Program Overview
Dar Al-Hekma University is the first University in Saudi Arabia which offers a Master’s Degree in International Relations (MAIR). The well -structured MAIR program prepares students for success in the world of diplomacy and international relations. It is a two- year program which includes nine core courses that provide students with a strong foundation in both theory and practice of international relations. Students then select a concentration of three additional courses in the specialized fields of international law or international economics. In addition, two free elective courses are offered to enhance students’ understanding in areas such as business and foreign policy. All MAIR courses are taught by a pool of dedicated, passionate, and high-caliber faculty from diverse local and international backgrounds, some of whom teach in international universities and are practitioners in the field. Graduates of the program will be prepared for the exciting new opportunities that are opening up for women in the Kingdom in the field of diplomacy and international relations.
Program Mission
To graduate professionals with in depth knowledge in the academic discipline of international relations who have effective communication and analytical skills and are committed to tolerance and understanding in an increasingly complex and challenging world.
Program Goals
- Graduate qualified students with degrees in international relations work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, international law, and international business firms.
- Prepare students who intend to pursue further academic studies.
- Establish outreach links with the community through lectures and other activities.
Why Choose this Master Program at Dar Al-Hekma University?
- The curriculum was developed in collaboration with the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, Boston.
- With wide exposure to international relations and regional issues, students may specialize in one of two tracks, international law or international economics.
- The Master of International Relations program is enriched by students and diverse international faculty, thus empowering graduates with essential skills to thrive locally and globally
- Courses in the MAIR program are taught evenings to accommodate working students and are delivered on a modular basis in 3-4-week cycles for each course throughout the semester.
- In addition to theory-based lectures, students are engaged in research and in practical work in a required internship course usually completed at an international or governmental organization.
Admission Requirements
Programs
| TOEFL Score
| Required Bachelor
Degree
| Pre-Requisite Program
| Othe Admission Requirement
|
|---|
Master of Arts in
International Relations
| 550
| A Bachelor Degree in
Any Field
| None
| Pass Interview
|
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Learning Outcomes
Analyze the dominant competing theories of International RelationsApply historical analysis to the study of contemporary international affairsDemonstrate a working knowledge of one or more subfields of International RelationsShow a thorough understanding of the political, social, economic and legal processes and institutions of the international systemAnalyze the origins and consequences of decision making in the international systemAssess approaches to peaceful conflict resolutionConduct original research on a contemporary international topic
Plan of Study
|
Year One (1) |
|---|
|
Semester – Fall |
Semester – Spring |
|---|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| INTR 6301 | Core: Theories Concepts in
International Relations | 3
| INTR 6304 | Core: Comparative Politics | 3 |
| INTR 6302 | Core: International
Organizations | 3 | INTR 6305 | Core: fundamental
of Economics | 3 |
| INTR 6303 | Core: International Law | 3 | INTR 6306 | Core: Research Methodology
and Statistics | 3 |
| INTR 6304 | Core: Processes of
International Negotiations | 3 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
9 |
Total Credit Hours |
12 |
|
Year Two (2) |
|---|
|
Semester – Fall |
Semester – Spring |
|---|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| XXXX xxxx | Course from concentration choice | 3 | INTE 6304
| Core: International Political Economy
| 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | Course from concentration choice | 3 | INTR 6312 | Core: Research Project | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | Course from concentration choice | 3 | XXXX xxxx | Free Elective
| 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | Free Elective | 3
|
|
|
Total Credit Hours |
12 |
Total Credit Hours |
9 |
Career Prospects
The program equips students with the necessary skills that qualify them for a variety of career paths/jobs in the job market and a variety of places where they can excel including, but not limited to:
- Government
- Foreign Affairs
- International organizations
- Law offices
- Multinational corporations
- Private sector corporations and small businesses
- Management consultancy
- Academia
- Non-profit organizations
