Master of International Relations (MIR)
A program that trains you to think like a leader
The aim of the 51-credit two year MIR program is to train scholars and professionals capable of taking on leadership roles in the challenging arena of world affairs, including positions within the diplomatic corps, international organizations, multinational corporations, education, government and non-governmental organizations. The program is offered by the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the College of Social Sciences.
The extensive research work you will undertake and the flexibility of the program will ensure your excellent professional standing and give you great career potential.
This program is designed to familiarize the student with both the theory and practice of contemporary global politics. To this end, courses will explore the most fundamental questions of international relations, such as:
- What is the structure of the international system?
- Who are the primary actors?
- How do these actors behave?
- Why do they behave as they do?
- What role do international institutions play in international relations?
- What role do international law and ethical considerations play?
- How do states formulate foreign policies?
- What are these foreign policies?
Careers for our graduates include:
- Government;
- Diplomatic Services;
- International organizations;
- United Nations and its regional agencies;
- Universities.
Contact us:
Askar Kabikenov, Executive Assistant, Department of Political Science and International Relations
Email: askar_k@kimep.kz
Tel.: +7 (727) 270 42 79 ext. 3001
Office 110 / Valikhanov building
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