Master in International/Globalization Studies (Master's)

At Crown College, tuition is Graduates of Crown’s Masters in Global Studies program can be confident they are receiving a degree at an affordable price compared to other programs..

Graduates are qualified for global leadership roles in mission agencies, nonprofits, church groups, and community organizations. The programme focuses on intercultural leadership grounded in Christian principles. Students engage in practical and theoretical study of cultural dynamics and global contexts. Courses are delivered online with weekly discussion posts and eight-week terms.

Focus areas include Intercultural Leadership, Social and Cultural Foundations for Ministry, Contextualization Theory and Practice.

The programme requires 36 credits distributed across coursework and a capstone project. All courses are delivered online with a standard eight-week format.

Graduates enter roles such as international workers, logistics managers, and global project managers in nonprofit and mission-based organizations.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Required documents include official transcripts and a personal statement. No standardized test is required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Online, full-time or part-time, typically completed in two years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 63% of applicants.

Crown College began as a small Bible college in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 1916 and is now located in Saint Bonifacius, about 40 minutes west of the Twin Cities. Rooted in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, it provides a faith-integrated education that places a biblical worldview across its programs and campus community.

Undergraduate students can choose from more than 25 accredited degree options in areas including nursing, business, sport management, biology, exercise science, psychology, teacher education, criminal justice, media arts, history, and ministry studies. Nursing includes hands-on clinical experiences, while other programs combine academic study with vocational preparation. Faculty bring the highest academic credentials or experience in business and other professional settings. Internship opportunities and summer outreach programs offer additional ways to apply learning.

The 212-acre campus is near Lake Minnetonka and includes residence halls, a dining center, classrooms, athletic facilities, student clubs, and 18 NCAA Division III teams. Crown also provides online undergraduate and graduate programs through eight-week courses. International students should expect a distinctly Christian setting, with faith integrated into classroom learning and community life. All on-campus students receive a scholarship, according to the college's published campus information.