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Master's degree

Master's Degree in International Relations

Start date:

May 2027th
Duration: 2 years in the Making
Modality: Flexible Face-to-Face
Location: In-person at the Buenos Aires campus (with a percentage online* and occasional classes in Pilar)

UPCOMING EVENTS

School of Government
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Information Session | Master's Degree in International Relations
Master's degree in international relations (1)

Presentation

The Master's Degree in International Relations (MRI) arises in the face of an uncertain global scenario that requires professionals with a broad knowledge of the political, economic and social architecture of the international system, and of the forces that impact it.

Contemporary global society requires professionals who can be true agents of change. In this regard, the MRI seeks to provide its students with a solid foundation in theoretical, methodological, and analytical matters, develop their critical thinking and decision-making skills, and foster practical management skills.

In this way, the MRI aims to empower its graduates to take a qualitative leap forward in their professional careers, whether in a government body, an international organization, a multinational company, or an NGO, thanks to the synergies between these sectors in an increasingly interconnected world.

Approval of the Ministry of Education Res. 3433/21
A CONEAU IN SESSION NO. 508/2019

Study Plan

First year

Foundation Cycle

This mandatory course provides the conceptual and methodological foundations of International Relations.

Theory of International Relations.
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.

Second year

Advanced Training Cycle

Of a mandatory nature, it addresses Argentina's insertion into the international system and its links with the main regions of the world.

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

Mode

🏛️ Flexible In-Person

The Master's program has a face-to-face format with an online component , with a percentage that varies depending on the student's place of residence.

  • General: in-person, with up to 35% online.
  • Residents more than 150 km from CABA: in-person, with up to 49% online (approx. 1 trip to Buenos Aires City per month).
  • Residents abroad (exceptional): 75% online and 25% in person.

The modality for residents abroad requires taking three intensive 6-day weeks in Buenos Aires over two years: June 2024, September 2024 and June 2025.

International Exchanges and Experience

The Master's Program in International Relations has exchange agreements with universities around the world:

Furthermore, the School of Government It offers an annual International Week for its postgraduate students. This week is optional and takes place in various countries, including Germany, Brazil, the United States, and Colombia.

More information here

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Extra information

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 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.
The School of Government has specialized centers on the subject:
• The Center for Asian Studies
• The International Centre for Parliamentary Studies, Research and Foresight
• The Center for Global Governance Studies
• The Center for International Strategies of Governments and Organizations
• The Center for Middle Eastern Studies.
More information can be found in the Research section of the School of Government website.

  • Multidisciplinary Program
  • Focus on the development of competencies and skills
  • Regional deepening approach
  • International insertion
  • Public-private approach

 

WHAT SKILLS DOES A MASTER'S DEGREE PROVIDE ME?

We are members of APSIA!

 

From 2021 the Universidad Austral is an affiliate member of the

Association of Professional Schools of International Relations

 

 

Why study with us?

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