Overview
Course Details
Develop an understanding of the analytical tools and solutions used to defuse current and potential conflicts by enrolling in the International Relations and Global Security MA course at the American Public University.
APU’s online international relations master’s degree builds your knowledge of alternative theories of international relations, the history and evolution of the discipline, as well as key debates on world order, diplomacy, and international law. Additionally, our international relations master’s degree provides insight on the transnational flow of goods, finance, ideas, communications, images, crime, and terrorism operating in today’s connected global environment.
The program sharpens your written and oral communication skill while building your problem solving and collaborative teamwork capacities.
Students must choose a concentration for this degree program:
- Comparative and Security Issues
- Conflict Resolution
- International and Transnational Security Issues
- Peacekeeping
What You Will Do
- Analyze classical and alternative theories of international relations and the major debates concerning world order, diplomacy, and international law
- Evaluate the changing role of the state in the context of globalization, regionalism, and security
- Assess the nature and distribution of economic, political, and military resources in the context of interdependence
- Distinguish interactions of state, non-state, and supra-national actors by understanding contemporary issues and providing differing levels of analysis
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- International Relations Theory
- Conflict Resolution
- International and Transnational Security Issues
- Peacekeeping
- Conflict Analysis and Resolution: Theory and Practice
- International Organizations
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Courses Start Monthly
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
International Relations Political Science Terrorism & Security View 48 other Masters in International Relations in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- All APU graduate programs require you to have earned a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Please read all graduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
- If you have a non-U.S. transcript, please view our International Admissions page for more information.
- There is no fee to complete the APU admission application.
Tuition Fee
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International
13320 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 370 USD per credit during 2 months. -
National
13320 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 370 USD per credit during 2 months.
$250 with military grant
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.