MA in International Relations - Richmond - The American ...

An International
Experience,
A Global Future
With the emphasis on the necessity of
understanding the practical elements associated
with IR, this program has been designed to ensure
that students graduate with the qualifications and
experience necessary to take their first steps
towards global leadership.
Students who have pursued an MA in IR have
traditionally graduated into a wide variety of
careers and industry sectors including the:
• Diplomatic Corps
• Governmental Departments
• INGO’s
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Academia
• Journalism
• The Private Sector
Thematic Options
IRM 606 International Political Economy (3 credits)
IRM 607 Crisis Management (3 credits)
IRM 608 Culture and Religion (3 credits)
IRM 609 International Development (3 credits)
IRM 610 In-Security Studies (3 credits)
(The availability of courses will depend upon student uptake and faculty availability.
Courses are presented for illustrative purposes.)
Semester III (Summer)
Internship/Thesis
IRM 620 Internship/Thesis Research (9 Credits)
Students enrolling in the program begin in September and can complete the
degree in two 15-week semesters plus the following summer. During the
first semester, four courses must be completed. These consist of three 3-
credit courses along with a single 3-credit research methodology course. In
the second semester students take one 3-credit course that focuses on a
global region and three 3-credit courses that are thematic. In the summer
students must complete an Internship and produce a thesis based upon the
experience.
H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister
of Education meets with Richmond's Vice President
and Dean of Enrollment, Mark S Kopenski in Abu
Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.