Master of Arts in International Relations

Concentration: Conflict studies

The curriculum of the MA degree program in International Relations is designed to provide students with a broad analytical background in the major fields of international affairs, combined with the specific focus gained through either a functional or regional concentration. The purpose of the required curriculum is to ensure that every student in the program receives basic, broad-based, interdisciplinary training in international affairs. This includes graduate level course-work in international politics, and the historical, political, and social processes.

The small number of students admitted each year allows the program to be tailored to individual needs and encourages close interaction between students and faculty. The program intends to provide a solid academic background for students planning careers related to development; whether in government, private volunteer agencies or business related sectors. The courses, which were designed to supplement substantial and more theoretical aspects of the Master's curriculum, teach the ability to:

• · analyze and forecast international events
• · conduct strategic planning for organizations with a global scope
• · lead, negotiate, and work in teams in a cross-cultural environment

The program of study is usually completed in four terms of full-time study with 58 credits and GPA not less than 75. Besides basic prerequisites (20 credits) there are five required courses (28 credits) and four elective courses (elective courses are listed below). Students concentrating in the regional studies need six courses in the two-year program. Ideally they should mix more policy oriented courses with those that have a more "classical" and historical bent, including the research seminar. The program does not cover particular countries as much as it examines a more general political and historical tradition that shapes the politics and life of this certain region. Students who choose the area sub-fields must pass one of the area language proficiency examinations.

Master Thesis (6 credits)

Master thesis must be an original research work related to the chosen

field. The thesis topic will normally be chosen during the first semester.

The Committee on Graduate Studies (CGS) must approve the faculty

member who has agreed to direct the project.

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CODE                             COURSES                                                                  CREDITS

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BASIC PREREQUISITES                                                                                     20

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INTR 210                       History of Diplomacy                                                       4

INTR 215                       Theory of International Relations                                      4

INTR 220                       International Organizations                                              4

INTR 310                       Modern Diplomacy                                                          4

INTR 340                       Foreign Policy of Azerbaijan                                             4

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REQUIRED COURSES                                                                                          26

INTR 530                       Peace and Conflict Studies                                               4

INTR 531                       International Conflicts                                                     4

INTR 532                       Case Studies in International Conflict                               4

INTR 533                       Negotiation: Theory and Practice                                     4

PLTS 505                      Research Methods in Political Science                               4

                                    Thesis                                                                            6

ELECTIVES 12

INTR 345                     Azerbaijani-Armenian Conflict                                            3

INTR 346                     Azerbaijani Emigration                                                      3

INTR 350                     The Caucasus in World Politics                                           3

INTR 351                     East Asia in Global Politics                                                 3

INTR 370                     Ethnic Conflicts                                                                3

INTR 370                     NATO and Security Problems                                             3

INTR 381                     International Human Rights                                               3

INTR 410                     Political and Economic Geography of World Countries           3

INTR 430                     Prognostication in International Relations                            3

INTR 475                     Nation and Nationalism                                                      3

INTR 480                     Oil and Politics                                                                  3

INTR 502                      Comparative Politics of the European Countries                  4

INTR 503                      Political Economy of the European Integration                    4

INTR 504                      Europe in World Politics                                                    4

INTR 507                     Middle East in World Politics                                               3

INTR 511                     Foreign Policy of Russia                                                     3

INTR 517                     Foreign Policy of Iran                                                          3

INTR 521                     Foreign Policy of the USA                                                    3

INTR 525                     Foreign Policy of Turkey                                                      3

INTLAW 658                  European Union Law                                                        4

PLTS 220                     Democracy: Theory and Practice                                          4

PLTS 225                     Models of Democracy                                                          3

PLTS 230                     Modern Political Theories                                                     4

PLTS 310                     Political Systems and Institutions                                         4

PLTS 410                     Political Prognostication             &n

Master of Arts in Area Studies

Concentration: European Public Affairs

The MA Program in Area Studies  is similar to that in International Relations. The program of study is usually completed in four terms of full-time study with 58 credits and a GPA not less than 75.

 Master of Arts in International Relations

The curriculum of the MA degree program in International Relations is designed to provide students with a broad analytical background in the major fields of international affairs, combined with the specific focus gained through either a functional or regional concentration.

The purpose of the required curricula is to ensure that every student in the program receives basic, broad-based, interdisciplinary training in international affairs. This includes graduate level course-work in international politics, and historical, political, and social process.

The small number of students admitted each year allows the program to be tailored to individual needs and encourages close interaction between students and faculty. The program intends to provide a solid academic background for students planning careers related to development, whether in government, private volunteer agencies or business related sectors.

The courses, which were designed to supplement substantial and more theoretical aspects of the Master's curriculum, teach the ability to:

                        analyze and forecast international events

                        conduct strategic planning for organizations with a global scope

                        lead, negotiate, and work in teams in a cross-cultural environment

 The program of study is usually completed in four terms of full-time study with 58 credits and GPA not less than 75. Besides basic prerequisites (20 credits) there are five required courses (28 credits) and four elective courses (elective courses are listed below). Students concentrating in the regional studies need six courses in the two-year program. Ideally they should mix more policy oriented courses with those that have a more "classical" and historical bent, including the research seminar. The program does not cover particular countries as much as it examines a more general political and historical tradition that shapes the politics and life of this certain region. Students who choose the area sub-fields must pass one of the area language proficiency examinations.

Master Thesis (6 credits)

Master thesis must be an original research work related to the chosen field. The thesis topic will normally be chosen during the first semester. The Committee on Graduate Studies (CGS) must approve the faculty member who has agreed to direct the project.

Master of Arts Program in Political Science

 The MA Program in Political Science is similar to that in International Relations. The program of study is usually completed in four terms of full-time study with 58 credits and a GPA not less than 75.