Master of International Relations & Diplomatic Studies

M.A. of International Relations and Diplomatic Studies (MIRDS) as international connections, communication and collaboration become increasingly important across all areas of life; it’s unsurprising to find a corresponding increase in demand for graduates from the field of international relations. The most-coveted international relations careers – such as positions in high profile international organizations – are hotly contested, and studying a specialized Masters in International Relations is a definite asset, particularly if combined with international experience. Conflict and peacemaking; comparative foreign policy; environmental policy; human rights; trade and financial regulation; international law; diplomatic instruments and processes; migration and refugees; international security; and the role of international organizations such as the European Union are common international relations topics and specializations today .
Faculty E-mail: mird@accord.edu.so Duration: One Year Eligibility: Minimum Percentage: 70%
Sr. No. Subjects of Study Code Subject Type Type Credit Hours Lecturer
Sem. I Two Months: Starting 04 Feb. to Mar. 18, 2023 (Final Exam: Mar. 25, 2023)
1 Contemporary Issues in International Relations CIR521 Compulsory Theory 3 Mr. Clifford Wright
2 Political Theory, Concepts & Prospective PTC522 Compulsory Theory 3 Prof.Valeria Giannotta
3 Public Diplomacy in a Multipolar PDM525 Elective Theory 3
Sem. II Two Months: Starting 01 Apr. to May. 13, 2023 (Final Exam: May. 20, 2023)
4 Global Economics GLE526 Compulsory Theory 3
5 International Political Economy IPE523 Compulsory Theory 3
6 Conflict Resolution & Crisis Management CRC27 Elective Theory 3
Sem. III Two Months: Starting 27 May. to Jul. 08, 2023 (Final Exam: Jul. 15, 2023)
7 International Law & Diplomacy IPE524 Compulsory Theory 3
8 Africa in World Politics AWP528 Elective Theory 3
Final Project Starting Aug. 06, 2023 to Feb. 24, 2024 (Thesis Defence: Mar)
9 Dissertation DRN529 Compulsory Practical 6 Supervisor