicable
• Selection process
• For all eligible candidates who have submitted their application, a two-stage selection process will be put in place:

The first step consists of an evaluation of the candidate's academic record and motivations
The second step is an interview with the candidates who have passed the first step
Candidates who complete the selection process will be admitted, provided they graduate with their bachelor's degree during the academic year of their application and achieve grades consistent with their previous performance during the sixth and final semester of their studies.

Scholarships will be awarded to enrolled students, based on social criteria and academic performance.