Bachelor of International Relations

Program Design

The program coursework prepares you step up to the boundaries of justice and human rights, and investigate the effects that terrorism, war and shifts in global power are having on our day-to-day lives. With international experts you'll explore the political significance of global issues, and just how close to home their effects resonate. You will develop specialist knowledge in international politics and political economy, conflict, security and post-war reconstruction, global justice and fragile states.

Course Structure

You take a combination of compulsory and concentration modules to a total of 240 credits. The first two years introduces you to the essential concepts and methods of Business Management and International Relation terms, while the following two years build on that knowledge and allow you to study core subjects in depth. 

In Year 1, you take 12 compulsory 60-credit modules
In Year 2, you take 10 compulsory 50-credit modules
In Year 3, you take 11 compulsory modules worth 55 credits and
In Year 4, you take 3 specialisation elective courses worth 15 credits with 6 mandatory modules worth 60 credits.
SEMESTER I
CODE COURSE TITLES CREDITS
LLB-101 Professional Development and Career Planning 5
IRE-102 Business Communication 5
IRE-105 Business Mathematics 5
IRE-106 Business Economics 5
IRE-111 Small Business Management 5
IRE-113 Marketing Communication 5
Sub Total 30
SEMESTER II
CODE COURSE TITLES CREDITS
IRE-121 Principles of Management 5
IRE-122 Computer Fundamentals and DBMS 5
IRE-123 Evolution of Gobal Business 5
IRE-124 Foundations of Marketing 5
IRE-127 Management Information Systems 5
IRE-129 Technology Management 5
Sub Total 30
SEMESTER III
CODE COURSE TITLES CREDITS
IRE-130 Financial Accounting 5
IRE-132 Business Environment 5
IRE-134 Business Statistics 5
IRE-136 Human Resource Management 5
IRE-139 Financial Markets and Institutions 5
Sub Total 25
SEMESTER IV
CODE COURSE TITLES CREDITS
IRE-140 Production & Operations Management 5
IRE-142 Business Law 5
IRE-144 Modern Business Practices and Strategies 5
IRE-146 Introduction to Political science 5
IRE-179 International Relations Theory 5
Sub Total 25
SEMESTER V
CODE COURSE TITLES CREDITS
IRE-151 History of International Relations 5
IRE-152 International Political Economy 5
IRE-153 International Law 5
IRE-155 Globalization, Global Issues and Challenges 5
IRE-156 International Security 5
IRE-159 International Politics of the Asia Pacific Region 5
Sub Total 30
SEMESTER VI
CODE COURSE TITLES CREDITS
IRE-161 Geopolitical Structure of the World 5
IRE-163 Human Rights in International Relations 5
IRE-164 Arms Control and Disarmament 5
IRE-165 International Politics of the Middle East 5
IRE-166 Foreign Policy Analysis 5
Sub Total 25
SEMESTER VII
CODE COURSE TITLES CREDITS
IRE-176 Introduction to Strategic Studies 5
IRE-177 Research Methods in International Relations 5
IRE-178 Peace and Conflict Studies 5
IRE-179 US Foreign Policy 5
IRE-180 Conflict Resolution 5
Sub Total 25
SEMESTER VII
CODE COURSE TITLES CREDITS
IRE-181 Politics of International Development 5
IRE-183 Industrial Training 10
IRE-185 Presentation / Seminar 15
IRE-186 Project Work 20
Total Amount of ECTS Credits 240

THE STUDENT ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have High School Diploma, GCE A-Level Passess, or equivalent qualification.
  • Adults with lesser qualification but posses years' of experience in international relations/Business sector will also be considered.

Assessment and verification

We assess both the theoretical and practical elements of the course. Assessment is through written assignments, a profile of evidence of teaching standards and observed teaching. All modules within this program are internally assessed by KIMT and externally verified by Azteca University. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes. To achieve a pass for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgment that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor. The Assessor will provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

Knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills are assessed through a combination of course assignments and presentations.
The weighting for the final overall assessment for each course taken shall be as follows:

  • 90% Assignments
  • 10% Presentation and viva

At the end of the program each student also submit a research project paper

Programme modality

The program is studied 100% online through the virtual learning platform with tutor support. You will receive excellent support from the academic team, including your programme manager and your supervisor who will be with you every step of the way.

Duration

The programme is design to be delivered through 4 years but can be completed earlier.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

Azteca University has adopted a policy of providing equal opportunities for its learners, staff, applicants and others involved in its work. One aspect of this policy is its intention to prevent, as far as possible, the harassment of one person by another, whether on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, sexuality, race or ethnic origin, religion, disability, or any other personal attributes or views held.