The Certificate in Strategic Trade at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government operates at the intersection of global commerce and international security. This active field addresses the use of trade sanctions, defense, and dual-use trade controls to manage modern security threats. Demand for expertise in strategic trade is expanding in the private sector (trade compliance), government (licensing, enforcement, intelligence), and in higher education (implementation of government programs).
The Schar School Certificate in Strategic Trade will prepare new professions for this environment and help more seasoned professionals update their understanding of the field. Consisting of only five courses, this is an affordable means of advancing your career by earning a credential from one of the top-ranked policy schools in the U.S.
Admissions
Applicants to all graduate programs must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admission Policies. Participants must be admitted to a certificate program. Admission requirements are the same as those for the master's programs and may be found with Schar Admissions.
Policies
For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.
Termination from Program
Students admitted to a Schar program will be terminated from the program upon receiving one grade of F and are no longer eligible to take courses in the school. Per university regulation, students are terminated from the university after accumulating grades of F in two courses or 9 credits of unsatisfactory grades in graduate courses. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see Graduate Policies.
Certificate Requirements
Total credits: 15
This certificate may be pursued on a part-time basis only.
Required Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
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POGO 732 | Strategic Trade Controls | 3 |
Electives
Code | Title | Credits |
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Select 12 credits from the following courses: | 12 | |
Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons Policy and Security | ||
Nonproliferation and Arms Control | ||
National Security Technology and Policy | ||
Microeconomics and Trade Policy | ||
Global Trade Relations | ||
Trade and Regulatory Compliance | ||
Topics in Policy and Government 1 | ||
National Security Law and Public Policy | ||
Illicit Trade | ||
Total Credits | 12 |
1 | The topic must be approved by an academic advisor. |