MCBOI_2011-2012

Bachelor of Arts
in International
Studies
The Bachelor of Arts major in International Studies (IS) is a comprehensive
inter-disciplinary program that provides students with the global
perspectives, theories and tools to understand historical and contemporary
political, economic, social and cultural changes affecting the country, Asian
region and the world.
It is designed to hone the students’ knowledge and skills in negotiating
through the complex of national, regional and global processes and issues
with a strong base in critical international relations (interplay of states and
markets) and diplomacy. It leads to professional careers in diplomatic and
consular affairs as well as employment in government, inter-governmental
and international development agencies. Moreover, it allows students to
pursue further studies in law, economics, international development and
public policy.
Two specialized tracks comprise the degree.
1. The International Politics (ISI) track combined with a Minor in Peace
Studies is focused on the analysis of the shifting power dynamic and
geopolitics of the international community as well as of the global and
regional institutions and mechanisms arising from these. The track
primarily concerns issues of peace and human security, war and conflict
as well as inter-dependence among state and non-state actors, combined
with skills building in peace education, conflict resolution and mediation.
2. The Development Studies (ISD) track combined with a Minor in Gender
Studies is focused on the analysis of and responses to (1) persistent , social
and economic problems in developing countries and (2) emerging global
issues, as well as of the global and regional institutions and mechanisms
arising from these. . The track primarily concerns issues of poverty,
human well-being, development planning, management and finance
and has a special focus on gender analysis and integration in poverty
responses and development processes.
Academic standards, Policies, and Procedures of the program:
1. The program follows the institutional CQPA retention for admission
and retention.
2. The program requires six units of Foreign Language.
3. The program requires six units of Group Thesis.
4. The program requires three units of Summer Practicum or
International Exchange Program.
Major subjects: 48 units
IS-101, IS-102, IS-103, IS-104, IS-105, IS-106, IS-107, IS-108.1, IS-109.1, IS-110,
IS-111, IS-112, IS-113, IS-114, H-102, H-103
Track and minor subjects: 27 units
International Politics Track: ISI-101, ISI-102, ISI-103, ISI-104, ISI-105
Minor in Peace Studies: ISP-101, ISP-102, ISP-103, ISP-104
Development Studies Track: ISD-101, ISD-102, ISD-103, ISD-104, ISD-105
Minor in Gender Studies: ISG-101, ISG-102, ISG-103, ISG-104
General education subjects: 100 units
Total number of units: 175 units
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