Founded in 2000, GMAP is a 12-month hybrid (online + on-campus) master’s degree program in international affairs designed for mid-career and senior-level professionals working around the globe in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. By combining 33 weeks of internet-mediated learning with 3 two-week residencies, the GMAP hybrid program structure offers the ability to earn a Fletcher MA degree while continuing to work full-time. Our more than 1000 GMAP alumni (part of the greater professional network of 9500+ Fletcher alumni) are leaders in the fields of diplomacy, law, journalism, development, security, technology, energy, and finance.

CLASSES START AUGUST 3, 2020 & JANUARY 4, 2021

GMAPT H E G L O B A L M A S T E R O F A R T S P R O G R A M

GMAP Class of 2020 with The Fletcher School Dean Rachel Kyte (GMAP 2002) at the GMAP January 2020 Residency in London, United Kingdom

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS■ 8+ years of professional experience■ International experience ■ Bachelor’s degree

APPLICATION PROCESSThe application process can be completed online at https://fletcher.admissions.tufts.edu/apply/.

Application Checklist:

■ Application for Admission■ Application Fee■ Two Essay Responses■ Resume or CV■ Two Letters of Recommendation■ Official Academic Transcripts■ Letter of Understanding from Employer

(If Applicable)■ Scholarship Application (if applicable)

Note: GRE/GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS not required.

AVERAGE CLASS PROFILE

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Athens, Greece | Ávila, Spain | Barcelona, Spain | Berlin, Germany | Brussels, Belgium

Budapest, Hungary | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Hanoi, Vietnam | Lisbon, Portugal | London, United Kingdom | Mexico City, Mexico

Nicosia, Cyprus | Ottawa, Canada | Rome, Italy | San Jose, Costa Rica | Singapore | Tallinn, Estonia

The Hague, The Netherlands | Valletta, Malta

GMAP Class of 2020–2021 (August 2020 Start)

FALL TERM(July 13 – Nov. 16, 2020)

SPRING TERM(Nov. 24, 2020 – Apr. 12, 2021)

SUMMER TERM(April 20 – July 24, 2021)

FALL TERM(July 12 – Nov. 15, 2021)

Two-week residency

(Online due to COVID-19)

August 3–14

Internet-Mediated

Studies

Two-week residency

(International Location)

January 4–16

Internet-Mediated Studies

Internet-Mediated Studies

Two-week residency

(The Fletcher School)

July 12–23

Two-week residency

(The Fletcher School)

August 2–13

Internet-Mediated Studies

• Global Politics• International Negotiation and

Leadership• Corporate Finance and Global

Financial Markets • The Cyber World

• Global Security and Crisis Management

• International Trade• Global Macroeconomics• Global Environmental

Diplomacy

• Global Governance: Political Affairs

• Global Governance: Economic Affairs

• Geopolitical Risk• Poverty and Development• Capstone Project

See previous Fall Term for curriculum

GMAP Midyear Class of 2020–2021 (January 2021 Start)

GMAP Class of 2021 –2022 begins

A D M I S S I O N S I N F O R M A T I O N A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R A N D C U R R I C U L U M

P R E V I O U S I N T E R N A T I O N A L R E S I D E N C Y L O C A T I O N S

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GMAPDEADLINE AND NOTIFICATION DATES

GMAP Classes Admissions Primary Final Class Start Cycle Scholarship Application Deadline Deadline

Class of Aug Rolling Apr 1, 2020 Jul 1, 2020 2021 2020 admissions Jan–July 2020

Midyear Jan Rolling Oct 1, 2020 Dec 1, 2020 Class of 2021 admissions 2021 Aug–Dec 2020 TUITION AND SCHOLARSHIP AID

GMAP Program Cost 84,284*

Room & board during Included three 2-week residencies

Apple laptop & software Included

Books & course materials Included

Career coaching sessions Included*Subject to approval by the Trustees of Tufts University.

GMAP has scholarship aid available, including two special named scholarships. Applicants must submit the Scholarship Application to be considered for this aid.

Average age

42Citizenships represented

25

50% International

50% USA

Professional Background

Total Number of Students

42

Average number of years of professional experience:

17

30%

40%

30%NGO/IO

PUBLIC

PRIVATE

50/50 even split of female and male