Master of Arts (International Relations in Economy and Trade) by coursework

The Master of Arts (International Relations in Economy and Trade) is a 72-unit coursework program offered by the College of Business, Government and Law in a number of locations in China on a fee-paying basis in association with Nankai University, China.

NANKAI PROGRAM

A coursework program known as The Master of Arts (International Relations in Economy and Trade) is offered in association with Nankai University, China.

Admission requirements

Students will initially apply for admission through Nankai University. Applicants must complete a competitive entrance examination administered by Nankai University, for which Flinders University awards 18 units of unspecified credit.

Applicants must hold a recognized Bachelor degree or have an equivalent qualification. Graduates with a three year degree must satisfy additional requirements which may be one of the following:

A minimum three years of work experience, or
A record of academic publication, or
Satisfactory grades in core undergraduate subjects or relevant graduate subjects.

Credit

A further 18 units of specified credit may be granted for topics offered by Nankai University, please refer to list below.

Course aims

The course is designed to provide a specialised postgraduate program in International Relations for suitably qualified graduates; appropriate professional education for current or prospective employees working in the areas of foreign affairs, defence, international trade and related areas; advanced grounding in the academic debates and research literatures in the field of International Relations and cognate subjects for students who intend to pursue doctoral studies and an academic career.

Learning outcomes

The expected student learning outcomes of the Masters of Arts (International Relations in Economy & Trade) are that graduates should be able to:

demonstrate familiarity with the major fields of International Relations and in particular international political economy in global and regional contexts
apply advanced professional knowledge to the formulation of policies, the provision of policy advice, the preparation of political analyses, the undertaking of policy research, and the evaluation of programs
articulate the ways in which international political economy influences world affairs in the twenty-first century
apply skills relating to information processing, archival research, documentary and data interpretation, bibliographic compilation, normative evaluation and other related analytical and research techniques
communicate in a professional manner through analytical professional reports and effective verbal presentations.

Program of study

Students must complete 72 units comprising:

Core topics

INTR9016A Writing International Relations (4.5 units)
INTR9017A Problems of the International Financial and Trade System (4.5 units)

Students must select 27 units from the following:

INTR9018A The East Asian Economy (4.5 units)
INTR9019A Globalisation and Regionalisation (4.5 units)
INTR9021A The International Financial Crisis (4.5 units)
INTR9023A World Economic Development: Globalisation & Regionalisation (4.5 units)
INTR9028A Economy, Environment and Society (4.5 units)
INTR9032A Globalisation and Crisis (4.5 units)
INTR9033A International Commercial Law: Origins and Problems (4.5 units)
INTR9042A Environment and Development in Asia (4.5 units)
INTR9079A International Marketing and Investment (4.5 units)
INTR9080A The International Business Environment (4.5 units)
INTR9081A Management Theory and Practice (4.5 units)