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Master of Arts in Global Risk (MAGR)

  • Campus: SAIS Europe
  • Program Duration: One Year
  • Application Deadline: April 15
  • Credits: 50 Credits

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Overview

The Master of Arts in Global Risk is a one-year, cohort-based program delivered at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy that will prepare you with the skills, concepts, and analytical techniques necessary to tackle complex political and economic risk analysis.

Become an Expert

Gain expertise on theoretical concepts, tools, and frameworks from social sciences that will allow you to undertake sophisticated global risk analysis on a variety of issues and address the most pressing questions facing the world today.

What Your Schedule Will Look Like

The MAGR builds on the school’s strengths in multi-disciplinary analysis by examining a broad array of concepts and tools from finance, social sciences, and international relations.

Summer Term

The program starts with an intensive introduction to fundamental economic concepts and mathematical skills during the first summer term.

Courses

  • Microeconomic Risk and International Trade
  • Introduction to Statistics
  • Math Review for Risk Assessment

Duration 

2 Weeks Virtual plus
4 Weeks on Campus 

Fall Term

Develop an understanding of economics by examining the methodological problems associated with the analysis of risk and uncertainty, as well as quantitative approaches to risk assessment.

Courses

  • Macroeconomic Risk and International Finance
  • Risk in Economics and Politics
  • Fundamentals of Corporate Finance (half course)
  • Elective course 
  • Elective course 
     

Duration

13 Weeks plus final exams

Spring Term

Acquire the main tools for geo-political risk analysis through scenario planning and deepen your knowledge of the principal sources of risk at the national and international levels through a variety of elective courses.

Courses 

  • Strategic Foresight for Political Risk Analysis: Working with Scenarios
  • Quantitative Methods for Risk Assessment
  • Elective course 
  • Elective course 

Duration

13 Weeks plus final exams

Capstone

Gain expertise through a relevant capstone project that includes an internship or an original 10,000-word research project. 

Duration 

10 Weeks (minimum) 

Curriculum | MAGR

Learn From the Best

Study with world-class experts who are renowned for their scholarship, influence, and networks.

Erika Meucci

Academic Director, Master of Arts in International Affairs, Lecturer in Mathematics and Statistics

Veronica Anghel

Lecturer

Hanns Maull

Adjunct Professor

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In the News

Italy’s new leader faces familiar problems, including fickle voters

In the Washington Post, Professor Gilbert writes about the results of the Italian general elections that occurred this past weekend. He explains that Giorgia Meloni's win has brought fear to the public because, although she claims to no longer be a fascist, her political party descends from neo-fascist ideals.

Far-right Nationalist Giorgia Meloni Elected as Italy's First Female Prime Minister

Mark Gilbert gives background information and analysis in an NBC news special report on the election of Giorgia Meloni.

From Elizabeth II to Charles III: A Triumph of British Ceremonial and Soft Power

David Ellwood discusses the significant contributions Queen Elizabeth II made during her reign, and what may occur now after her passing. In his article published to the CPD Blog, he also touches on King Charles, and his possible continuation of soft power.

Is EU enlargement to Ukraine and Moldova credible?

The Loop published an article co-authored by Professor Anghel which discusses the possibility of both Ukraine and Moldova entering the European Union despite not meeting EU membership criteria. The authors mention previous EU membership promises to the countries of the Western Balkans, however, note that there may be a difference when security of the EU is in question.

Coups in the Kremlin

In a Foreign Affairs article, written by Professor Radchenko, there is discussion on what may occur to Putin in the coming years. With the turns of the war, supporters of Putin are starting to have their doubts on what lies ahead. Will he maintain his position of power? Or will there be a transition?

Russian history professor breaks down Putin's latest speech

After Putin calls military reservists for the front lines of Ukraine and to annex parts of Ukraine to Russia, Professor Radchenko goes on NPR to discuss the meaning of these calls. In the interview Professor Radchenko speaks to how the Russian people are starting to feel directly affected by a war which is for Putin's imperial dreams. The interview then closes off with brief questioning on possible nuclear weapon use.

Francis Fukuyama Predicted the End of History. It's Back (Again)

Published a few months before the fall of the Berlin Wall (and expanded into a best-selling book in 1992), it was an instant sensation, and has continued to inspire debate...In a new book, the political theorist offers a stout defense of liberalism against threats from left and right — and predicts that Ukraine will revive “the spirit of 1989.”

FPI Program Coordinator

FPI Fellow James Borton notes: Signing on to the Law of the Sea would give the US more credibility in curbing Beijing’s aggression in the South China Sea

Science Diplomacy is required to Avert a South China Sea Ecological Collapse

James Borton of the Foreign Policy Institute at the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, calls for countries in the region, particularly the key claimants, to focus on the opportunities offered by science diplomacy.

Faculty in the News

Advance Your Career

From consultants to entrepreneurs, leaders of nongovernmental organizations to policymakers, Johns Hopkins SAIS graduates put their degrees to work.

100% of the one-year Master of Arts in Global Risk Class of 2023 were employed (continuing and new) or had gone on for further study within six months of graduation.

Recent Employers

  • Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Economisti Associati
  • Eurasia Group
  • Eurelectric
  • European Parliament
  • F&R Strategy Group
  • Morgan Business Consulting
  • Rios Partners
  • S&P Global
  • World Bank Group

*Based on results of a survey of students who graduated in August and December 2022. MAGR survey participation rate was 88%.

Employment Outcomes

Build Your Network

Join an influential alumni network of more than 20,000 professionals working across sectors in 140 countries around the world.

Gain the quantitative and qualitative skills to holistically understand political and economic risk analysis. The Master of Arts in Global Risk (MAGR) will prepare you with the skills, concepts, and analytical techniques necessary to thrive in today’s global market. Learn more about this flexible one-year, full-time program located at the SAIS Europe campus in Bologna, Italy.

SAIS Europe students talking

At SAIS Europe, students experience international relations first-hand studying, debating, and traveling with classmates representing over 40 nationalities.

Johns Hopkins SAIS students

Students participated in a study trip to Albania where they met with high-level officials from the Albanian government and international institutions.

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Developing Expertise in Global Risk

"The MAGR program has offered me a balanced combination of courses in politics, economics and finance and training in highly relevant technical skills."

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Transitioning to a Career Focused on Risk Analysis

"The program's intense format has allowed me to compress my coursework into 15 months instead of two years to minimize my time out of the workforce—a key consideration for me and my family."

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Beyond the Classroom

Through study treks, practicum projects, staff rides, career treks, and internships, you will gain practical, hands-on experience.

Bologna Institute for Policy Research (BIPR)

Contribute to BIPR - the research division of SAIS Europe. Its purpose is to promote problem-centered, interdisciplinary research in international policy by drawing upon the global network of the school's faculty, students, and scholars.

Global Risk Conference

Each year, the Global Risk Conference brings together experts and prominent speakers in order to support rigorous discussions of the risk factors threatening global stability.

World-Class Events

The school's academic programs and research centers regularly host expert policymakers, CEOs, heads of state, and scholars to campus. Students are encouraged to explore topics of interest by attending lectures, presentations, and special programming.

Student Government Association

Serve as the liaison between the student body and administration, offering ideas for programming at the school and selecting guest speakers for the faculty research seminar series.

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