Master of Arts in International Relations

Program Learning Outcomes

• Students should acquire a good understanding of international relations theories and their applications in the world.
• Students should be able to examine the role of state and non-state actors on the global stage and critically approach contemporary schools of thought in International relations.
• Students should be able to develop skills and experience to engage in a variety of sectors: public, private, academic and nonprofit.
• Students should be able to generate research questions and systematically use theory and evidence to address these questions.
• Students should be able to conduct research using primary and secondary sources to deepen their understanding of a global issue.
• Students should be able to follow the disciplinary conventions of writing and analysis in international relations.
• Student writing should show evidence of independent thinking, conceptual analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Students must be well-versed in a program area in international relations such as international security, foreign policy, international migration, international development or regional studies.
• Students should develop an advanced understanding of international relations and important issues such as human rights, climate change and international conflict and be able to apply their knowledge to a specific topic.
• Student internships and teaching engagements should generate knowledge and experience useful to the career goals of the graduate students.