M.A. program «International Relations» provides Russian and international students with necessary skills required for employment in international organizations. The curriculum best serves those students who are willing to become directly involved in politics, government or political organizations. Courses are designed to help graduates embrace their role as global citizens who are able and willing to be part of an international, multicultural environment. The program provides students with profound knowledge about contemporary politics, international diplomacy, governmental and legal systems, economics and international relations and security with focus on Russia.
Academic advisor of the program:
Vice-rector for Research Affairs, Dr. Andrey Baykov
The curriculum of the program «International Relations» consists of core disciplines and elective courses. That allows each student to make an individual schedule appropriate to his professional interests and personal inclinations.
The work is divided among lectures, seminars and workshops based on field research, participation by visiting experts, and group reports. For successful graduation, students need to pass final exams and defend the Master’s thesis.
Monday-Saturday
* Intensive modules by Visiting Professors can be out of Schedule
Classes’ attendance is obligatory. Absence from 30 academic hours leads to expulsion.
Subject |
Faculty |
ECTS Credits |
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Obligatory |
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Regional Subsystems of International Relations |
T.A.Shakleina, Department of Applied Analysis of International Problems |
2 |
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Foreign Language |
4 |
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Megatrends and Global Issues |
I.V.Bolgova, Department of Applied Analysis of International Problems |
4 |
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Historical Foundations of Russia’s Foreign Policy |
S.M.Markedonov, Institute of International Studies |
4 |
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Research work on Master thesis |
6 |
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Electives |
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Strategic Intelligence |
А.О.Bezrukov, Department of Applied Analysis of International Problems |
2 |
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Doing Business in Russia: Economic Aspects |
D.A.Degteryov, Department of World Economics |
2 |
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Foreign Policy in ASEAN Countries |
E.V.Koldunova, Department of Oriental Studies, ASEAN Centre |
2 |
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Foreign Direct Investments in Eurasia |
A.V.Kuznetsov, Department of Integration Studies |
2 |
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Governance of the International Migration |
M.Y.Apanovich, Office of International and Double Degree Master Programs |
2 |
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Economic Strategy of Modern Russia |
E.B.Zavialova, Department of Economic Policy and Public-Private Partnership, |
2 |
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Russia and ASEAN in Global Politics |
V.V.Sumskiy, ASEAN Centre |
2 |
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Academic Writing and Project Work |
E.V.Koldunova, Department of Oriental Studies, ASEAN Centre |
2 |
|
Global Security and International Conflicts |
Y.A.Nikitina, Department of World Politics, |
4 |
Subject |
Faculty |
ECTS Credits |
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Obligatory |
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Foreign Language |
4 |
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World Order and Instruments of Global Governance |
A.A.Baykov, Department of Applied Analysis of International Problems |
4 |
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Russia’s Foreign Policy Strategy |
A.V.Khudaikulova, Department of Applied Analysis of International Problems |
4 |
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Research work on Master thesis |
6 |
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Political Process of Modern Russia |
Y.I. Vaslavskiy, Department of Political Theory |
2 |
|
Electives |
Energy Diplomacy |
I.V.Bolgova, Department of Applied Analysis of International Problems |
2 |
Russian Politics in Questions and Answers |
B.I.Ananiev, Department of Political Theory |
2 |
|
Political Systems of ASEAN Member States |
N.S.Kuklin, V.V.Vershinina, ASEAN Centre |
2 |
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Human capital research in the IR |
M.Y.Apanovich, Office of International and Double Degree Master Programs |
2 |
|
Business Culture and Etiquette in Southeast Asian Countries |
E.V.Koldunova, Department of Oriental Studies, ASEAN Centre |
2 |
|
Country Risk Assessment Analysis |
V.V.Shapovalov, Department of Applied Analysis of International Problems |
2 |
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Political Systems and Political Process in Small – and Middle-ranged Countries of Eurasia |
E.V.Koldunova, Department of Oriental Studies, ASEAN Centre |
2 |
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World Economics |
A.S.Bulatov, Department of World Economics |
4 |
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Eurasia Transregional System |
T.A.Shakleina, Department of Applied Analysis of International Problems |
4 |
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Global Commodity Markets |
D.M.Soldatenko, Department of International Economic Relations |
4 |
Subject |
Faculty |
ECTS Credits | |
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OBLIGATORY |
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Foreign Language |
5 |
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Methodology of International Political Research |
I.A. Istomin, Department of Applied Analysis of International Problems |
4 |
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Research work on Master Thesis |
11 |
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ELECTIVES |
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Modern Network Diplomacy |
V.M.Morozov, Department of Diplomacy |
2 |
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Global Financial Markets |
V.N.Tkachyov, Department of Global Finances, |
2 |
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Spatial Analysis of International Relations |
I.Y.Okunev, Department of Applied Analysis of International Problems |
2 |
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Investment Strategies of Russia and ASEAN Countries |
Visiting Professor |
2 |
|
Russia’s Public Diplomacy |
Visiting Professor |
2 |
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Legal Regulation of Foreign Trade Activities of Russia and the EAEU Countries |
Visiting Professor |
2 |
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Non-traditional security threats |
M.A.Suchkov, Department of Applied Analysis of International Problems |
4 |
|
Integration process in Eurasia |
A.N.Tsibulina, Department of Integration Process |
4 |
Subject |
ECTS Credits |
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Obligatory |
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Internship |
21 |
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Final State exams and Master Thesis`s Defense |
9 |
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Total |
120 |
Program graduates have employment opportunities in private and state companies, international organizations and NGOs, media companies, diplomatic service and academia, think tanks, universities and research centers. MGIMO graduates are in high demand by employers in business and industry.