Then consider how the Master of Arts in Global Studies at Brandeis University can give you both the breadth and the focus to get ready to make a difference. Our one-year degree program will prepare you to think, speak and write knowledgeably about the world's most pressing issues. You will take core classes on global institutions and issues while learning how to use databases to do research on the topics that motivate you. At the same time, you will be free to focus on what you are most passionate about, choosing classes across the university that are most relevant to your interests and career goals. All along the way, you will receive personal guidance as you write a compelling master's thesis on the issues you would like to address in your career, whether in diplomacy, academia, business or the nonprofit world.<br><br>Careers and Alumni<br><br>Many of our graduates have gone on to pursue advanced degrees in such fields as history, anthropology, public health and education at the finest institutions, including Harvard University, Georgetown University and the University of Southern California.<br><br>Recent graduates are currently working around the world in diplomacy, finance, emergency management, philanthropy, health care, education, government, nongovernmental organizations and other settings.