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Program Learning Outcomes PLO 3 Evaluate data from various interdisciplinary sources College Requirements 18 Credit Hours
to arrive at responsibly informed analyses in research
On successful completion of this program the graduate will projects related to International Relations with the focus on
be able to: the UAE and Middle East Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit
Hours
PLO 1 Examine the disciplinary and interdisciplinary corpus PLO 4 Critique contemporary international events using
of theoretical frameworks, including innovative approaches, diverse knowledge and skills bases to evaluate differences ASC301 Research Report Writing ENG 200 3
associated with International Relations. in a responsible manner. MAC317 Public Speaking ENG 200 3
PLO 2 Construct measured arguments to support positions PLO 5 Appraise one’s responsibility as an actor and MMC201 Introduction to Mass Communication (Co)ENG 102/ENG 200 3
on ethical and sustainability issues faced by institutions of contributor to international and multinational practices,
global impact. including those relevant to the UAE and the Middle East. MAC201 Intercultural Communication MMC 201 3
MAC403 International Communication MAC 201 3
Curriculum MAC316 Communication and Diplomacy MMC201 3

Total Credit Hours: 120
Major Core Courses 66 Credit Hours

21 credit Credit
General Education Requirements Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s)
hours Hours
18 credit INR 200 Introduction to International Relations (Co) ENG 102/ENG 200 3
College Requirements hours
INR 201 International Organization (Co) ENG 102/ENG 200 3
66 credit
Major Core hours INR 210 Perspectives in Political Science INR 200 3
INR 220 History of International Relations INR 200 3
Major Electives 9 credit hours
INR 225 Global Environmental Politics and Climate Diplomacy INR 200 3
Open Electives 6 credit hours
INR 230 Contemporary Perspectives in International Relations INR 220 3
Humanitarian Diplomacy and Sustainable Development: The
General Education Requirement 21 Credit Hours INR 240 UAE's Global Aid Strategy FWS 205 3
INR 280 Comparative Political Systems INR 210 3
Course Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit INR 290 International Political Economy I INR 210 3
Code Hours
INR 299 International Law INR 280 3
Prerequisite: IELTS average score of 6 or
ENG200 English II 3
EMSAT average score of 1400 or passing INR 300 International Crime and Justice INR 299 3
FWS201 Fundamentals of Life Skills ENG 102 3 INR 302 Migration and Displacement in the Contemporary Middle East INR 200 3
ENG102+ FWS100(E) or FWS100(E) as co- INR 310 Diplomacy and International Relations INR 290 3
FWS205 UAE and GCC Society requisite if students enter to ENG200 course 3
directly INR 315 EU Politics and Foreign Policy INR 200 3
ENG102+ FWS100(E) or FWS100(E) as co- INR 330 UAE Foreign Policy and Regional Diplomacy MAC 201 3
FWS211 Fundamentals of Emotional Intelligence requisite if students enter to ENG200 course 3
directly INR 350 International Political Economy II INR 290 3
FWS305 Technical Communications for Workplace ENG200 + (Completion of minimum 45CH) 3 INR 400 Theories of International Relations I INR 280 3
FWS310 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship ENG200+ (Completion of minimum 60CH) 3 INR 410 Theories of International Relations II INR 400 3
ISL100 Islamic Culture No Prerequisite 3 INR 420 Human Rights and Global Justice INR 300 3
INR 430 Political Economy III INR 350 3
INR 440 Peace and Conflict : Theory and Practice INR 220 3
INR 499 Internship Completion of minimum 80CHs 3

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