International Relations Program

Program Overview

Graduates are prepared for careers in international organizations, government agencies, and research institutions by developing critical thinking, communication skills, and a commitment to democratic values. The program incorporates best practices from renowned institutions, featuring highly qualified faculty and real-world practitioners. Despite its current suspension of admissions, the program remains a valuable resource for students seeking a career in international relations.

Program Outline

It aims to prepare graduates for professional challenges in the field, fostering critical thinking, communication skills, and a commitment to democratic values.

• Objectives:
• Provide students with a thorough understanding of key domains within international relations and global politics.
• Develop essential skills for assessing contemporary issues and navigating professional challenges in global politics.
• Enhance students' ability to uphold democratic values and principles of good governance in practical contexts.
• Foster critical analysis of complex issues.
• Facilitate proficient professional communication.
• Program Structure: The program incorporates best practices from renowned institutions like the London School of Economics and Political Science and the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.
• It features highly qualified academic faculty and invited practitioners who bring real-world expertise to the classroom.

Teaching:

• Methods: The program utilizes a diverse range of instructional methods, including:
• Analysis
• Synthesis
• Discussion and debate
• Auditory-linguistic techniques
• Role-playing games
• De Bono method ("Six Thinking Hats")
• Resource identification
• Mapping exercises
• Action-oriented learning
• Group collaboration
• Written assignments
• Flipped classroom approach
• Case analysis
• Case studies
• Faculty: The program boasts highly qualified academic faculty and invited practitioners who bring real-world expertise to the classroom.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the International Relations program can pursue careers in:
• International organizations
• Government agencies
• Non-governmental organizations
• Research institutions
• Private sector organizations
• Opportunities: The program provides opportunities for internships in both private and public sector agencies or organizations, offering practical experience.
• Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
• Discuss fundamental theories and concepts of international relations.
• Classify and explain global policy issues.
• Act in accordance with democratic values and principles of good governance.
• Analyze problematic issues and establish professional communication.
• Analyze and evaluate important issues in international relations and governance.
• Formulate and substantiate positions on complex issues.
• Establish effective communication with target groups in the field of international relations.
• Successfully continue studies at Alte University in the first master's program in national and international security in Georgia.

Other:

• Curriculum: The program covers a diverse range of subjects, including:
• European integration
• Strategic elements of international relations
• International conflicts and peacekeeping efforts
• US foreign policy
• European party policies
• Russian foreign policy
• Chinese foreign policy
• Anatomy of Middle East-international relations
• Issues of separatism in the contemporary world
• Diplomatic protocol and etiquette
• Terrorism
• International economic relations
• Georgia's European and Euro-Atlantic integration policies
• Negotiation theory and practice
• Critical thinking
• Additional Components:
• Enhanced English component
• Opportunities for involvement in scientific research
• Workshops, thematic seminars, and meetings with guest speakers