Master's Degree in International Relations

The Master graduate in International Relations of the Universidad Austral will be recognized by:

• The development of a comprehensive vision of International Relations with special emphasis on the analysis of complex problems and the design and implementation of viable solutions within the framework of globalization.
• A solid conceptual and practical foundation that allows for the development of appropriate diagnoses and internationalization strategies for private, public and third sector organizations.
• The competence for problem-solving, negotiation and decision-making, with emphasis on international contexts.
• The ability to analyze the political, economic, legal, technological and labor environment in national and international contexts, developing critical thinking that allows for the appropriate value to be given to resources and information.
• The ability to develop, motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams, generating commitment from their collaborators and the development of skills in them.
• The ability to generate innovative ideas, transform them into viable projects, and communicate them effectively
• Understanding the research methodology in this field and the ability to apply it to specific projects.

The curriculum of the Master's Degree in International Relations It is developed over two years and has 16 compulsory subjects.

The curriculum is divided into three modules or cycles. The first year consists of the mandatory Foundations of International Relations cycle. The second year comprises the mandatory Argentina's Integration into the International System cycle, followed by an unstructured specialization track offering elective courses.

Fundamentals of International Relations Cycle

• International Relations Theory
• International Law in the Global World
• Contemporary International Politics
• International Political Economy
• History and Analysis of Argentine Foreign Policy
• Regional Integration Processes
• International Organizations and Global Governance
• International Security
• Social Ethics in International Relations

Regional In-Depth Cycle

• Fundamentals of International Trade
• Topics of study on Latin America
• Topics of study about the United States
• Topics of study on Europe
• Topics of study on the Middle East
• Topics of study on Asia Pacific
• Research Methodology in International Relations

Unstructured Pathway: Thematic In-Depth Cycle

This 100-hour cycle allows students to develop in-depth thematic knowledge in an area of ​​interest to their career, either through different concentrations or freely by choosing from the postgraduate offerings of the Universidad Austral or by carrying out international exchanges.

In this regard, the following general concentrations are offered:

1. International Strategies of Subnational Governments.

Provinces and cities are increasingly important players on the global stage; this cutting-edge training provides specialized knowledge and tools to identify and leverage opportunities. Examples of subjects and/or seminars include: International Strategies of Subnational Governments; Climate Action; Design and Implementation of International Projects; Project Financing; International Negotiation, among others.

2. International Security and Defense.

In a context of increasing complexity and volatility, this concentration offers seminars focused on various crucial aspects for governments, businesses, and civil society. Examples of subjects and/or seminars include: Geopolitics; Current Topics in Security and Defense; International Negotiation; Strategic Thinking; Technology and International Relations, among others.

3. Global Human Development.

This concentration uses the concept of integral human development to analyze its global reach, including its connection to cooperation, the environment, and sustainability. Examples of subjects include: Integral Human Development; Design and Implementation of International Projects; International Environmental Regulation; Green Jobs; Social Policies; Geopolitics, among others.

In addition, our students freely pursue courses focused on:

• Economics and International Business
• Public policies
• Environmental Policy, Law and Management
• Sustainable
• Law School
• Communication
• Parliamentary Diplomacy

They can also complete their elective course through exchanges at our partner institutions.

Important:

• The days, times and course format of the Specialization Cycle may vary according to the concentration or path chosen.
• At the beginning of each academic year, the content to be taught for each of the three general concentrations will be specified.

The educational methodology is based on the case method, in which the Universidad Austral She has been a pioneer in Argentina and in the Spanish-speaking world.

Through its use, the program seeks to develop the skills and abilities necessary for performance in public management, with a strong focus on diagnosing situations and designing solutions, with the power of analysis based on scientific rigor and depth, and developing the ability to solve management challenges naturally, competently, creatively, and confidently within the context of actors in politics, administration, and society.

During the second year, students complete the process leading to the final project, designed to ensure they graduate with a Master's degree upon completion of the coursework. The follow-up on the final project, mandatory for all students, consists of seminars, workshops, tutorials, and other activities that include discussions on the issues related to the topics addressed in their projects.

Master's students may choose from the following Final Project modalities.

• Monograph: In summary, the Master's Final Project, in the form of a monograph, will deal with politically, socially and economically relevant problems from a theoretical perspective in the professional field, through a bibliographic and/or documentary survey, for which a conclusion based on a thorough analysis of the same is proposed.
• Case Analysis: The Master's Thesis, in the form of a case study, will address complex contemporary political, social, and/or economic phenomena within their real-world context. This Thesis format may consist of: the analysis of a situational case; a critical, analytical, exhaustive, novel, and original case study; an analysis of development and/or cooperation projects; the development of relevant theoretical and practical arguments to resolve specific political and/or economic problems of particular complexity in the professional sphere; the creation of a business plan related to the student's professional activity; a project for the improvement of institutions; the design or study of organizational structures or processes linked to international phenomena; specific recommendations for action in concrete, simulated, or real situations, etc.