Master in International Relations
Leading tomorrow’s geopolitical, diplomatic and international challenges
120
ECTS credits
24 months
work-study
90%
employment rate
<1 month
to first job
Prerequisites and Admission
Training application file Identification and assessment of prior learning Individual training advisory interview to define the most suitable path: standard, shortened, or enhanced track
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2nd & 4th semesters: 1 week at the CFA / 3 weeks at the company
Prerequisites
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (BAC+3) or equivalent
- Management background with significant project management experience
- English proficiency (spoken and written): reading comprehension, asking basic questions, and expressing opinions
120 ECTS credits  ·  Bilingual program (French/English) or English-only track  ·  Based on a study conducted 18 months after graduation
Objectives
- Monitor and master the global geopolitical context and international issues across their political, historical, and legal dimensions
- Understand and compare the economic, political, cultural, and legal systems of nations or geographic regions
- Incorporate the codes and protocols of international relations and diplomacy
- Assess the implications of cooperation with foreign public or private entities, as well as risks linked to geopolitics and international economic mechanisms
- Manage crisis situations in an international environment
- Communicate effectively in an intercultural context
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation and enforcement of decisions made by public authorities
- Analyze requests from governments, intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), or non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Master the codes and regulations governing international calls for tenders in order to develop projects
- Anticipate and assess risks inherent in the internationalization of projects
- Negotiate within an international context
- Conduct audits and define implementation strategies
- Identify public and private stakeholders capable of collaborating on a project
- Identify the human, material, and financial resources available for carrying out international projects
- Support international operational teams involved in projects
- Produce documents that facilitate understanding and decision-making regarding international relations issues
- Process information from international or European sources and integrate it with data from other sources
- Handle the political and/or legal aspects of international or transnational files to enable their analysis
Programme
Integration period
- Implement advanced and specialized uses of digital tools
- Mobilize and produce highly specialized knowledge
- Implement specialized communication for knowledge transfer
- Contribute to transformation in a professional context
- Analyze international situations in their different dimensions
- Manage international files
- Design and implement actions and projects at the international level
- Provide support for decision-making in an international context
8 specializations to choose from
- Cultural, health and scientific diplomacy
- Geopolitics and geostrategy
- Disarmament and non-proliferation
- Public-private partnerships and business diplomacy
- Mediation and conflict resolution
- Leadership in international organizations and diplomacy
- Cyber diplomacy and law
- Transnational security
Preparation of a Professional Thesis
The Master’s degree is a national higher education diploma conferring upon its holder the academic grade of Master. It grants the same rights to all its holders, regardless of the institution that awarded it.
Graduation Requirements
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
- During training: assessment of practical application periods
- End-of-period report: semester exams, continuous assessments, project presentations
Jury deliberation based on:
- The professional portfolio
- Results in the examination session
- Professional scenario assessment
- Final interview
Satisfaction Assessment
- Trainee satisfaction survey
Teaching Methods and Resources
Modular, individualised training with personalised support.
Teaching resources: pedagogical kit – written documents – slideshows – ready-to-use materials – audio and visual resources – multimedia tools.
- Multi-purpose classrooms
- Computer rooms with access to the Métis digital learning platform
- Audio-visual equipment: camcorder, video projector, etc.
- Documentary resources
- A dedicated technical platform replicating real-world professional conditions
Career Opportunities and Job Sectors
Main sectors of activity
84-11 General public administration
84-21 Foreign affairs
94-99-11 Services provided by human-rights organizations
99 Extraterritorial services
63-9 Other information services
Accessible job types
- International relations consultant
- International affairs officer / researcher
- Country risk analyst
- International project coordinator
- Humanitarian logistics project coordinator
- International or European tender manager
- Head of Europe/International mission in a public or private organization
- International partnerships manager in a public or private organization
- Regional manager in a public or private organization
- Writer, researcher or analyst in a think tank specialized in international relations
- Strategic intelligence manager in a public or private organization
- Programme officer in an NGO or international organization
- Consultant in advisory and lobbying firms
Further Studies
- Access to a doctoral programme
Join the next cohort
Become a leader in tomorrow’s international relations: February, April and October sessions in Paris or Brussels.
Renseignements & candidature
IIDL — International Institute of Dialogue and Leadership
www.iidl.eu
Email : contact@iidl.eu
Tél. : 06 15 13 75 04
Prendre rendez-vous : calendly.com/mobilitybs/30min