The Harriman Institute administers the Master of Arts in Regional Studies — Russia, Eurasia and Eastern Europe (MARS-REERS) through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for those wishing to focus on a multidisciplinary approach to the study of contemporary Russia, Eurasia and Eastern Europe (the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe and the Balkans). The program provides intensive exposure to the politics, international relations, modern history, and cultural and social formations of the region, with both a country-specific and trans-regional focus. Applicants should have some prior language training and must complete at least three years of an East European or Eurasian language.
In addition to the language requirements, the program requires completion of 2 Residence Units and 30 points of credit, including a master’s thesis and nine regional courses from a wide range of offerings in Anthropology, Art History, Business, Economics, History, International Affairs, Literature, Law, Poltical Science and Sociology. All students are required to take one of the two Harriman core interdisciplinary colloquia.
The program is tailored to meet the needs of persons entering professional careers, mid-career professionals, as well as students preparing for entry into doctoral programs, and those with a professional degree, such as the J.D. or M.B.A., who want to gain regional expertise.
Application to the MARS-REERS program is through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). The application deadline is March 1st, with the program continuing to accept applications until May 1st on a space available basis only. A GRE score is required; TOEFL is required for non-native speakers. Applications may be downloaded from the GSAS site, or you may apply online:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/gsas/.
For further inquiries, please contact Bradley Abrams at bfa4@columbia.edu or 212-854-6287.
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