The Master of Science in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies (M.S. ALIS) is a 30-credit hour degree program offered by the School of Modern Languages at Georgia Tech. It is one of the first professional master’s degrees in foreign language and cultural studies in the United States, with concentrations in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.
The program emphasizes the real-world professional application of language for various career paths ranging from communications and nonprofit fields to business, engineering, and technology. In addition to rigorous training in advanced-level language and cross-cultural communication, students can also study abroad, conduct research, and complete for-credit internships. Students graduate with a professional portfolio in the language of concentration, positioning them to pursue various internationally oriented career paths.
The degree is also available as a five-year coterminal B.S./M.S. for Georgia Tech B.S. ALIS majors. GRE is not required.
The application deadline is Feb. 18, 2025. Learn more on the M.S. ALIS website.