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Do What Inspires "U"

The Office of Interdisciplinary and Professional Studies (IPS) is home to over a dozen undergraduate and graduate programs that reach across the various departments of the College of Arts and Sciences. IPS programs allow students to explore connections beyond traditional courses of study, including cultural studies, social sciences, and STEM. Our programs exist at the intersection between multiple disciplines, preparing students to be versatile and creative thinkers in an ever-changing world.
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Welcome to IPS at Arts & Sciences

The College of Arts & Sciences’ Office of Interdisciplinary and Professional Studies (IPS) supports a variety of graduate and undergraduate programs designed to accommodate your unique interests and schedules.
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MAIA Alumni Discuss the Univ of Miami Advantage

Hear from our successful alumni at the University of Miami Master of Arts in International Administration (MAIA). From climate change, to social entrepreneurship, to space policy, our MAIA alums are prepared to pursue impactful leadership positions in a wide variety of global fields.
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Meet the Data Science Faculty

Our esteemed faculty are leading the way in cutting-edge research and applications using big data. Here at the University of Miami, you have the opportunity to engage in graduate work and complete an internship in one of the world’s fastest growing tech hubs.
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Building a Career in Foreign Policy

Four distinguished alumni of the Master of Arts in International Administration (MAIA) program participated in a virtual panel hosted by the Miami International Relations Association (MIRA). Moderated by MIRA president, panelists discussed their MAIA preparation, how they transitioned from their internships to their career pathways, and the current problems confronting multinational organizations.
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Interdisciplinary News and Events

This is a photo of three University of Miami alumni. They are standing in front of the "U" statue. There is a drone on the ground in front of them. The photo was taken outside.

Trio uses technology to help map the future

One student and two recent alumni of the University of Miami founded Precision Ecology, a remote sensing and data company that uses drone technology to create digital surface and terrain maps.

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Graduate student’s passions are out of this world

When she’s not learning to fly helicopters, Tuana Yazici conducts research on space law, coming up with ideas to make the exploration of space safer for all nations.

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With top programs, the College paves the way in advancing health and well-being

Varied insights poised to enhance individual and community well-being.

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New course aims to train next generation of data scientists

Computer science professor Mitsunori Ogihara and graduate student Jerry Bonnell designed and taught a pilot class last fall in data science that aims to fill a widening gap of expertise in the field.

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