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1 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY MAXWELL SCHOOL OF CITIZENSHIP AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND EXECUTIVE MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MASTER S HANDBOOK AND COURSE GUIDE

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE... 1 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY / INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CALENDAR... 2 MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (MAIR)... 3 MAIR PLANNING FORM... 8 EXECUTIVE MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (EMIR)... 9 EMIR PLANNING FORM MAIR CAREER TRACKS INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND TRADE (EFT) PEACE, SECURITY AND CONFLICT (PSC) GOVERNANCE, DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (GDIO) DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DHA) REGIONAL CONCENTRATION (REG) (AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE, LATIN AMERICA, MIDDLE EAST) JOINT AND CONCURRENT DEGREE PROGRAMS JD/MAIR JOINT DEGREE PROGRAM MAIR/MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA) MAIR/MASTER OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS (MA-ECON) MAIR/MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS (MSPR) (PUBLIC DIPLOMACY) CERTIFICATE OPTIONS CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDY IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDY IN SECURITY STUDIES CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDY IN POST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION GLOBAL PROGRAMS MAXWELL MAIR CAREER ACTION PLAN THE MAXWELL SCHOOL OF CITIZENSHIP AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS CAREER DEVELOPMENT MAXWELL ALUMNI NETWORK ACADEMIC OFFERINGS COURSE INDEX COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ACADEMIC STANDARDS GRADING SYSTEM STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM SERVICES AND FACILITIES CAREER DEVELOPMENT JOSEPH A.STRASSER ACADEMIC VILLAGE, EXECUTIVE EDUCATION LOUNGE, AND COMPUTER FACILITIES... 63

3 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY MAXWELL SCHOOL OF CITIZENSHIP AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS PREFACE On behalf of the Department of Public Administration and International Affairs, I welcome you to the Maxwell School. We are delighted that you decided to join us for advanced graduate training in international affairs and we look forward to meeting you in the classroom and informally in the Maxwell complex. This Master s Handbook describes program requirements, specialized career tracks and course offerings, and should provide answers to most of your questions about graduate work at Maxwell in the International Relations program. Our faculty and staff are happy to answer any questions not covered in this Handbook. Please feel free to talk with us as you plan your academic schedule and begin your studies. The Maxwell School, with its multidisciplinary faculty, diverse and exceptionally high quality student body, and excellent facilities, offers the perfect environment for graduate education in international relations. Graduates of our programs serve in a wide range of positions in governments, non-governmental organizations, and in the private sector around the world. At Maxwell you will work with the highest quality faculty and staff and learn in a supportive environment that will prepare you for the challenges that lie ahead. Again, welcome to the Maxwell School and the Department of Public Administration and International Affairs. Best wishes for success in your graduate studies! Ross Rubenstein Associate Dean and Chair (Another University publication, which may be useful during your program, is the Graduate Course Catalog: , a listing of the entire graduate programs and courses offered at Syracuse, as well as University academic rules and regulations. These are available on line.) 1

4 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY / INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CALENDAR SUMMER 2014 MAIR Orientation... August Waiver Exams... August Fall 2014 First day of classes... August 25 Labor Day (no classes, University closed)... September 2 Thanksgiving Break... November Last day of classes... December 5 Reading days... December 6, 7, 9 and 11 (am) Final exams... December 8, 9, 10, 11 (pm), and 12 WINTER INTERCESSION 2015 Classes (tentative, dates may vary)... January 2-9 Spring 2015 First day of classes... January 12 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes, University closed)... January 19 Spring Break... March 8-15 Last day of classes... April 28 Reading days... April 29, May 2 & 3 Final exams... April 30, May 1 and 4-6 University Commencement Weekend...May 9 & 10 SUMMER 2015 IR Capstone Seminar... May 11 & 12 Maymester Classes (tentative, dates may vary)... May Summer Global Programs (dates vary)... May 24 July/August *see Syracuse University Time Schedule of Classes for registration procedures, instructions, and times 2

5 MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (MAIR) Syracuse University will award the degree of Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) upon completion of graduate course work totaling 40 credits with a grade point average of "B" (3.0) or better. In most cases, 40 credits equates to 13 three-credit courses and 1 one-credit course. The 16-month MAIR Program features five curricular components. Students: (1) complete five core courses to prepare them with general knowledge and skills needed in the global workplace; (2) focus their studies by choosing one of five career tracks, including regional studies; (3) take one of five signature courses courses that draw fully on the Maxwell School s expertise in public affairs and up-todate/cutting edge applied social science research (4) take a capstone course at the end of their second semester in preparation for their summer internship; and (5) complete an internship through one of the Program s global opportunities. The International Relations Program continues to improve and evolve. By the time you complete the M.A., the offerings and rules may have changed somewhat. The rules which govern your program, however, are those which are in effect the first semester in which you matriculate into the program. This student handbook serves as a contract between the Public Administration and International Affairs Department and the MAIR entering class of fall MAIR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The MAIR curriculum builds on the base of the core requirements regional and functional areas of specialization (or Career Tracks), all leading to an applied capstone and professional internship. CORE REQUIREMENTS & SIGNATURE COURSE (19 CREDITS) CAREER TRACK REQUIREMENTS (12 CREDITS) PAI 710 International Actors & Issues PAI 762 Challenges of International Management and Leadership PAI 704 Quantitative Skills for International Relations (or PAI 721 Introduction to Statistics) PAI 720 Principles of Economics (or PAI 723 Economics for Public Decisions) PAI 705 Research Design PAI 706 IR Capstone Seminar (1 credit) And ONE of FIVE signature courses: ANT/PAI 707 Culture in World Affairs ECN/PAI 716 Economics Dimensions of Global Power GEO 606 Development & Sustainability HST 645 History of International Relations PSC 783 Comparative Foreign Policy International Economics, Finance and Trade Peace, Security and Conflict Governance, Diplomacy and International Organizations Development and Humanitarian Assistance Regional Concentration (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East) Other requirements include an internship, and demonstration of proficiency in a second language. 3

6 CORE COURSES As part of the interdisciplinary social science framework of the Maxwell School, the core courses are designed to provide all students with general knowledge of the field of international affairs from theoretical and applied perspectives. The skills components of the core curriculum are intended to provide students with valuable quantitative and qualitative professional skills for the global workplace. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS International Actors & Issues PAI 710 MANAGEMENT Challenges of International Management and Leadership PAI 762 ECONOMICS Principles of Economics PAI 720 (or) Economics for Public Decisions - PAI 723 STATISTICS Quantitative Skills for International Relations PAI 704 (or) Introduction to Statistics PPA 721 EVALUATION Research Design PAI 705 SIGNATURE COURSES The signature courses were designed to demonstrate Maxwell s competitive strengths in comparative political analysis and cultural studies as they relate to international affairs. You can chose a course relevant to your career track to develop more depth in your area of focus, or one that will broaden your perspective outside of this area: Culture in World Affairs ANT/PAI 707 Economic Dimensions of Global Power ECN/PAI 716 Development and Sustainability GEO 606 History of International Relations HST 645 Comparative Foreign Policy PSC 783 CAPSTONE SEMINAR The Capstone Seminar (PAI 706) is a one-credit course scheduled during the Maymester (May 11-12, 2015), offering professional training to students before they embark on their summer internships. The object of the seminar is to provide students with the opportunity to apply what they have learned in a professional (albeit simulated) setting. Students will be engaged in a policy simulation exercise, confronting an alternative future policy problem or crisis. Based on individual Career Track focus, each student will be assigned a role (e.g., Foreign Minister of Nigeria, CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, or President of Human Rights Watch). Each Career Track group may meet periodically during the spring semester with a faculty advisor to prepare for the simulation. This faculty advisor will eventually assess students' performance during the exercise (as well as on potential written deliverables) and assign grades. We see the capstone as the culminating experience of your first year of studies here at Maxwell and as a way to bridge the academic and professional aspects of your education. 4

7 CAREER TRACK REQUIREMENTS The field of international relations is multidisciplinary in nature and is as broad as the world itself. Proficiency in key areas such as economics, history, politics, and quantitative methods serve to prepare students for a wide variety of positions. However, with such a broad education, it is crucial that students focus on particular fields of expertise. The career tracks are designed with this objective in mind, to effectively steer students toward careers in diverse areas of international affairs. The five Career Tracks constitute the career fields that most international relations graduates enter. Students choose a single Career Track, completing 12 credits toward this concentration. Signature courses cannot count toward the track unless you have taken more than one signature course option. The IR Program offers the following Career Tracks: International Economics, Finance and Trade Peace, Security and Conflict Governance, Diplomacy and International Organizations Development and Humanitarian Assistance Regional Concentration (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East) This level of focus is crucial to the job search. By having students identify a Career Track at the onset of their degree program, students are able to channel their energies on a specific field and the corollary career goals. This relationship is described in the next section entitled IR Career Tracks by identifying the common career options, both positions and organizations, for which our students pursuing these career tracks would compete upon graduation. GLOBAL INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENT Professional training is an integral part of the MAIR degree program. As such, all students (with the exception of mid-career students) must complete a 3-credit internship under the supervision of a Maxwell School faculty member. For this reason, the MAIR program has developed global program opportunities including internships in the United States and internationally. Students entering the MAIR program in August 2014 will complete their global internship during the summer or fall of These summer and fall internships may, under some circumstances, help fulfill Career Track requirements. To ensure that a professional development opportunity will fulfill this requirement, students should consult the Associate Director of Graduate Studies and the Global Programs Coordinator for questions related to their individual situation. SECOND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT Our alumni tell us that competence in a second language is especially important for success in a career in international affairs. In addition to the Career Track, you must demonstrate a working knowledge of a second modern spoken foreign language. The MAIR Program requires competence in a second language, in addition to your own native language, at the level which is achieved after completing two years of formal, university-level instruction in the language. All MAIR students entering the program in the fall of 2013 will need to identify the language in which they plan to meet this requirement, describe how the language relates to their area of study and ultimate career goals, and provide documentation that demonstrates they have met this proficiency level expected within the last 5 years. International students whose native language is not English can count English as their second language. Competence in a second language can be demonstrated in several ways. Students may present a college or university transcript showing completion of study in the language at the level of the fourth semester of instruction. Alternatively, students may sit for a proficiency exam administered by the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at Syracuse University in 5

8 languages offered by SU at the 202 level. Students must pass this exam to meet the language requirement, or pursue further study. For certification of competence in languages which are not offered at Syracuse University, it is the student s responsibility to arrange for a proficiency examination, and any cost incurred for this is the student s responsibility. If the student has not met the requirement at the time of admission, we recommend that the student pursue language study for credit at the graduate level in lieu of an elective in the program to ensure that the student meets our requirement. Up to 6 credits of graduate language study can be counted toward the MAIR degree in lieu of other electives. Students are strongly encouraged to pursue language study prior to entry if they have not yet met this requirement. TIME REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE MAIR PROGRAM The 40-credit MAIR Program is designed for full-time students to complete within 16 months of study. Students can decide to construct their schedules in multiple ways, either shortening or lengthening the amount of time necessary to complete their program. In doing so, students must keep in mind that they must be enrolled in at least nine credits per semester (fall and spring) to maintain full-time status. This can have an impact on educational loans. And those students who are simultaneously pursuing two graduate degrees will require a longer commitment, the amount of extra time depending on the specifics of each joint degree program. Students may maintain full-time status for a maximum of two years, starting from the semester students began their studies (this rule applies to MAIR students only; other rules apply to those enrolled in jointdegree programs). Students may take more than two years to complete the degree, but they will not be able to maintain their full-time student status after two years. Below you will find an illustrative schedule for the typical MAIR student wishing to graduate in 16 months. The normal course load during the first fall and spring semesters is twelve credits. These two semesters are considered academic training and take place in Syracuse. Students then complete the required one-credit capstone experience during the Maymester on campus. Thereafter, students enroll in a six-credit summer program and a nine-credit fall program; both take place offcampus (although some students decide to stay in Syracuse in either the summer or fall semesters). Students are required to complete a global internship during this time. The last two semesters of the MAIR Program are referred to as professional training. Students complete the MAIR at the end of December of the second year. TYPICAL 16 MONTH MAIR SCHEDULE FALL I (12 credits) 3 required/signature courses 1 career track/elective course SPRING (12 credits) 3 required/signature courses 1 career track/elective course SUMMER I (7 credits) PAI 706 IR Capstone Seminar Maymester course + internship and/or summer global program (off-campus) FALL II (9 credits) Fall global program with internship (off-campus) 3 career track or elective courses 6

9 NORMAL COURSE LOADS The Department of Public Administration & International Affairs does not specify a minimum credit hour load that must be taken during any term. There are normal course loads for all full-time students. They are the same for those students with and without Graduate Assistantship appointments. Normal course loads are as noted above (6-7 credits over the summer terms and 9-12 credits over the fall and spring terms). The university requires that a student registered for a minimum of 9 credits over the fall or spring terms and 6 credits over the summer term to be considered full time. MAIR CORE REQUIREMENTS In the process of meeting the general 40-credit requirement for the MAIR degree, all candidates are expected to fulfill ALL core requirements by either completing the designated core courses or by passing a waiver examination (offered for economics and statistics only). WAIVER EXAM FOR ECONOMICS OR STATISTICS CORE COURSES Students who completed appropriate course work at a high level of performance prior to entering the MAIR program are strongly encouraged to take a waiver examination for the economics and/or introductory statistics core courses. Prior work should be comparable in breadth and depth to the PAI 723 Economics for Public Decisions and PAI 721 Introduction to Statistics. Course syllabi are available from the Department of Public Administration & International Affairs for the student to review to see if this is a viable option. Waiver exams are offered just prior to the start of the fall and spring semester. Students may only attempt the exam once. Exams are not credit bearing. Students who successfully waive core requirements are not relieved of any portion of the total credit hour requirement for their degree. Waiver of a core course allows the student to take an additional approved elective either within the PAIA department (PAI prefix) or from the other offerings at Maxwell or Syracuse University. WAIVER EXAMINATION DATES Statistics August 22, 2013 Economics August 23, 2013 Alternative summer dates and a January test date for either exam can be arranged as needed. All exams are graded the first week of the semester, regardless when the test was completed. 7

10 MAIR Planning Form Student: Matriculation date: Joint degree? Local address/phone Permanent address/phone Semester Completed IR CORE/SIGNATURE COURSES: International Relations: PAI 710: Int l Actors & Issues (F) 3 credits Management: PAI 762: Int l Man & Lead (F/S) 3 credits Statistics: PAI 704: Quantitative Anal. (F/S) (or) PAI721 (F) 3 credits Economics: PAI 720: Principles of Economics (S) (or) PAI 723 (F) 3 credits Evaluation: PAI 705: Research Design (F/S) 3 credits Signature Course (choose one): 3 credits ANT/PAI 707: Culture in World Affairs (F/S) (or) GEO 606: Development & Sustainability (F only) (or) HST 645: History of International Relations (S only) (or) PAI/ECN 716: Economic Dimensions of Global Power (F/S) (or) PSC 783: Comp. Foreign Policy (F/S) IR CAREER TRACK: IR Career Track course: 3 credits IR Career Track course: 3 credits IR Career Track course: 3 credits IR Career Track course: 3 credits IR ELECTIVES: IR elective course: 3 credits IR elective course: 3 credits IR elective course: 3 credits CAPSTONE COURSE: IR Capstone Seminar PAI 706 (May) 1 credit 40 credits INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENT: A Global Internship is a required part of the IR curriculum. At least one IR Career Track or elective course must be an internship relevant to your program of study. Semester Completed GLOBAL INTERNSHIP(S) Dept/Division I - Organization I Dept/Division II - Organization II LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: Students must demonstrate proficiency in a second language through the advanced intermediate level before graduating. Language Method of Proficiency Demonstration? 8

11 EXECUTIVE MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (EMIR) The Executive Master of International Relations (Executive M.A.I.R., referred to as EMIR ) is open to individuals with substantial experience and managerial responsibility in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors (including NGOs). The typical candidate has seven or more years of management experience and holds a position beyond that of basic supervisor. The program is designed for mid-career managers who require updated information and skills in the field of international relations, and who anticipate promotion to a leadership position, or who plan to transition to the public or nonprofit sectors. Current students are drawn from international government ministries and NGOs; federal, regional, state, and local domestic agencies; and a variety of nonprofit and private organizations. The 30-credit program may be completed in one calendar year of full-time study or in a variety of part-time formats. Syracuse University will award the EMIR degree upon completion of graduate course work totaling 30 credits with a grade point average of "B" (3.0) or better. In most cases, 30 credits equates to 10 three-credit courses. EMIR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The degree consists of 10 courses, including three required courses: 1) PAI 895: Executive Education Seminar, Managerial Leadership, 2) PAI 996: Master s Project, and 3) the choice either PSC783: Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis or IRP 713: Governance and Global Civil Society, depending on whether the student s study interest focuses on foreign policy analysis or questions around the role that transnational actors play in international relations. The other 21 credits will be divided into three categories: 1) those that constitute a specific career track for the student (9 credits), 2) those that are focused on a particular region of the world (3 credits), and 3) electives from the range of relevant courses offered across the Maxwell School departments (9 credits). Some of these elective courses may be selected, with permission, from another college or school of the University. The International Relations Program continues to improve and evolve. By the time you complete the EMIR, the offerings and rules may have changed somewhat. The rules which govern your program, however, are those which are in effect the first semester in which you matriculate into the program. This student handbook serves as a contract between the Public Administration and International Affairs department, the Executive Education Program at Maxwell, and the EMIR entering class of fall EXECUTIVE EDUCATION SEMINAR (PAI 895) Each EMIR student is required to complete one 3-credit seminar in public administration (PAI 895: Managerial Leadership in the Public Sector). The seminar is carefully designed for the executive learner both in content and format. Relying on interactive teaching, case method, group exercises, and application papers, the seminars deal with strategic issues of concern to public leaders. THE MASTER S PROJECT COURSE (PAI 996) Completion of the 3-credit Master's Project Course (PAI 996) meets the University's comprehensive requirement for a master s program. Highly diverse student project teams are organized around a public policy issue. Projects typically are expected to provide an internationally comparative perspective while developing a policy recommendation. The course is an opportunity for students to apply knowledge acquired through study to a policy and organizational issue of professional relevance. While the project deliverable focuses on a public policy issue, the course also emphasizes issues of team management within highly diverse work force settings. Sessions on project management and group dynamics support the teams as they work over the semester with course faculty and other optional faculty advisors to complete their project. A final oral presentation to the class and an academic poster session are also integral and required parts of the course. 9

12 EMIR COURSE PLANNING EMIR students work with an academic advisor to design a program of course work that meets their specific professional needs. In doing so, most students will design a program that allows them to complete an array of courses in various aspects of international relations and coursework in general policy analysis or within a specific policy area. EMIR CORE COURSES (9 credits) PAI 895 Executive Education Seminar PAI 996 Master s Project Course PAI 713 Governance and Global Civil Society (or) PSC 783 Comparative Foreign Policy EMIR CAREER TRACK (9 credits) Global Markets Global Development Foreign Policy Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Global Security Transnational Organizations & Leadership EMIR REGIONAL FOCUS (3 credits) Africa Asia Europe Latin America Middle East Other IR ELECTIVES (9 credits) INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM OF STUDY The extensive resources of the Maxwell School allows for the executive education student to combine study in public administration and international affairs with other concentrated course work in the social sciences. With the approval of the department and the student s advisor, students may pursue a portion of their studies outside of the Maxwell School in related coursework in other colleges at SU or at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. In addition, graduate students may pursue two degrees concurrently (see Joint and Concurrent Degree Programs). TIME REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE EMIR PROGRAM Full-time students may complete the EMIR degree in 12 months, including a summer session. Part-time students design their own schedule for completion. The length of time required depends on the credit hour per semester load that a student chooses to carry. EMIR NORMAL COURSE LOADS The normal credit-hour load for full-time students is 12 credits in the Fall and Spring semesters and up to 6 credits in Summer sessions. The Department offers special spring winter intercession courses in January that allow the student to complete an additional 3 credits over the winter break. Many international students choose to begin the degree with a 9-credit load in the first semester. 10

13 EMIR Planning Form Student: Matriculation date: Joint degree? Local address/phone Permanent address/phone Semester Completed EMIR CORE/SIGNATURE COURSES: PAI 895: Executive Education Seminar (F/S) 3 credits PAI 996: Master s Project (F/S) 3 credits Signature Course: 3 credits PSC 783: Comp. Foreign Policy (F/S) (or) PAI 713: Governance & Global Civil Society (F only) EMIR CAREER TRACK: IR Career Track I course: 3 credits IR Career Track I course: 3 credits IR Career Track I course: 3 credits EMIR REGIONAL FOCUS: IR Regional course: 3 credits EMIR ELECTIVES: IR elective course: 3 credits IR elective course: 3 credits IR elective course: 3 credits 30 credits Note: A Global Internship or other applied experiential credit is possible but not required for EMIR students. Proficiency in a second modern spoken foreign language is a prerequisite for admission to the program. Program advisers will work individually with students to craft a program of study that meets their individual needs to address deficiencies in economics, quantitative analysis, planning & assessment and other relevant skills in the field of international affairs. 11

14 MAIR CAREER TRACKS The International Relations Program has defined five major subfields within the broad discipline of international relations that correspond to the main career fields into which our alumni enter. Each student s program of study will be focused around one of these Career Tracks to help identify areas of expertise within this broad discipline. Of course, there are many subfields within these Careers Tracks and other fields within international relations that are not addressed by the tracks listed below. For updated information about all fields within International Relations, including descriptions of career opportunities, entry salaries, qualifications, future demands, sample employers, and other relevant resources, please visit Maxwell s Center for Career Development website at the following URL: This URL presents field guides for the following fields and sectors: Associations Capitol Hill Civil Society Conflict Resolution Consulting (Management and Strategic) Corporate Responsibility Counterterrorism Intelligence Economic Development Education (Domestic) Education (International) Energy Environmental/Program Management European Commission/Union Foreign Service Foundations Government Relations/Lobbying Human Resource Training and Development Human Rights Humanitarian Aid and Relief International Business International Consulting International Development International Finance International Law International Marketing International National Security Joint Degree Students: JD/IR Journalism Marketing National Security Non-Profit Management Political Risk Analysis Public Diplomacy Public Finance Public Health Public Relations Science, Technology, and Public Policy Social Enterprise & Social Entrepreneurship Social Justice State and Local Government Think Tanks Trade Policy U.S. Federal Government/Federal Internships United Nations 12

15 International Economics, Finance and Trade (EFT) PROGRAM FACULTY Stuart Brown, Advisor (PAIA) Robert Christen (PAIA) Mary Lovely (ECN) John McPeak (PAIA) Devashish Mitra (ECN) Piyusha Mutreja (ECN) Lourenço Paz (ECN) FOCUS If you re interested in obtaining the skills necessary to understand the workings (or failures) of international markets, this is the career track for you. As suggested in its title, the track focuses on economics so a number of economics courses are necessary to complete the track. As businesses and banks globalize their services and emerging markets influence developed financial markets, it is critical to obtain an understanding of how internationalization affects interest rates, the value of currency and securities, and the economies of nation states as well as localities. But it isn t all economics since political factors can certainly influence international finance and trade. Thus, you ll also be given the opportunity to learn more about the political economy of international trade and business as well as legal aspects of international markets. The track also provides the opportunity to understand the linkages between private-sector capital concerns and broader based political and social issues. The track will prepare you for an array of different types of jobs linked to international economics including international business, international banking and finance, international trade and commerce, public finance, and general international economic policy. Students who have recently concentrated in this track have taken jobs as analysts in the private sector, e.g., banks, consulting firms, and think tanks as well as in the public sector. Among the latter are positions in the U.S. Government Accountability Office, budget offices in state or local governments, and analytical jobs in various ministries of economy or finance outside the U.S. EMPLOYMENT Examples of positions held by Maxwell alumni working in the field of international economics, finance and trade include: Policy Analyst, Australian Dept. of the Treasury Director, Fitch Ratings Financial Research Banking Sector, IMF Resource Management, IDB Foreign Trade Specialist, Turkish Min. of the Economy General Manager, NALA Import-Export Founder and CEO, Norwegian Risk Consulting Int l Senior Hourly Energy Trader, NRG Economist, OECD Sector/Industry Analysis Leader, PWC Coordinator of Mktg. & Program Dev., The Milken Institute Director of the Office of the Pacific Basin, US Dept. of Commerce International Economist, US Dept. of the Treasury Financial Sector Specialist, World Bank 13

16 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND TRADE (EFT) COURSE OFFERINGS** Recommended Signature Course PAI 716/ECN 610 Economic Dimensions of Global Power Fall/Spring Select EFT Courses: ECN 665 International Economics Spring ECN 610 Latin American Economic Development Summer *PAI 600 International Macroeconomics and Finance Fall 15 PAI 600 Stabilization and Growth in Emerging Markets Fall PAI 715 Issues in Global Economic and Financial Security Fall-in DC PAI 715 International Trade and Economic Negotiation Fall-in DC PAI 730 Social Policy: Financing the Poor Fall PAI 730 Business and Government in the Global Economy Winter PAI 730 Development Finance Spring PAI 757 Economics of Development Spring PAI 758 Public Finance: A Comparative Perspective Spring PSC 753 International Political Economy Fall *These courses are taught every other year and won t be offered until the next academic year. **Note that students may petition to count courses outside of Maxwell (or off this list) toward this track. We recommend considering courses at the School of Management and College of Law, for example. 14

17 PEACE, SECURITY AND CONFLICT (PSC) PROGRAM FACULTY Renée de Nevers, Advisor (PAIA) William Banks (PAIA) Catherine Bertini (PAIA) Bruce Dayton (PSC) Rafael Fernandez (PAIA) Catherine Gerard (PAIA) Abbey Steele (PAIA) FOCUS War and conflict often dominate the news. But security - national, international, and individual - can be difficult to ensure without a broad understanding of the causes of war, the challenges confronting peace efforts, and the sources of insecurity in different regions. New security concerns can emerge at a rapid pace while chronic tensions endure, and state and non-state actors adapt their strategies and exploit new technologies in seeking both to promote peace and to undermine stability and security. It is critical for those interested in careers related to peace studies, conflict management or security studies to understand how these diverse and complex challenges affect the changing international environment and the policy choices open to states, international organizations, and citizens seeking to enhance peace and security. Coursework in this track encompasses a broad range of topics, including national security, causes of war, international security, post conflict reconstruction and spoilers of peace, peace-keeping, civil-military relations, citizen participation, human security, conflict analysis and intervention, international cooperation, intelligence and homeland security, military operations and strategy, and transnational threats. Students interested in this area can also work toward completion of several certificates, as further indication of their expertise in sub-fields. These include certificates in Conflict Resolution, Post Conflict Reconstruction, and Security Studies. EMPLOYMENT This career track will be of interest to students seeking a range of jobs in government, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, and international organizations related to national and international security. Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission, Executive Director Afghan National Security Council, Director of Foreign Affairs Alliance for Peacebuilding, Operations Manager Booz Allen Hamilton, Associate Center for Security Policy, Senior Fellow Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Executive Assistant Embassy of Canada in DC, Public Safety and Border Security Analyst Estonian Ministry of Defense, Deputy Director Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, Programme Executive National Nuclear Security Administration, Sustainability Program Manager Office of the Secretary of Defense, Director for European Policy RAND Corporation, International Policy Analyst 15

18 Royal Institute for Strategic Studies (Morocco), Research Fellow UN Institute for Disarmament Research, Chief of Operations US Department of Defense, Senior Intelligence Analyst US Department of Defense, Foreign Affairs Specialist US Department of Homeland Security, Branch Chief US Department of State, Deputy Political Officer The World Bank, Consultant on Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations PEACE, SECURITY AND CONFLICT (PSC) COURSE OFFERINGS ** Recommended Signature Course(s): ANT 707 Culture in World Affairs Fall/Spring HST 645 History of International Relations Spring Select GDP Courses: ANT 624 Negotiation: Theory & Practice Summer ANT 673 Peace and Conflict in the Balkans Fall GEO 600 Geographies of Water Spring PAI 600 Stabilization and Growth in Emerging Markets Fall PAI 601 Fundamentals of Conflict Studies Fall/Spring *PAI 700 Food Security (in Rome over Thanksgiving break) Fall 15 PAI 700 Crisis Management Spring PAI 715 National Security & Defense Transformation (in DC) Fall PAI 715 African Conflicts (in DC) Fall PAI 719 Fundamentals of Post-Conflict Reconstruction Fall PAI 727 Responding to Proliferation Spring PAI 730 Managing Interpersonal, Group and Systemic Conflict Fall PAI 730 Social Policy: Financing the Poor Fall PAI 730 Central Challenges to National Security Law & Policy Fall PAI 730 Latin America s Crisis of Citizen Security Fall PAI 730 Civil Wars and State Building Fall PAI 730 Homeland Security: State & Local Preparedness and Response Winter PAI 738 US Intelligence Community: Governance & Practice, 1947 Present Fall PAI 739 US Defense Strategy: Military Posture & Combat Operations, Present Spring PAI 764 UN Organizations: Managing for Change Winter PAI 765 Humanitarian Action: Challenges, Responses and Results Spring PSC 700 International Security Theory Spring *PSC 758 Global Migration Fall 15 PSC 785 Comparative Civil-Military Relations Spring *These courses are taught every other year and won t be offered until the next academic year. **Note that students may petition to count courses outside of Maxwell (or off this list) toward this track. 16

19 GOVERNANCE, DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (GDIO) PROGRAM FACULTY Margaret Hermann, Advisor (PSC) Catherine Bertini (PAIA) Matt Bonham (PSC) Tosca Bruno-VanVijfeijken (PAIA) Renée de Nevers (PAIA) Rafael Fernandez (PAIA) Audie Klotz (PSC) Steven Lux (PAIA) Glyn Morgan (PSC) Hans Peter Schmitz (PSC) FOCUS This career track provides students with the skills and training needed to become effective leaders of organizations working in the global environment. The courses in this track draw on the Maxwell School s distinguished history of training prominent leaders in government, the international, and NGO sectors. Students will acquire skills and competencies essential to managing international organizations and government agencies, including negotiation and conflict resolution, diplomacy, cultural awareness, political leadership, and organizational and human resource management. Important components of this track are diplomacy and foreign policy the delicate communications handled by national representatives that define the relationships between nation states. Students who select this career track are well-positioned for careers managing international and non-governmental organizations or working in varied career paths focusing on international relations, conflict resolution, and negotiations, communication and management. This is also a valuable career path for students seeking careers in the Foreign Service and foreign affairs ministries. Students in this track may also be interested in satisfying the requirements for the certificates in Leadership of International and Non-Governmental Organizations, Advanced Study in Civil Society Organizations, Post Conflict Reconstruction, Security Studies, or Conflict Resolution. EMPLOYMENT Students who select Governance, Diplomacy and International Organizations as their primary career track often set their sights on a career in the Foreign Service or other international civil service unit. However, this field is valuable for any student of international relations, and as a result, the career paths that follow are varied. Positions held by Maxwell alumni working in the field include: Alberta Ministry of International & Intergovernmental Relations, Senior Officer Global Panel Foundation, Chairman Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Director General NASA, Europe Team Lead, International Programs Specialist Japanese Mission to the European Union, Secretary World Bank, Governance Specialist UN Institute for Training and Research, Program Officer US Department of Energy, Senior China Advisor US Department of Labor, International Relations Officer US Department of State, Foreign Service Officer US Department of State, Bureau of International Information Programs, Foreign Affairs Officer US Agency for International Development, Democracy & Governance Officer 17

20 GOVERNANCE, DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (GDIO) COURSE OFFERINGS** Recommended Signature Courses PSC 783 Comparative Foreign Policy Fall/Spring HST 645 History of International Relations Spring Select GDIO Courses ANT 679 Global Transformations Fall PAI 601 Fundamentals of Conflict Studies Fall/Spring PAI 700 Crisis Management Spring PAI 713 Governance & Global Civil Society Fall PAI 715 Statecraft & Smart Power (in DC) Fall-DC *PAI 718 US National Security and Foreign Policy Spring 15 PAI 719 Fundamentals of Post-Conflict Reconstruction Fall PAI 727 Responding for Proliferation Spring PAI 730 Digital Government Spring PAI 730 Central Challenges to National Security Law & Policy Fall PAI 730 Collaborative and Participatory Governance Spring PAI 738 US Intelligence Community: Governance & Practice 1947 Present Fall PAI 748 Nonprofit Management Fall/Spring PAI 763 NGO Management in Developing Countries Winter PAI 764 UN Organizations: Managing for Change Winter *PSC 758 Global Migration Fall 15 PSC 785 Comparative Civil-Military Relations Spring *PSC 786 Russian/Post-Soviet Politics Fall 15 *PSC 787 Democracy & Democratization Spring 16 PSC 788 Political Leadership Fall *These courses are taught every other year and won t be offered until the next academic year. **Note that students may petition to count courses outside of Maxwell (or off this list) toward this track. 18

21 DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DHA) PROGRAM FACULTY John McPeak, Advisor (PAIA) Catherine Bertini (PAIA) Tosca Bruno-VanVijfeijken (PAIA) Peter Castro (ANT) Robert Christen (PAIA) Bruce Dayton (PSC) Renee de Nevers (PAIA) Steven Lux (PAIA) Rebecca Peters (PAIA) Tom Perreault (GEO) Sabina Schnell (PAIA) Abbey Steele (PAIA) Farhana Sultana (GEO) FOCUS This track is for students who would like a career working for organizations devoted to improving well-being and alleviating suffering in an international context, and improving capacity to address societal needs. The broad range of course offerings provides special focus on health, education, environmental sustainability, state-building and democratization, social change, economic growth, humanitarian assistance, and the political and cultural context of international development and humanitarian work. Students who follow this career track leave the program not only knowing how things are done in the fields of development and humanitarian assistance, but with the background to understand why it is things are done this way and an ability to question whether there are new approaches that merit consideration, and the ability to act on these. Students following this career track have gone on to both policy making roles at international organizations in the donor countries and to field office positions where development and humanitarian programs are implemented. Students in this track may also choose to complete the CAS in Post Conflict Reconstruction. EMPLOYMENT Students in this program often seek employment in bilateral or multilateral international aid agencies in private voluntary organizations dealing with development, consulting firms or federal/state offices that deal with international issues. Prior overseas experience and foreign language skills are important assets in obtaining such positions. Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Deputy Chief of Party-Mongolia, Chemonics International Manager-Private Sector Cooperation, German Agency for Int l Cooperation Program Officer, Global Fund for Women Senior Program Manager-Crowdsourcing Social Innovation, GlobalGiving Research Fellow, Inter-American Development Bank Head of Delegation, International Committee of the Red Cross Business Development Associate, Management Systems International Country Director-Zimbabwe, Mercy Corps Capacity Development Consultant, UN Conference on Trade and Development Foreign Service Officer, US Agency for International Development 19

22 DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DHA) COURSE OFFERINGS** Recommended Signature Course(s): ANT 707 Culture in World Affairs Fall/Spring GEO 606 Development and Sustainability Fall PAI 716 Economic Dimensions of Global Power Fall/Spring Select DHA Courses: *ANT 614 Cities, Spaces and Power Spring 16 ANT 629 Transformation of Eastern Europe Spring ANT 663 Global Health Spring ANT 672 Language, Culture, & Society Spring ECN 665 International Economics Spring GEO 600 Geographies of Water Spring GEO 705 Theories of Development Fall PAI/SOS 601 Fundamentals of Conflict Studies Fall/Spring PAI 713 Governance and Global Civil Society Fall PAI 715 Global Sustainability and Public Policy Fall-in DC PAI 719 Fundamentals of Post-Conflict Reconstruction Fall PAI 730 Social Policy: Financing the Poor Fall PAI 730 Health and Development Spring PAI 756 Policy and Administration in Developing Countries Fall PAI 757 Economics of Development Spring PAI 759 Girls Education in the Developing World Spring PAI 765 Humanitarian Action: Challenges, Responses and Results Spring PAI 775 Energy, Environment and Resources Policy Fall PAI 730 Business and Government in the Global Economy Winter PAI 763 NGO Management in Developing and Transitioning Countries Winter PAI 764 UN Organizations: Managing for Change Winter PAI 777 Economics of Environmental Policy Spring *PSC 758 Global Migration Fall 15 PSC 700 Crisis Management Spring PSC 681 Comparative State-Society Relations Spring *These courses are taught every other year and won t be offered until the next academic year. **Note that students may petition to count courses outside of Maxwell (or off this list) toward this track. 20

23 REGIONAL CONCENTRATION (REG) (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East) PROGRAM FACULTY Rebecca Peters, Advisor - Africa (PAIA) Terry Lautz, Advisor East Asia Brian Taylor, Advisor Europe (PSC) John Burdick, Advisor Latin America Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Advisor Middle Susan Wadley, Advisor South Asia (ANT) East (PSC) (ANT) FOCUS The regional track represents an attractive alternative to the topical career tracks for students for whom the study of a particular world region can best serve their intellectual interests and professional goals. Regional concentrations are generally available for Europe (including Russia/Eurasia), Asia (East Asia and South Asia), the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Students interested in regions can also work toward completion of several certificates, including European Union and Contemporary Europe, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Middle Eastern Affairs, and South Asian Studies. Regional specialization usually requires proficiency in a language other than English, so students pursuing this option may count six hours of graduate language study toward the track. In addition, Maxwell s Global Programs, which provide offcampus opportunities at a range of partner institutions around the globe, can often be an important part of a regional career track. EMPLOYMENT Regional knowledge serves to strengthen students marketability in the job market, better aligning them with targeted opportunities. Recent placements include: Public Relations Specialist/Program Coordinator, America & China International Foundation Program Associate, Eurasia Foundation Head of Delegation, International Committee of the Red Cross Research Assistant, Saban Center for Middle East Policy, The Brookings Institution Program Officer, Asia Program, The Henry Luce Foundation Senior Lecturer and Co-Director of the Europa Institute, University of Edinburgh Director, Office of the Pacific Basin, US Department of Commerce Political and Public Diplomacy Officer, US Mission to the African Union, US Department of State 21

24 REGIONAL (REG) COURSE OFFERINGS** Recommended Signature Course ANT/PAI 707 Culture in World Affairs Fall/Spring HST 645 History of International Relations Spring Select REG Courses Africa PAI 500 African International Relations (meets with PSC 364) Fall PAI 500 Politics of Africa (meets with PSC 341) Spring PAI 702 Development in Africa Summer in DC PAI 715 African Conflicts Fall in DC Asia *PAI 600 Culture & Politics of Afghanistan & Pakistan Fall 15 ANT 621 Gender & Sexuality in South Asia Spring PAI 700 China in the 21 st Century Summer in DC PAI 715 Geopolitics of South Asia Fall in DC PSC 600 Politics of East Asia Spring Europe ANT 629 Transformation of Eastern Europe Spring ANT 673 Peace and Conflict in the Balkans Fall PSC 756 Politics of the European Union Fall *PSC 786 Russian/Post-Soviet Politics Fall 15 Latin America SOC 645 Caribbean: Sex, Capitalism & Tourism Fall PAI 703 US Latin American Issues Summer in DC PAI 730 US-Mexico Relations Fall PAI 730 Latin America s Crisis of Citizen Security Fall ECN 610 Latin American Economic Development Summer in SYR Middle East HST 644 Israel & Palestine: Historical Approach Spring PAI 684 International Relations of the Middle East Spring PSC 682 Social Theory & Middle East Politics Fall MES 600 Divine Speech: Qur an in History Fall MES 600 Road to Democracy: Islamic World Summer in Istanbul *These courses are taught every other year and won t be offered until the next academic year. **Note that students may petition to count courses outside of Maxwell (or off this list) toward this track. 22