Regardless of the student application paths (international or local students), all first-year undergraduates are introduced to major theoretical ideas and various approaches about politics and international relations, examines how states and international institutions functions in practice, and attend a series of introductory compulsory courses (see the academic porgramme structure) where they will use qualitative and quantitative methods to investigate and to observe international historical and political events or questions.
The programme’s objective are to equip the students with the knowledge of international relations, foreign policy, security studies, defence analysis and strategic studies, particularly by examining international interactions between state and non-state actors, as well as the emerging trends and long-term effects of both global and regional issues.
At the end of the programme, graduates will be able to achieve the following objectives
(Programme Learning Outcome):
PO 1 - KNOWLEDGE
Master knowledge in the field of International Relations.
PO 2 – PRACTICAL SKILLS
Apply knowledge from the field of International Relations to analyse the international phenomena.
PO 3 – SOCIAL RESPONSBILITY AND SKILLS
Display concerns towards the international phenomena in implementing social responsibilities.
PO 4 – VALUES, ATTITUDES AND PROFESIONALISM
Practice values, ethics and professionalism in addressing issues in International Relations.
PO 5 – LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Possess communication skills, leadership attributes and the ability to work as a team in multicultural and multiracial environments.
PO 6 – PROBLEM SOLVING AND SCIENTIFIC SKILLS
Possess skills to contribute ideas and resolutions in addressing international issues.
PO 7 – INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING SKILLS
Practice knowledge from the field of International Relations in life-long learning process.
PO 8 – ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Possess skills to undertake research and consultancy in the field of International Relations.