The collaborative master's program with a specialization in African Studies is especially designed for Carleton University master's students in participating programs in the Faculties of Arts and Social Science, Public Affairs, and the Sprott School of Business who wish to enrich their training by developing expertise in African Studies through interdisciplinary dialogue.<br><br>This collaboration gives you access to the best concentrated expertise on African Studies in Canada. Ottawa provides you with easy access to non-governmental organizations working in fields such as international development, human rights and the environment, as well as Federal Government departments such as Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, Immigration and Citizenship and Export Development Canada. Rich holdings of archival material are available in the National Archives of Canada. Ottawa is also home to a growing number of African-Canadian and diaspora community groups, African diplomatic representatives and Africanist faculty at three universities.<br><br>Length: 1.5 – 2 years