Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs

The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) is a non-profit educational organization of graduate schools of international affairs, with 40 members and 29 affiliates around the world (as of February 2022, two members are on suspension) .[1]

Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)
Founded1989
TypeNon-profit
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Location
  • Washington, D.C.
FieldsInternational Affairs, Higher Education
Members
38 member schools and 30 affiliate members
Executive Director
Carmen Iezzi Mezzera
Key people
James Levinsohn (president)
Websitehttps://apsia.org/

Starting as a network of American graduate schools in the mid-1970s, APSIA was incorporated in 1989 and grew into an international association, with member and affiliate schools in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. APSIA seeks to "advance international understanding, prosperity, peace, and security through the people and ideas shaped by our schools."[2]

It continues to help members transform professional education in international affairs and advance, thereby, international understanding, prosperity, peace, and national security.

APSIA alumni have gone on to work in a wide array of fields, with more than 12 actively in positions as heads of state and senior cabinet officials.[3] APSIA schools are consistently in the Top Five producers of US Presidential Management Fellows and Boren Fellows rankings.[4] Each year, APSIA schools welcome more than 80% of Pickering and Rangel Fellows. Member schools have a 91% full time employment or PHD program placement rate shortly after graduation. In the Fall of 2021, APSIA schools welcomed an incoming class that was 57% female, and enrolled 40% international students.[5]

Leadership and Staff
  • James Levinsohn (Dean of Jackson School of Global Affairs at Yale University), President
  • Amaney Jamal (Dean of School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University), Vice President
  • Arancha González Laya (Dean of Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po), Secretary Laya
  • Judith Kelley (Dean of the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University), At-Large
  • Manuel Muñiz (Dean of School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs at IE University), At-Large
  • Danny Quah 柯成兴 (Dean of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at National University of Singapore), At-Large
  • Manuel Muñiz, (Provost of IE University and Dean of IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs), At-Large
  • Carmen Iezzi Mezzera, Executive Director
  • Briana Suarez, International Admissions & Operations Manager
  • Bảo Ngân Chuor, Constituent Relations and Communications Coordinator

APSIA Schools

The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs comprises 40 member schools and 27 affiliate member programs. Full members of APSIA have undergone a review process and meet qualifications required for full APSIA membership. Affiliate members undergo a similar review process and meet some but not all of the full membership requirements.

Requirements for membership include:[6]

  • A commitment to graduate professional training
  • An educational program of high academic quality
  • At least three classes graduated from its two year master's degree program
  • A substantial and demonstrated commitment to the study of international affairs
  • At least one master's degree program requiring two years of academic coursework to complete
  • Significant autonomy within a major university

The member schools of the APSIA are the primary sources of education for international affairs professionals in their respective countries. These schools provide multidisciplinary, policy-oriented, intercultural studies.[7]

Degree Programs

All APSIA schools offer two-year master's degree programs, though both shorter and longer program offerings exist. Member schools may also have doctorate programs. Degrees offered cover international relations, public policy, and the world's countries and cultures. Students gain skills in economics, policy analysis, management, communications, and foreign languages.

Many APSIA schools offer joint and dual-degree programs that combine the study of international affairs with such fields as law, business, public policy, environmental studies, social work and public health. Certificates and career track specialization can also be found at our member schools.

Faculty

Through their research, writing, teaching and media commentaries, APSIA faculty members contribute to international affairs scholarship.

Special Programs

Midcareer and non-degree programs are open to diplomats, government officials, journalists and other professionals interested in further academic training. APSIA schools sponsor a variety of conferences and seminars on foreign policy issues.

APSIA Annual Awards

The APSIA Awards is an annual recognition program that celebrates the hard work and innovation in the APSIA community. Each year since 2021, nominations come from the institutions themselves, as well as the broader community.[8]

In 2023, APSIA received nominations for 18 members and six affiliates in nine countries. Representatives of APSIA institutions evaluated each nominee based on a set of standard criteria to nominate APSIA schools for the following awards:

  • Impact Award celebrates an APSIA member or affiliate who has contributed to APSIA’s success across the organization over time and helped move our community forward.
  • Inclusion Award for Community Building celebrates programs/efforts within the last year that bridged different groups and deepened a sense of connection within the community.
  • Innovation Award for Professional Development Programming celebrates new or innovative programming that helped graduate students develop professionally in the fields of international affairs within the last year.
  • Intersection Award for Linking Theory and Practice celebrates programs/events within the last year that connected current affairs, policymakers’ work, and/or people’s everyday lives to the broader tenets of international relations.

Fellowship Board

APSIA works to connect students with scholarships and fellowships to help fund their studies. A fellowship board provides students at all levels one location for funding opportunities specific to their field. A list of scholarships and fellowships is available on APSIA's website.[9] The Public & International Service Advisor (PISA) Network brings together undergraduate and community college advisors across the United States to advance understanding of the professions of international affairs, public policy, and public administration on their campuses.

Employer Resources

APSIA serves as both a resource for employers who are looking to post job opportunities for students with an international affairs background and for students who are looking for career opportunities. The APSIA job board posts current content for internships through senior professionals posted by organizations and member schools. Employers can directly contact APSIA member schools' career services staff through the online directory, participate in speaking events with current graduate students, and can request a pool of prospective candidates.

Member Schools

Affiliate Member Schools

References
  1. "Home - Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)". Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). Retrieved 2016-09-09.
  2. APSIA (2016-03-09). "About APSIA". Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  3. APSIA (2016-03-09). "Why Study at APSIA Schools?". Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  4. APSIA (2016-03-09). "Why Study at APSIA Schools?". Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  5. APSIA (2016-03-09). "Why Study at APSIA Schools?". Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  6. APSIA (2016-03-09). "Why Study at APSIA Schools?". Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  7. "Graduate Schools & Programs". Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). 2015-01-27. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  8. Assistant, APSIA Program (2023-04-17). "Celebrating 2023 APSIA Awards". Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  9. "Fellowships & Scholarships". Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). 2016-03-09. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
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