Concordia University Irvine

About Concordia University Irvine

Opportunity& Challenge & Experience!

You're a college graduate compelled by the idea of life and work overseas. Chinas ingenuity, opportunities and progress in business and education appeals to you, and youre seeking a masters degree to help you realize your professional aspirations.

Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) at Concordia University Irvine, is an extraordinary opportunity to cultivate academic, cultural, research, and language skills alongside work experience in China -- all in just one year. MAIS program manifests Concordia University's mission as a Christian University, which encourages students to engage people and cultures worldwide.

After a summer of intensive courses at our Irvine campus, you head across overseas and immediately start living, working, and studying in China. MAIS prepares you to work in China, conduct research for your Capstone Project, and negotiate living on your own in a new culture. You will concentrate in International Business or International Education, and live in Shanghai or Hangzhou, which are among Chinas most important historical, intellectual, cultural and financial centers.

As a result, you will have unique opportunities to build personal and business relationships; globalize your professional resume with international experience and expertise; travel to ancient destinations, futuristic metropolises and cultural wonders; discover and pursue new interests, passions and dreams.