Political Science

This course introduces management and operation of organizations in the nonprofit sector. In particular, it examines issues unique to the governance and administration of nonprofits, including board management, fundraising, philanthropy, innovation, technology, capacity, nonprofit accounting and reporting, leadership, and network management. Lecture topics include an introduction to the nonprofit sector, governance and accountability, institutional and legal environment, innovation and technology, and collaboration and networking. Students learn both the theories and practical techniques required for an effective manager in nonprofit organizations. Assessment: tutorial assignments (20%), group project (40%), final exam (40%).

This course provides an introduction to the basics of international relations. Students conduct an independent analysis of the realities of international relations using some basic methods of observing international relations phenomena, and form a basic judgment of the direction of international relations. Students read basic theoretical works on international relations and give corresponding comments.

This is an introductory course in the field of IR. It provides an overview of the plurality of the discipline, from foreign policy and institutionalism to postmodern and feminist approaches. It focuses on four aspects: theory, topics, reflexive practice, and research. The theories and topics are the backbone of the course, discussing different theoretical approaches and related themes every week through readings and presentations. Reflexive practice comes in the form of a simulation game, in which direct experiences are connected to the theoretical and empirical content of the course. In the research part, students learn how to apply IR theory meaningfully to concrete case studies.

In this internship, students work closely with their host organization for up to 12 hours per week over the course of a semester. Final assessment is comprised of a mentor evaluation, a self-evaluation/reflection, and an organizational report.