Graduate Degrees

Even if you are posted abroad, it is possible to work toward a graduate degree. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) measures skills acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study. The Computer Based Testing Program is offered at overseas locations. For more information contact:

Graduate Record Examination
Educational Testing Service
P.O. Box 6000
Princeton, NJ 08541-6000
Tel: 609-771-7670 / Fax: 609-771-7906
http://www.gre.org

Testing is available on a limited basis at temporary testing sites. Contact the GRE Regional Centers to verify test dates.

If you plan to apply to graduate school from overseas, make sure you have developed a list of people who will write letters of recommendation for you, including at least one academic reference. Writing samples and a work resume can be useful adjuncts to the application. Since most graduate schools re-quire a stay on campus, choose a school in a location where you are likely to live or where you have studied previously.

After selecting graduate schools with attractive programs in your field of interest, write jointly to the Admissions Office and to the Chairman of the Department in your field. Ask the Department Chairman for information on residency requirements (minimum number of course units that must be taken on campus) and the basic degree requirements. Explain your situation and request approval to take some courses locally, if they are available.

Graduate Programs of Interest to Foreign Service Family Members

Navy Hill Graduate Programs

Registrations for the Webster University Graduate Programs offered on Navy Hill are currently open. This is an after-hours educational activity provided in partnership with the Navy and is offered at a reduced tuition rate ($345 per semester hour) to Department of State and Department of Navy employees and family members.  Family members are responsible for all costs associated with the program.  This year, in addition to the Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program, Webster University has extended its Navy Hill curriculum to include the Master of Health Administration (M.H.A) and Master of Arts in International Relations (M.A.) programs.

• The M.B.A. program provides training in business for students interested in understanding the working nature of business in a competitive environment. Courses in the M.B.A. program integrate information and theories from various disciplines, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, production operations, and strategic management. The objective of this program is to develop students into broadly educated business managers and executives who understand the nature of business as a whole, and to provide these individuals with the tools and techniques applicable to a wide variety of business situations. The capstone for the M.B.A. program gives students the chance to bring together all of the theories, skills, and tools studied during the program and integrate them into a learning experience that highlights the nature of competition and the kind of strategic maneuvering that must be done in order to succeed.
• The M.H.A program offers a broad conceptual understanding of the health care industry, and develops specific, focused administrative skills that will help graduates guide health care organizations toward greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• The M.A. in International Relations enables students to analyze the complexities and processes involved in world politics and international affairs.  Coursework provides exposure to the key subfields of the discipline and relevant issues such as globalization, human rights, humanitarian action, and economic development.

Prospective students may contact an advisor at Bolling Air Force Base at (202) 561-4382 or visit the website at http://www.webster.edu/bolling. Department of State family members should register directly with the university. Program brochures are available in the Career Development Resource Center (CDRC) in SA-1.

Online Graduate Degrees from Endicott College

Summer and Online Professional Development from Endicott College, located in Beverly, MA and accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Flyer / Website

lnternational Programs include:

• M.Ed. in Organizational Management: Hospitality Training Concentration - Glion Institute of Higher Education in Bulle, Switzerland
• M.Ed. in International Education  - Madrid, Spain, Leysin, Switzerland and Mexico City
• M.Ed. in International Education Administration - Madrid, Spain
• MBA for Working Professionals - Madrid, Spain
• M.Ed. International Education and Organizational Management - Endicott College Mexico

General Resources

• US News and World Report - America's Best Graduate Schools
• Distance Graduate Schools - Online Graduate School Programs
• Graduate Schools.com - Search by Subject

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