Consider a Master of Arts in Government and Politics - in Rome!

Reminder to interested applicants - there is still time to apply to the MA program in Rome! Applications are being accepted through July 1st.

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The Department of Government and Politics, Graduate Division of St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Science, offers students the opportunity to complete their M.A. Government and Politics degree with a focus on International Relations at the university’s Rome campus.

At our Rome campus, we offer the unique cultural resources of a great European capital combined with the world-class courses and faculty of St. John’s. Students will become experts in composing policy briefs and reports, drafting and evaluating project proposals, resolutions, and public statements, as well as completing in depth evaluations of global events and trends.

Graduates holding a master’s degree in government and politics are well-suited to a wide array of career opportunities: from a policy-making career in the Civil or Foreign Service, to a position at the United Nations, a policy think-tank, an international NGO, a major multi-national corporation, or a dynamic start-up in positions of political or administrative responsibility. Recent alumni have secured positions within federal agencies, the US Senate, the CIA, NGOs, major corporations, as well as media conglomerates.

Students are also able to complete a Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy, which can be obtained independently or as a complement to the Master’s degree.

For more information please contact Margherita Panzera, Assistant Dean Rome Campus: panzeram@stjohns.edu (from US: 212-815-9216).

The graduate schools at St. John’s University in New York City offer more than 60 graduate degree and professional certificate programs in five acclaimed colleges, a School of Law, and institute dedicated solely to the growing field of biotechnology. Our highly competitive advanced degree programs will challenge you to become the very best you can possibly be! 

Tips for Enhancing Your Resume This Summer

Short-Term Programs @ SJU

To our recent graduates - congratulations! To those with a job lined up, an even bigger job well done. For others, now may either be a time of self reflection prior to entering into the career world or simply a break until the Fall semester begins. 

Regardless of where you stand and your future plans as of late, it's always a good time to work on making your resume stand out among the rest in a competitive job market. See below for a few tips that we put together to help you enhance yours this summer:

Travel - If you haven’t had the chance and have always wanted to - travel the world! If still enrolled here at SJU - look into one of our study abroad programs. At St. John’s, we provide students with a global campus that allows a seamless experience from location to location. Ask your adviser about opportunities at our Rome, Italy campus or the wide variety of other study abroad programs.

The benefits? Not only does exploring new cultures enhance communication skills, but it reassures an employer that their prospect is open minded and willingly adapts to new environments. 

Volunteer - Whether in your local community or abroad, there are countless volunteer opportunities at your finger tips. This can be something outside of your career field and focus on a hobby or passion you’ve wanted to pursue. You’ll learn to work with different types of people as well as open the door to learning a new skill or trade.

The benefits? Volunteering can help improve your leadership and project management skills, as well as shows you are a socially responsible person, willing to help.

Learn a new language - If you are one of our International Students, you may already have the advantage (the ability to speak both English as well as your native tongue fluently). Why not look to add another language to your repertoire? Additionally, if you only speak English, now may be the time to get to know the basics of another language.

The benefits? Being bi-lingual or multilingual can open a lot more doors and opportunities in the future. Especially in the communications, diplomacy, business, or economics fields.

Develop a skill - Whether it’s improving upon a skill you already have or developing new skills you think employers would find beneficial, the sky’s the limit. You can sign up for free courses or workshops within your community as well as take advantage of free online classes or tutorials. Technology skills are becoming more and more beneficial in the workplace and thus may be something you look into.

The benefits? Possessing a variety of skills (especially those that are in demand) can not only open the door to different opportunities but also highlight your expertise in field related tasks - not to mention, it may mean less training on your part!

The graduate schools at St. John’s University in New York City offer more than 60 graduate degree and professional certificate programs in five acclaimed colleges, a School of Law, and institute dedicated solely to the growing field of biotechnology. Our highly competitive advanced degree programs will challenge you to become the very best you can possibly be!

Is Grad School Right for You?

You may be in a place right now where you are reconsidering options for your future. Perhaps even with your four-year degree, you are feeling unfulfilled in your career and your educational background. As such, you may start to feel the temptations of pursuing grad school - and these temptations can be overwhelming.

You already know the advantages of a graduate degree - the opportunity to advance your career or change career paths altogether, make a higher salary, have time for personal growth and development, etc. But how will you manage time between work, school, and everyday life? Is it even worth it? Spoiler alert, in most cases a master’s degree or PhD is well worth the challenge.

Like everything else, graduate studies may not be right for everyone - but if it is right for you, the following will likely apply:

• You have a clear set of goals and you feel like grad school can help you in achieving them
• While it may be difficult, you feel you have the necessary time and energy to devote to graduate studies. **Extremely important for full time employees, but it should also be noted that with the proper planning, working full time while pursing a grad degree IS possible!
• You are passionate about the subject or subjects you plan on studying - not necessarily crucial, but it’ll certainly help in getting through the workload.
• You tend to thrive in academic environments, regardless of how long its been since you’ve been in school

If the above checks out, it’s time to get started! Consider how you want to earn your degree, full time or part time, in person, online, or abroad.

The graduate schools at St. John’s University in New York City offer more than 60 graduate degree and professional certificate programs in five acclaimed colleges, a School of Law, and institute dedicated solely to the growing field of biotechnology. You have the option to earn your master’s degree, doctoral degree, or professional certificate online, in New York, or in Rome.

For more information, please give us a call at 718-990-2000 or visit us on the web!

QS World Grad School Tour - European Dates

Director of Graduate Admission, Robert Medrano, is visiting several places this month. His first stop was Taiwan and now onto Europe for the QS World Grad School Tour!

If you are thinking about undertaking a Masters or PhD and need to understand the admissions process, the requirements, and the benefits - then the QS World Grad School Tour is meant for you; a global series of events where admissions officers from the world’s top grad schools want to meet you and explain all of this.

Find St. John’s University this week at:

• Milan, Italy - March 3rd, 5p - 8p
• Rome, Italy - March 5th, 5p - 8p
• Athens, Greece - March 7th, 5p - 8p
• Thessaloniki, Greece - March 10th, 5p - 8p

Wondering where St. John’s Office of Graduate Admission will be next? Find Us on the Road here »

The graduate schools at St. John’s University in New York City offer more than 60 graduate degree and professional certificate programs in five acclaimed colleges, a School of Law, and institute dedicated solely to the growing field of biotechnology. Our highly competitive advanced degree programs will challenge you to become the very best you can possibly be. Explore our website to learn more about earning your master’s degree, doctoral degree, or professional certificate online, in New York or in Rome.

Upcoming Deadline: Master of Arts, Museum Administration

Introducing our new master’s degree program, approved by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, beginning this Fall - Museum Administration. This program provides opportunities for research and professional training in the history and preservation of cultural artifacts. Students have the opportunity to combine academic study with exposure to New York City museums and allows them to engage with experts within their field.

The course is available at our Queens Campus, Manhattan Campus, and Rome Campus. Applicants to the M.A. in Museum Administration must present:

• Evidence of the successful completion of a B.A. with at least 24 credits in art history or a major in a related area in the humanities (e.g., history, English, anthropology) and coursework in art history. Students with undergraduate majors in other areas may be admitted upon review by the graduate director and the Dean’s Office. Additional information here »
• Applicants must present a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 as well as 3.0 or better in the major discipline.

Applications to the M.A. in Museum Administration received by March 1, 2015 will receive priority, especially if students would like to be considered for a competitive graduate assistantship. Qualified applicants will continue to be considered thereafter, space permitting. Please contact the graduate director for more information.

Susan Rosenberg, Ph.D.
Director, Graduate Program in Museum Administration
Associate Professor of Art History
St. John's University
St. John Hall, Room B11-E
Queens, NY  11439
718-990-5239
rosenbs3@stjohns.edu

The graduate schools at St. John’s University in New York City offer more than 60 graduate degree and professional certificate programs in five acclaimed colleges, a School of Law, and institute dedicated solely to the growing field of biotechnology. Our highly competitive advanced degree programs will challenge you to become the very best you can possibly be. Explore our website to learn more about earning your master’s degree, doctoral degree, or professional certificate online, in New York or in Rome.


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Rolling Deadline: Master of Arts in Government and Politics - Rome Campus

Still daydreaming about that study abroad experience you had during your undergraduate studies? Or perhaps you didn't have that opportunity and instead are wondering "what if?" Well, that's all the more reason to study in Rome as a St. John's University Graduate Student. 

Students in the graduate programs at SJU's Rome campus have the best of both worlds - earning an American degree while living in a major European center of government, politics, international organizations, and multinational corporations. Students benefit from small class sizes and distinguished faculty - all faculty members in the Masters of Arts program hold doctoral degrees and come from the New York campus. 

The 33 credit Master of Arts in Government and Politics at SJU brings students from around the world to analyze international relations issues in an ideal setting: Rome, Italy. This program prepares students for an array of opportunities in the civil or foreign services, positions of political or administrative responsibility in the public or private sectors, careers in education, or for further study pursing doctoral degrees or law students. We accept applicants on a rolling admission basis; once your application and other necessary documents are received, we will forward them to the appropriate department for review.

Additional Rome programs include MBA Finance, MBA International Business, MBA Marketing Management, and MA Museum Administration. For more information about the programs and majors offered at St. John's University, visit us on the web.