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International Relations (B.A)

The Department of International Relations prepares students to understand and contribute to a fast changing and dynamic world. The International Relations undergraduate program is designed to equip our students with the knowledge and applicable skills that will serve them and their communities. Our department also strives to contribute to the wider academic community through original research and publication.

General Information

In the first year of the program there are common courses with other programs of the Faculty which are mainly focusing on theoretical information. In general, a semester is evaluated on the basis of term-papers, a mid-term, and a final examination. In the second year, there are projects in addition to courses with theoretical content. In class discussions, students from various countries are encouraged to participate and experience cultures of other nations. With these projects and discussions, students are given an education which aims to prepare the students to compete in international field.

Accreditations

FIBAA: Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation
Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation
https://www.fibaa.org/

Education

International Relations program is designed in such a way that it provides the foundation for students to think theoretically and practically. The curriculum includes a wide spectrum of courses including international relations theory, international political economy, international law, international security, foreign policy analysis and area studies. Globalization, supranational integration and disintegration are common themes, which form the basis of the contemporary debate on world politics. We include many elective courses on the European Union and the Middle East. In conjunction with various centers operating under the Faculty, students can benefit from interaction with renowned scholars and attend international conferences.

Facilities

International Relations Program offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees which possess accreditations at the international level.

  • An International Relations Club established by the department’s students continues to provide a strong bridge between students and the academic staff. The club also organizes various academic events such as conferences, seminars, field trips and social gatherings.
  • Our department offers scholarship opportunities for successful students.
  • The Departmental website http://ir.emu.edu.tr is regularly updated and designed to provide students with necessary information related to the department and the program as well as the courses taught.

During the first years, the program offers a general educational approach including courses in the areas of sociology, economics and humanities. In the following semesters, area courses which are built on these courses are introduced in the program.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of International Relations find job opportunities in both in the public and private spheres. Some of them have found employment in the diplomatic field as well as in other public services of their home countries. Among our department’s graduates are notables including the TRNC President Mehmet Ali Talat, Albanian Minister of Justice Aldo Bumci and the TRNC Supreme Court of Justice Member Gönül Erönen. Indeed, many of our graduates now work as diplomats and as specialists in both governmental and nongovernmental international organizations. There is no shortage of job opportunities in the private sector. Our graduates have found employment in media, communications and banking sectors.

Contact

Tel: +90 392 630 1401
Fax: +90 392 365 1017
E-mail: fbe@emu.edu.tr
Web: ir.emu.edu.tr

Please contact to department and/or faculty for detailed information about courses.

Ref. Course Code Course Title Lec. Lab Tut. Credit ECTS Syl.
Semester 1
13711 PSIR101 Introduction to Global Politics - - - 3 6
13712 ECON101 Introduction to Economics - I 3 - 1 3 7
13713 MGMT171 Introduction to Information Technology - I 3 - 1 3 5
13714 MATH105 Mathematics for Arts and Social Sciences 3 1 1 3 6
13715 ENGL181 Academic English - I 5 1 - 3 4
13715 ENGL191 Communication in English - I 3 1 - 3 4
13716 HIST280 Atatürk İlkeleri ve İnkilap Tarihi 2 - - 2 2
13716 TUSL181 Turkish as a Second Language 2 - - 2 2
Semester 2
13721 PSIR104 Introduction to Political Science - - - 3 6
13722 PSIR120 Introduction to Law - - - 3 7
13723 ECON102 Introduction to Economics - II 3 - 1 3 7
13724 PSIR172 Applied Skills for Political Sicence&International Relations 3 - - 3 6
13725 ENGL182 Academic English - II 5 1 - 3 4
13725 ENGL192 Communication in English - II 3 - 1 3 4
Semester 3
13731 PSIR201 Theory and Practice of International Relations - - - 3 6
13732 PSIR203 Politics and Society - - - 3 6
13733 PSIR205 Political History of Europe - I 3 - - 3 6
13734 STAT201 Statistics - I 3 1 - 3 6
13735 MGMT211 Business Communication 3 - - 3 6
Semester 4
13741 PSIR206 Political History of Europe - II 3 - - 3 6
13742 PSIR210 International Organizations - - - 3 7
13743 PSIR212 Comparative Politics - - - 3 7
13744 PSIR220 Research Design - - - 3 6
13745 UE01 University Elective - I 3 - - 3 4
Semester 5
13751 PSIR301 Politics of the Middle East - - - 3 5
13752 PSIR305 Foreign Policy Analysis 3 - - 3 7
13753 PSIR311 International Political Economy - - - 3 7
13754 MGMT101 Introduction to Business - I 3 - - 3 6
13755 FINA319 International Financial Institutions and Policies 3 - - 3 5
Semester 6
13761 PSIR306 Turkish Foreign Policy - - - 3 6
13762 PSIR308 Contemporary Political Thought 3 - - 3 7
13763 PSIR310 Politics of Development - - - 3 7
13764 AE01 Area Elective - I 3 - - 3 6
13765 UE02 University Elective - II 3 - - 3 4
Semester 7
13771 PSIR405 International Law - - - 3 7
13772 PSIR407 Politics of the European Union 3 - - 3 7
13773 AE02 Area Elective - II 3 - - 3 6
13774 AE03 Area Elective - III 3 - - 3 6
13775 UE03 University Elecitive - III 3 - - 3 4
Semester 8
13781 PSIR410 Conflict, Peace and Security - - - 3 6
13782 PSIR412 Topics in World Politics - - - 3 6
13783 AE04 Area Elective - IV 3 - - 3 6
13784 AE05 Area Elective - V 3 - - 3 6
13785 AE06 Area Elective - VI 3 - - 3 6
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