Dr. Michael Anderson

Professor

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Biography

Michael Anderson serves as the Professor and Instruction Director for the International Relations Global Studies undergraduate program at the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin. With a Ph.D. in History from the University of Texas, his research interests include history, international relations, and citizen diplomacy, particularly focusing on the Asia-Pacific region. He is a co-author of 'Political Economic Foundations of Global Studies' and has served as an associate editor for the Oxford Research Encyclopedia on History of American Foreign Policy. Beyond his academic duties, Anderson has received multiple teaching awards, including the Leslie Waggener Centennial Teaching Fellowship. He remains actively involved in educational initiatives, directing study abroad programs. Additionally, he participates on the Board of the Austin chapter of the United Nations Association-USA. Anderson has taught a variety of courses, including introductory classes on international relations and global studies, and has supervised numerous capstone research projects.

Research Interests

Courses

IRG 301 • Intro Intl Rels & Global Stds IRG 31000-31015 • Spring 2026 IRG 378 • Capstone Research IRG 30515 • Spring 2025 IRG 301 • Intro Intl Rels/Global Stds-Wb

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.