BA - International Relations and Diplomacy

SIU's international relations program equips students with the expertise they need to pursue careers in government, with international organizations, in law, business or journalism, or to move on to graduate study in political science and international relations. Political and economic problems today almost invariably transcend national boundaries which means the international agenda encompasses scientific, technological, cultural and humanitarian concerns, as well as the more traditional area of diplomatic activity. Therefore at SIU students initially pursue a broad course of study in the liberal arts, to give them a thorough grounding in history, economics, political science and international relations.

In their final two years of study, they go on to apply their acquired analytical skills to key areas of current international concern. Case studies, negotiation simulations, guest lecturers and on-site visits introduce real world content whenever possible in upper-level courses. This Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations and Diplomacy program is offered in Florida, London, Paris, Heidelberg and Madrid.

Admission Requirements: 12th class / grade

BA Degree Requirements

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is conferred upon students who have successfully completed the following requirements.

General Requirements

1. Students must earn a minimum of 124 semester credits including all required courses.

2. No more than 2 credits in physical education may be included in the 124 credit requirement.

3. A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above must be earned.

4. The final 33 credits must be completed in residence at Schiller International University.

5. Completion of the intermediate level of at least one foreign language is required.