International Relations

Description

The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (BA-IR) is designed for high school graduates interested in studying politics and global governance.

KEY BENEFITS OF THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

• Learning in a dynamic environment in Switzerland with a multicultural student body and faculty from academia and international institutions, diplomatic services and field missions;
• Providing knowledge and skills to evaluate international political issues today;
• Exploring states foreign policy and regional cooperation, assessing current and identifying future political issues and trends;
• Gaining insight into United Nations system while attending international conferences and meetings in Geneva.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 28270 Year (EEA)
• EUR 28270 Year (Non-EEA)

CHF 34,500

• English

Course Content

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in International Relations program will take core international relations courses with a focus on: the United Nations, international organizations and regional cooperation; globalization and the nation state; security, peace and conflict resolution; sustainable development and environmental diplomacy; the role of civil society, media and non-profit organizations in the 21st century, etc. The BA-IR is comprised of 43 courses taken over 3 years on a full time basis.

Year 1

Trimester 1
Fall

• Principles of Marketing
• English Composition
• Contemporary Themes in History
• Application of Information Processing
• Foreign Language 1

Trimester 2
Winter

• International Relations theories
• Micro-Economics
• Research Methods
• Statistics
• Foreign Language 2

Trimester 3
Spring

• Principles of Management
• Globalization and Global Governance
• Communication in Politics and Society
• Social Psychology
• Writing for the Workplace

Year 2

Trimester 4
Fall

• Global Environmental Issues
• Macro-Economics
• Communication and Presentation Techniques
• Contemporary Issues in International Relations

ELECTIVE 1

Trimester 5
Winter

• International Publicl Law
• Issues and Crisis Management
• Human Resource ManagementContemporary Ethical Issues
• Creative Problem Solving

Trimester 6
Spring

• Peace and Conflict Studies
• International Organization s and NGOs
• Geopolitics and Analysis
• Negotiation and Dispute Resolution

ELECTIVE 2

Year 3

Trimester 7
Fall

• The Art of Diplomacy
• National and International Security Studies
• Emerging Markets and Regional Cooperation
• ELECTIVE 3

Trimester 8
Winter

• Foreign Policy and Decision Making
• International Trade & Policy
• Corporate Governance

ELECTIVE 4

Trimester 9
Spring

• Comparative Politics and the Nation State
• International Business
• Sustainable Development
• International Relations (Capstone Course)
• ELECTIVE 5

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION

English Language Requirements

TOEFL iBT® test : 80

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

The University welcomes applications from students who have successfully completed a secondary education at an accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 2.5. All applicants should demonstrate that they havethe maturity and personal skills to cope with university level education.
We hope the information provided on this site helps you to prepare your application.

Admission requirements:

Students applying to the IUG undergraduate programs must provide the following:

• A completed application form with an essay (200 to 300 words on one of the following topics:
  - Describe your biggest achievement in any aspect of your life and the reasons for this success.
  - Select a current issue of national or international importance which you think will have an impact on society. Explain why.
• A certified copy of a secondary school diploma in English
• Certified High School transcripts in English for the last 3 years
• A minimum score of 80 (Internet based test) or 213 (computer based test) on the TOEFL test or another equivalent English proficiency test (IELTS or CEA from Cambridge). To submit the TOEFL test score to the International University in Geneva (IUG), please enter IUG's institutional code number (0130) when you take the test.
• Two passport size photos
• A Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• A copy of the students passport
• A non-refundable application fee payable in Swiss Francs CHF 150.- / Euros 120.-, or US Dollars USD 140.-
• A recommendation letter from a guidance counselor or school official (principal or teacher) in English

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

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• Alumni Study Travel Fund

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• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than International University in Geneva.