The cooperative degree program between Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and 平特五不中鈥檚 Max Bell School of Public Policy allows students to simultaneously earn a Master of Arts in International Affairs at SAIS Europe, the School鈥檚 European campus located in Bologna, Italy, and a Master of Public Policy from 平特五不中, Montreal. Students admitted to this two-year program spend one year at each campus and can begin their studies in either Bologna or Montreal.聽
鈥淭he SAIS Europe-Max Bell School partnership is one聽of聽a聽kind,鈥� says Chris Ragan, Director of the Max Bell School. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a tremendous opportunity for聽tomorrow鈥檚 leading thinkers to round out their graduate studies in a practical, multidisciplinary way with two world-class universities.鈥澛犅�
The Director of SAIS Europe, Michael Plummer, notes that, 鈥淥ur complementary strengths and common vision to develop global leaders capable of tackling the world鈥檚 most pressing challenges will make the SAIS Europe-Max Bell聽School聽partnership an excellent opportunity for students interested in a multidisciplinary, tool-based graduate education in international affairs.鈥澛犅�
鈥淭he cooperative degree program perfectly combines my academic interests in international affairs with the practical, practitioner led opportunities and emphasis on evidence-based policymaking in the Max Bell MPP,鈥� says Paola Salas. She has just begun her studies at Max Bell and will be attending SAIS in the 2022/23 academic year. 鈥淚 am looking forward to gaining both a Canadian and European perspective over the next two years, strengthening my French and learning Italian all while making invaluable connections with professors and peers on both sides of the Atlantic.鈥澛�
Benjamin Dooley graduated from the MPP program in 2020 and is currently enrolled at SAIS in Bologna. 鈥淚 was excited at the prospect of learning from practitioners who had worked at some of the highest levels of U.S. and international diplomacy. I鈥檓 really聽looking forward to engaging with other scholars from all over the world. As a journalist, hearing the perspectives has proven more important and revelatory than any qualification I鈥檝e gained over the years. It will be a real privilege to do that in an academic setting with scholars who have such dedication and capacity for hard work.
Seira Iwai has always been fascinated with how public policy brings positive effects on people鈥檚 lives. Having experienced international conferences such as G7 and G20 as a government official, she was immediately drawn to the Max Bell School-SAIS partnership 鈥淏efore I joined this program, I was involved in global discussions for communications technologies as a member of the Japanese ministry. The rules of these areas are struggling to keep up with the pace of technology. I believe a stronger background in international relations will give me a clearer view of these complex global challenges.鈥�
Watch the SAIS and Max Bell School 2021 Information Session
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