International Relations Online

Organisation:: Freie Universität Berlin
Typ:: Full-/Part-time
Certificate:: MA
Duration:: 4 Semester/s
Certificate:: MA
Duration:: 8 Semester/s

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Programme

The world has never been more globalized, and the rise of international issues such as migration, security challenges, economic interdependence, and environmental degradation is increasing the demand for individuals with IR-related expertise. An understanding of global culture, communication, and interconnectedness has never been more important.

Responding to these imperative needs, the Center for Global Politics of Freie Universität Berlin offers the blended-learning M.A. program International Relations (IR) Online. IR Online provides the ideal opportunity to stay on the job while enhancing career perspectives in the global workplace.

The IR Online curriculum aims at providing in-depth theoretical knowledge and seeks to equip students with the capacity to apply theoretical concepts to pressing issues in world politics. In a period of two years, thirteen modules are to be successfully completed in both individual and interactive settings.

Prof. Dr. Klaus Segbers
Program director

Target audience

IR Online provides the ideal opportunity to gain profound insights into the field of international relations, to enhance your world-wide career perspectives, and to become part of an exiting network of IR experts while staying on the job. Goals of the M.A. program International Relations are:

to teach interdisciplinary competency in the field of international relations, as well as broad methodological competencies in various areas of scientific inquiry,
to produce competent professionals who demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the theory and practice of international relations,
to train and develop skills which are necessary for personal – and career development,
to create a both effective and inspiring blended learning environment which enables students to stay on the job while studying,
to build an international network of experts in the field of international relations.

Emphases/Curriculum

Introduction and International Relations (IR) Theory:

Introduction and Tools
Theories of International Relations
Theories of Global Politics

Core Areas of International Relations:

Globalization
European Politics
International Law
International Trade and Finance
International Security
Migration, Citizenship and Identity
Conflict Management
Megacities – New Sites of Governance
Media and International Relations

Practical Training:

International Negotiation and Simulation
Intercultural Studies
Professional Training/Internship

Master's Thesis

Admission/Entrance requirements

Total fees approx.:	€ 16,500

Total fees for the part-time study option: € 17,500 Admission: Participants must be postgraduates, meaning that a prior university degree (B.A., M.A., Diploma, state examination, etc.) is required. Preferably this degree has been obtained in Political Sciences, Humanities, or Social Sciences, including Law and Economics. However, exceptions for applicants of other fields are possible under certain conditions. Overall, a genuine interest in international relations, the desire to enhance your knowledge of international and global politics, as well as your motivation to work in a challenging environment will be of paramount importance. In addition, one year of relevant postgraduate work experience is required. Participants must be fluent in English. To successfully complete the program, access to adequate electronic equipment – in particular, internet access and a computer capable of working with multimedia course materials – is mandatory.

Languages
Language(s) of instruction:	English
Going abroad:	obligatory
	The online program is supported by several in-house classes taking place in Berlin/Germany.

Methods

The Freie Universität Berlin's advanced graduate degree program IR Online combines e-learning (90%) with regular periods of on-site-instruction (10%). It is thus a blended learning program, which provides both the flexibility of a distance learning program and the advantages of personalized instruction and face-to-face interaction.

E-learning

E-learning is based on our online learning management system called Blackboard. With acceptance to the program, students receive a personal login that enables them to enter this e-learning platform and take advantage of state-of- the-art e-education.

In-house-classes

In addition to the online courses, there are two in-house-classes per year of study. Each of them lasts for one week (Mon-Fri); both in-house classes take place in Berlin (one at the beginning of October, one at the beginning of March).

In-house-classes provide students with the opportunity to meet their professors, the program team, and also to get to know their fellow students. The international flair during these classes is unique and something to remember. During the week, students enjoy intensive seminars with their module instructors, which give them the opportunity to discuss particular topics of the modules in more detail.

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Organisation

Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) is one of the leading universities in the world, distinguishing itself through its modern and international character. Freie Universität Berlin was successful in the second funding round of the federal and state Initiative for Excellence and is now one out of nine “universities of excellence” in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Being one of the largest universities in Germany, it offers degree courses in more than a hundred subjects for over 35,500 students. The Chair for Political Science at the FUB’s Department for Political and Social Sciences, held by Prof. Dr. Klaus Segbers, particularly focuses on designing innovative ways of knowledge dissemination, including the development of e-learning programs in international contexts.

International Relations Online is part of the Center for Global Politics uniting five distinct graduate study programs: International Relations Online, East European Studies, Global Politics Seasonal Schools, Graduate School of Global Politics and German Studies Russia. The Center for Global Politics is organized by Prof. Dr. Klaus Segbers at Freie Universität Berlin. Our programs enable students worldwide to pursue studies or continuing education at the FU and its partners. The Center for Global Politics is oriented toward the search for answers to global questions of the 21st century.

Study in Berlin

Berlin is the capital city of Germany and stands at the heart of German political life, rapidly developing into one of its most important media places and cutting-edge scientific centers. With its illustrious buildings and its urbane restaurants it displays a rich cultural life.

Being one of the most fascinating and historic places in the enlarged European Union, it furthermore functions as a gateway to Eastern Europe and Russia.