BA in International Relations
Length: 4 years
Language of instruction: 100% English
Advantages: BA in International Relations prepares students for careers in government, international organizations, global NGOs, corporate business, and think tanks. Students will acquire advanced analytical, linguistic and intercultural communication skills as well as an in-depth understanding of decision-making processes in foreign policy and global governance. An undergraduate degree in International Relations also builds a strong foundation to pursue graduate studies in top universities.
Learning outcomes:
| Course Title | ECTS | Required/Elective |
| General Education Courses (58 ECTS) | ||
| History of Kazakhstan | 5 | R |
| Kazakh-1,2/Russian-1/2 | 10 | R |
| Cambridge English | 20 | R |
| Information and Communication Technologies | 5 | R |
| Introduction to Social Sciences (Модуль СПЗ) | 8 | R |
| Philosophy | 5 | R |
| Critical Thinking | 5 | R |
| School Required Courses (28 ECTS) | ||
| Business Communications | 5 | R |
| Business Ethics | 5 | R |
| Academic Writing | 5 | R |
| Introduction to Research Methods | 5 | R |
| Introduction to Economics | 5 | R |
| A Step to Graduate | 3 | R |
| Major Courses (60 ECTS) | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | 5 | R |
| Theories of International Relations | 5 | R |
| Introduction to Political Science | 5 | R |
| Globalization and International Organizations | 5 | R |
| Global Political Economy | 5 | R |
| International Security | 5 | R |
| Introduction to Government | 5 | R |
| Foreign Policy Analysis | 5 | R |
| Research Methods in Political Science and International Relations | 5 | R |
| Foreign Policy of Kazakhstan | 5 | R |
| International Negotiation and Diplomacy | 5 | R |
| World Economy | 5 | R |
| Electives (70 ECTS) | ||
| Organizational Behavior | 5 | E |
| Diplomatic Protocols and Documents | 5 | E |
| Special Course: Applied Diplomacy | 5 | E |
| International Relations of the Middle East | 5 | E |
| Introduction to European Union Studies | 5 | E |
| Ethics in International Affairs | 5 | E |
| Eurasian Economic Integration | 5 | E |
| Trade Control and Sanctions | 5 | E |
| Internal Compliance Program (ICP) | 5 | E |
| International Criminal Court | 5 | E |
| International Development | 5 | E |
| Central Asia in World Politics | 5 | E |
| China and Belt and Road Initiative | 5 | E |
| Foreign Language I (A0, A1) | 10 | E |
| Foreign Language II (A2) | 10 | E |
| Foreign Language III (B1) | 5 | E |
| Great Power Politics | 5 | E |
| International Migration | 5 | E |
| International Protection of Human Rights | 5 | E |
| Asia – Pacific in World Politics | 5 | E |
| Law and Politics in the WTO | 5 | E |
| Law and Practice of the United Nations | 5 | E |
| Russian Foreign Policy | 5 | E |
| Sustainable Environment | 5 | E |
| Use of Force in International Relations | 5 | E |
| Selected Topics in International Relations | 5 | E |
| Internship | 12 | R |
| State Exam/Bachelor’s Thesis | 12 | R |
ISE students have an opportunity to get not only a diploma of MNU University but also a diploma of a foreign partner university during 4 years of the Bachelor’s programme.
Participation Requirements:
Program conditions:
Partner Universities:
France: Excelia Group – Human Resources, Marketing, Management, Finance (2+2, 1+3)
Korea: SolBridge International Business School – Business Administration (2+2)
Germany: Hof University of Applied Sciences – Management, Personnel Management, Finance, Accounting (free tuition) (2+2, 3+1)
Scotland, UAE and Malaysia: Heriot-Watt University – Accounting (2+2, 3+1)
United Kingdom: Oxford Brookes University – Accounting
For more information, please contact Kuralai Kazikhan Kazikhan_k@kazguu.kz
Country/University Programme Requirements (academic year) Dual Diploma Programme
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY Scotland, UAE and Malaysia
Educational programmes:
BBA in Accounting
• Successful completion of the required number of credits for 2nd and 3rd year students;
GPA 3.0 or above;
• IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each 2+2, 3+1 component – The University is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the UK;
• The University has five campuses located in Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Dubai, Malaysia and the Orkney Islands;
• Students are required to pass an internal examination;
• Full-time employment;
• Graduates will receive 2 diplomas from MNU and Partner University;
• Each year, in September and October (for spring semester applications) and March and April (for autumn semester applications), the University’s International Office sends students to our partner universities for 1-2 semesters through bilateral agreements and memorandums.
Eligibility Criteria:
Universities hosting MNU students on academic mobility programmes:
Belgium: University of Liege
Finland: Hame University of Applied Sciences
Czech Republic:
Spain: Universidad de Jaén
Lithuania: Vitautas Magnus University
Poland: University of Opole
Korea: Solbridge Business School
Germany:
Indonesia:Universitas Airlangga
France:University of Toulouse
Latvia: Turība University
Hungary: University of Dunaújváros
Contacts:
If you would like to know more about academic mobility and eligibility criteria for the exchange programme, please contact the International Office, mobility@kazguu.kz
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