文学硕士课程通常为那些想要获得博士学位的人提供基础，或者为包括政府，私人企业和非营利部门在内的一系列专业领域的应用工作做准备。该计划还具有灵活性，使学生可以专注于跨学科主题，例如经济发展，政策或环境研究。<br>与拉丁美洲和加勒比地区相关的研究生课程共30个学分。
The Master of Arts degree program serves as a foundation for those wanting to earn a doctorate or as a preparation for applied work in a range of professional fields, including government, private business, and the non-profit sector. The program also has the flexibility to allow students to focus on interdisciplinary themes such as economic development, policy, or environmental studies.