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4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 United StatesCombining Theory and Practice

Angela Tierney, SIS/MIS ‘22
I gain an enhanced perspective from working and studying in the same field.
Part of my professional capacity involves communications with colleagues from various countries. One of my current courses through the MIS program is Intercultural Communication. Given the relevancy to my work, I make a point to explore and connect how the theory can be translated into practice as it directly relates to my work now, how I’ve experienced it in the past, and how I envision utilizing it in the future. Learn more about my experience in the MIS program.
75 percent of classes offered after 5 p.m. to accommodate working professionals
Classes typically meet 2.5 hours once per week
Students that meet advanced requirements can reduce their required MIS credits from 30 to only 24 credits
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I apply, and when are the application deadlines?
When you should apply to the program depends on what semester you want to start taking classes in and whether you are a domestic or international student.
Application deadlines for the On-campus Master of International Service are as follows:
- Fall semester (international applicants): July 1
- Fall semester (domestic applicants): July 31
- Spring semester (all applicants): November 1
Application deadlines for the Online Master of International Service are as follows:
- To start classes September 2020: Apply by July 6, 2020
Priority deadline: June 8, 2020 - To start classes January 2021: Apply by October 12, 2020
Priority deadline: November 23, 2020 - To start classes May 2021: Apply by February 8, 2021
Priority deadline: March 22, 2021
View required application materials
Missed a deadline but still interested in applying? Email the SIS Graduate Admissions office.
Where will a degree in International Service take me?
Wherever you aspire to be! The Master of International Service program is unique in the flexibility it affords professionals with at least seven years of professional experience to earn an executive-focused graduate degree from one of the top-10 international affairs schools in the world.
Graduates have gone into careers at the World Bank, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and Amnesty International in addition to other nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses.
Looking for more information or help? SIS has a dedicated career development center to assist current students and alumni.
How long does it take to complete the Executive MIS?
Applicants may choose to complete the Master of International Service program as a full-time or part-time, depending on their scheduling needs. Full-time students can finish the program in as little as one year with advanced standing status or transfer credits. Part-time students typically complete the program in two years.
Is the GRE required?
No, the GRE is not required to apply for the Master of International Service program.
Still have questions? Send us an email with program-specific questions at mis@american.edu