The UM6P Faculty of Governance, Economics & Social Sciences (FGSES) is a multidisciplinary academic hub focused on public policy, economics, political science, and international relations. Bridging analytical rigor with a strong commitment to real-world impact, FGSES trains future leaders, researchers, and policymakers to understand and shape complex social, economic, and political systems.
The 3-year Bachelor’s in International Relations provides students with an in-depth understanding of global political systems, international diplomacy, and transnational issues. By integrating political science, economics, and international law, the program equips students with the necessary skills to understand and shape the complexities of global affairs, preparing them for careers in diplomacy, international organizations, and global policy-making.
1st Year / Semester 1
- M1 / (ECO101) Introduction to Economic Analysis
- M2 / (HIS103) The World: A Modern and Contemporary History
- M3 / (LAW101) Introduction to Legal Studies
- M4 / (POL101) Introduction to Political Science
- M5 / (RES101) Applied Learning Methods
- M6 / (DAT104) Descriptive Statistics and Probability OR (DAT107) Introduction to Statistics for Social Sciences
1st Year / Semester 2
- M1 / (BEH102) Introduction to Behavioral Science
- M2 / (INT102) Introduction to International Relations
- M3 / (RES102) Writing in the Digital Age
2nd Year / Semester 3
- M1 / (INT201) Foreign Policy Analysis
- M2 / (ECO214) Game Theory: Strategic Approach
- M3 / (INT202) Theories of International Relations
- M4 / (LAW201) Public International Law
- M5 / (RES201S) Composing an Undergraduate Thesis
2nd Year / Semester 4
- M1 / (INT203) Geopolitics of Africa
- M2 / (INT204) International Organizations
- M3 / (INT307) Monitoring and Intelligence
- M4 / (POL204) Comparative Politics: Regimes, Upheaval, and Transformations
- M5 / (RES203) The Research Process
3rd Year / Semester 5
- M1 / (INT303) Introduction to Security/Defense
- M2 / (ECO305) Geo-Economics – Economics as a Tool of Strategic Competition
3rd Year / Semester 6
- M1 / (ECO310) Socio-Economic Challenges in Africa
- M2 / (ECO313) International Political Economy
- M3 / (HIS301) History of Contemporary Africa
Hold a high school diploma in any field of study.