Master of Arts in International Relations—
London, San Francisco, and Shanghai.

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A unique program, Combining knowledge with professional skills

Hult’s MA in International Relations (MAIR) offers more than a standard Master program. Drawing on the philosophy that built Hult’s top-ranked MBA, the program combines a comprehensive foundation of knowledge with a range of professional skills courses. The result is a very distinctive curriculum, providing the classic academic content of a Master degree, with the choice to include professional training electives typical of an MBA, crafted to serve careers in the field of international affairs.

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Campus Rotation Program

MA in International Relations students begin their program in London, where they take Modules A and B. During Module C, students may remain in London or they may choose to “rotate” to Hult’s other campuses in Shanghai or San Francisco to take elective courses. Campus rotation, unique to Hult, empowers students to further enhance their international experience both within and beyond the classroom.

A structured curriculum offers students a broad base of knowledge

The MA in International Relations is designed to offer a broad base of knowledge across the discipline as a whole. The curriculum is carefully structured so that students have exposure to key sub-fields, while still maintaining an element of choice for specialist modules, allowing combinations that create a direct path to their chosen career.

During a 12-month period, students undertake a series of core and elective course modules and may elect to write a thesis on a topic of their choice or undertake an internship or field study. As such, students are offered a comprehensive grounding in international issues, providing them a superior grasp of critical global issues. The comprehensive nature of the curriculum is well suited for students either with or without a background in international relations.

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MA in International Relations (36 credits)

Courses Credits

Core Courses: 6 credits
(Core courses can also be taken as electives)
Elective Courses: 27 credits
(Thesis, Internship or Field Study can be substituted)
Integrated Skills Curriculum: 3 credits
Total credits: 36

Core Courses Elective Courses  
World Order Since 1945 War in the International System America & the World
The Global Political Economy Human Right & Global Justice Europe in the World System
International Law & Organization Teamwork, Presentation, & Communication Global Environment & Sustainability
Conflict & Security Studies The Media In World Politics Organizational Strategy and Management
Project Management Diplomacy & Negotiation Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Professionals
  Conflict Management & Resolution Internship
  Making Foreign Policy Thesis (10-12,000 words).
  Risk Analysis & Management Special Topics courses
  Global Inequality: The Problem of Development  
  International Compliance & Regulation  

The Integrated Skills Curriculum

MA in International Relations students are asked to choose three modules from the list below (each worth one credit). All modules are designed to provide transferable skills in a particular skill set. Modules run at selected times during the academic year. Students are encouraged to discuss with their academic adviser which modules within the Integrated Skills Curriculum are best suited to their preferred career path. Some modules are prerequisites for course options in Module D.

Examples:
Analysis & Manipulation of Data
Fundraising & Bid Writing
Public Relations
Research Methods
International Political Theories
Lifelong Career Management

*Theses and internships are subject to making an acceptable proposal for a research project or placement. Field trip locations will vary and are subject to availability.

Internship Electives give you on-the-job experience

Our global Career Services team reaches out to a wide range of organizations that work within the expansive field of international relations in order to provide you with the experience and contacts you need to start your career. Internships typically take place in the summer during Module D. Prerequisites for participation in the internship program include satisfactory completion of the Lifelong Career Management course, pre-internship training and development, and a recommendation from both Career Services and an academic adviser. Please note that internship placements depend on a student’s success in external applications and interviews, and hence internships cannot be guaranteed for all candidates.

Fascinating professional opportunities for Master graduates

Hult’s MA in International Relations opens opportunities in a range of companies, organizations, think tanks, and services. Hult graduates now work within organizations large and small: from the United Nations or the World Bank to smaller or more localized NGOs, businesses, and agencies. Large or small, these organizations all seek to recruit graduates with a combination of subject-specific knowledge and managerial/administrative skills. The Hult MAIR is special because it empowers its graduates with both the knowledge and the skills to succeed.

Course details

Who is this good for?

Candidates who seek to explore the political dynamics of the international system, how it works, which actors and institutions hold leverage, and the prospects for meaningful change.

Where is this offered?

London, with option to take electives in San Francisco or Shanghai

Length of program: 1-year
Start dates: September 2010, January 2011

How do I apply?

You can apply online at www.hult.edu/application.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling admissions basis, we encourage you to submit your application early. Email: postgraduate@hult.edu



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