The International Relations Academy is led by a world-leading expert in leadership, politics, and international law. On the course you will explore pressing global questions such as; is there a recipe for successful government? Why do nation states fail? What are the traits that unite and distinguish good and bad leaders throughout the past and present? What does it take to negotiate the greatest global challenges facing our world - from nuclear threats to inflation, social conflict, environmental cooperation, and territorial disputes? What role can governments, international organisations, and activists play in this regard? These are some of the questions that you will explore on the course. You will additionally learn when states are legally allowed to start a war and what you, your country, and the global community can do to prevent and respond to natural and political catastrophes. Throughout the course you will develop your own leadership and diplomacy skills, and apply them in a model United Nations negotiation and debate. With your tutor and classmates, you will use interactive, hands-on techniques to also discuss:

• Government and Leadership Theories 
• Diplomacy and Crisis Management
• Revolutions and Political Change
• Politics and the Economy
• International Law and Organisations, such as the UN, NATO, and WHO

Non-credit

Online, live

Accepts International Students

Final project

Curriculum

Class 1: Theories of Leadership
Class 2: Political Change and Revolutions
Class 3: Government Theory & Practice
Class 4: Democracy and Society
Class 5: Politics and the Economy
Class 6: International Relations
Class 7: International Organizations & the Law
Class 8: War and Crisis
Class 9: Debating and Public Speaking
Class X: Model United Nations Challenge

International Relations Academy is delivered synchronously over two weeks in (i) ten live and interactive online classes, and (ii) two one-on-one personalized academic tutorials led by your instructor. The program follows the International Relations Academy curriculum and includes:

• Maximum class size six (6) students
• Individual feedback and academic guidance
• Take-home continuing study exercises and resources
• Letter of Recommendation from your instructor (upon satisfactory participation)
• Access to video recordings of all ten (10) live classes for future review
• Complimentary admission to the Career Exploration Academy
• Course completion certificate

International Relations Academy

Jul 08 - Jul 19

2 weeks

Online

2795 USD

Who Should Apply:
World Scholars Academy programs target ambitious students from around the world who are eager to excel in their academic pursuits and learn in a personalized setting from the world’s most accomplished educators.

When to Apply:
It is recommended to enroll for your desired program session as soon as possible. However, we are able to accept a student onto our programs up until the day they start, provided that the session has not yet filled. For summer courses it is also better to apply earlier so we can schedule your first one-on-one tutorial with your instructor prior to your first class, and so you have a chance to consult your instructor's recommended preparatory materials before your classes begin (though this is optional).