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 |
Students of the Higher School of Economics have the opportunity to receive not only an MNU diploma, but also a diploma from a foreign partner university in 4 years of study under the bachelor’s degree program.
Participation Requirements:
Successful completion of a certain number of credits at Maqsut Narikbayev University;
GPA of at least 3.0;
English language level of at least B2.
Program conditions:
studying at MNU and a partner university according to a jointly developed curriculum and in accordance with a learning model defined by the agreement (1+3; 3+1; 2+2);
students take entrance exams in accordance with the rules of admission to MNU;
the form of study is full–time at MNU and a partner university;
Graduates of the Program receive two state diplomas: the MNU diploma of higher education and the state diploma of a foreign partner university.
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 – BA in Accounting (2+2, 3+1)
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Oxford Brookes University – BA in Accounting
For more information, please contact Kuralai Kazikhan Kazikhan_k@kazguu.kz
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:
2nd or 3rd year students;
GPA of 2.5 or higher;
Level of English B2 or higher.
Universities accepting MNU students in academic mobility programs:
Belgium: University of Liege
Finland: Hame University of Applied Sciences
Czech Republic:
Mendel University
Ostrava University
Spain: Universidad de Jaén
Lithuania: Vitautas Magnus University
Poland: University of Opole
Korea: Solbridge Business School
Germany:
Hof University of Applied Sciences
European University Viadrina
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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