International Relations (MAIR) University of Palermo

Overview

The International Relations (MAIR) MA degree from the University of Palermo students will be engaged in an inspiring and stimulating learning environment in a city that was recently declared UNESCO world heritage, and where academia meets with business world and international politics.

Selected students are also offered the chance to attend the Path of Excellence, a seminar series involving experts from the industry sector and the field of international politics.

Curriculum International Trade:

• The curriculum of international trade offers students from all over the world the chance to learn the dynamics of international business in a multidisciplinary approach. The hurdles of worldwide business practice are addressed by academics from a legal, historical, economic and political perspective.   

•  It combines traditional lectures with online resources such as webinars, international payments, Digital Export, IT data analysis for business and trade. 

•  Students are expected to obtain an advanced knowledge in planning and implementing import/export operations and foreign trade activities and investments, being able to draft international contracts, to analyse country risk profiles for foreign investments, and more. 

 Curriculum International Studies:

• The curriculum of international studies offers students the chance to explore the complexities of the international arena and of the global political system, its organization, changes and challenges 

• The multidisciplinary perspective and an intense program of activities allow a hands-on approach. In seminars and workshops experts share their experience and understanding of how international politics works.

• Students are expected to gain an advanced knowledge in the analysis of international processes and policies, to gather and analyse data concerning global political processes and international crises and to understand complex decision-making and contexts. Indeed, they will learn how to write policy analyses, scenarios and country reports. 

Career Opportunities

Students are expected to gain advanced knowledge in the analysis of international processes and policies, gather and analyze data concerning global political processes and international crises, and to understand complex decision-making and contexts. Indeed, they will learn how to write policy analyses, scenarios and country reports. Plus, by focusing on the historical, philosophical, political, legal, and economic areas, they will   be able to critically analyze the complexity of contemporary global challenges. Students may find placement in international or multicultural environments, including global or regional intergovernmental organizations, multinational corporations, think tanks, NGOs, third-sector organizations and the diplomatic and consular bodies.