Master’s Programme in International Relations and Organisations

Degree Class: LM-52

Duration: 2 years

Training Credits: 120 ECTS

Admission: free

President: Prof.ssa Francesca GRAZIANI

The Master’s Programme in “International Relations and Organisations” provides a multidisciplinary educational background focused on inter-state and trans-national relations.
The first year offers common classes in the traditional fields of international relations, while the second year presents several optional courses allowing students to focus on a specific legal, economic or political- sociological training.
Curricular and extra-curricular activities (exercises, seminars, simulations, drafting of documents, etc.) are aimed at verifying student’s learning abilities and autonomy of evaluation.
The Course aims at training young graduates, expert in the field of international political, legal and economic relations. In particular, the Course aims to:
- offer in-depth study of development processes of international relations from historical, political, legal and economic perspectives;
- deepen the study of international organizations with special reference to international universal and regional organizations;
- provide the necessary skills to analyse and manage problems relating to international relations, at bilateral and multilateral levels, as well as to monitor and ensure compliance with legal rules with a view to peaceful coexistence between states, promotion of intergovernmental cooperation and sustainable development respectful for the various socio-cultural realities and traditions;
- acquire knowledge of macro and micro economic phenomena linked to the progressive globalization of trade and finance;
- provide interdisciplinary research methods and analytical tools necessary for an adequate and suitable integration in the public and private sectors.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

ENROLMENT / JOIN US

ERASMUS STUDENTS (incoming)

Class schedule

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Graduation sessions

Courses offered in a.y. 2024/25

Courses offered in a.y. 2023/24

Language Pathway - “Rosetta Stone” Platforme

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The Master’s Programme in “International Relations and Organisations” aims to train specialists capable of investigating and critically analysing specific and complex issues related to international and transnational relations in contemporary society, following a broad multidisciplinary approach that combines the study of the legal aspects alongside historical, economic and political perspectives.

As regards the legal perspective, the learning objectives of the Course are the following: - to deepen the understanding and functioning of the rules of international law that are particularly relevant in international relations, in peace and wartime; - to analyse the legal and political activity of the European Union with respect to issues relevant to contemporary society, such as the respect of the rule of law, the protection of human rights and migration flows; - to develop a comparative approach in the study of transnational relations, both commercial and economic.

As regards the historical perspective, the learning objectives of the Course consist in: - critically analyse and deeply understand the dynamics of the past; - acquire historiographical skills in order to construct autonomous paths in the periodisation of the 20th century; - examine historical categories in order to reach a critical evaluation within the historical narrative; - investigate in detail the issues and facts related to the Cold War and the evolution of the international system; - interpret today's international issues in the light of their historical roots.

As regards the economic perspective, the Course aims to: - deepen the study of international economics in order to understand international economic issues and acquire a good knowledge of economic theories in the context of international economic relations; develop autonomy of thought in the evaluation of international economic events.

As regard the political political profile, the objectives of the Course are: - to provide a solid theoretical-practical framework in the field of interstate relations, international organisations and transcultural bodies; - to deepen the discipline of geopolitics, understood as a combination of physical geography, human geography and political action; - to develop an interdisciplinary and polyvalent methodology, with reference to international political-legal issues and geopolitics, applying the methods proper to political sciences.

The interdisciplinary approach, accompanied by the study of legal, political and economic languages in English, French, Spanish or Arabic, favours a broadening of knowledge and skills.

In order to achieve these objectives, the Course includes internships and training periods in: international organisations; the European Union; non-governmental organisations; public administration offices responsible for international relations; regional and local administration offices; multinational companies and associations of companies or economic operators; national companies with an international perspective; study and training centres and strategic and research institutes, both national and foreign.
The Course includes several compulsory courses in law (international law, European Union law and comparative private law), in history (contemporary history, analysis and history of international relations), in economics (international political economy), in political science (international political relations) and in languages (English, French, Spanish and Arabic). There is also an extensive list of related subjects in the fields of law, economics, political science, and sociology, to offer a flexible and interdisciplinary education.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Master’s Programme in “International Relations and Organisations” offers job opportunities in various fields: International organisations; European Union; Public administrations, with particular reference to those responsible for international relations; Diplomatic careers; Political careers; Regional and local administrations, with particular reference to the sectors of external relations and communication; Non-governmental organisations, non-profit organisations and the third sector; National and multinational companies; Public and private companies with activities developed in an international context; Banking and insurance groups; Bodies or consultancies in the field of public relations; National and international study and research bodies; Journalism.

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ORIENTATION AND TUTORING COMMISSION

The "Orientation and Tutoring Commission" was set up as part of the assistance and support programme (MENTORING) implemented by the Department of Political Science to follow students intending to enrol in the Degree Course and students already enrolled, during their training and after the discussion of their thesis.

The Orientation and Tutoring Commission is composed of the Didactics Quality Referent (Prof. Francesca CANALE CAMA) and the Course tutors, with the task of assisting students in relation to any problem concerning didactics, exams, the identification of the chosen subjects and the preparation of the final exam.

In particular, the Commission sets up a calendar of meetings during which support activities are carried out for incoming, ongoing, and outgoing students.

Calendar of meetings

12/6 at 10.00 a.m. Microsoft Teams Platform
10/7 at 10.00 a.m. Microsoft Teams Platform
18/9 at 10.00 a.m. Microsoft Teams Platform
17/10 at 10.00 a.m. Microsoft Teams Platform
14/11 at 10.00 a.m. Microsoft Teams Platform
19/12 at 10.00 a.m. Microsoft Teams Platform

The Commission provides a counselling service (Prof. Valerio GIANNATTASIO, Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.) to which students can turn for any need.