Careers

Careers

In a global workplace where “business as usual” no longer exists, what makes your profile stand out?

The Master of Global Affairs program has a dedicated Careers team which supports students in their internship and full-time job search.  Our integrated approach to career development workshops provides you with an understanding of how to get the essential skills and experiences you need for the career goals you want to accomplish.

In addition to linking students with opportunities and employers, we connect students with alumni, offer professional development workshops and networking sessions, and host a dedicated career week. Our dedicated program team is committed to supporting your professional development throughout your time at the Munk School and beyond.

Contact mga.admissions@utoronto.ca to learn more about what you can do with an MGA. 

Career examples

Here are some recent jobs held by Master of Global Affairs graduates: 
  • Senior Policy Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure
  • Intelligence Research Specialist, RCMP
  • Associate, Sustainable Finance Solutions, Sustainalytics
  • Intergovernmental Officer/Federal-Provincial Relations, Alberta Government
  • Senior Manager, M&A Advisory, Deloitte Canada
  • Business Development Manager, Bombardier Aerospace
  • Associate, Rabin Martin
  • Senior Policy Advisor, Investment Funds Institute (IFIC)
  • Analyst, Portfolio Management Strategy & Credit Risk Policy, BMO Financial Group
  • Policy Research Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
  • Program Director, Canadian Council for the Americas
  • Manager, Research, Strategy and Transformation Services, RBC
  • Deputy Director of Advocacy, Committee to Protect Journalists

Where are they now?

MGA alum share their lessons from the program
Darcy Drury, MGA/MBA '18
 

Senior Policy Advisor and Senior Consultant, Policy Innovation Hub
Cabinet Office, Government of Ontario

Edward Kawooya
 

Associate Director, Operational Risk, RBC

MGA Alum Mikayla Wicks
 

Mikayla Wicks, MGA'13

Advocacy Manager, Médecins Sans Frontières, Uzbekistan