About
Karabuk University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of International Relations is a dynamic academic unit that trains experts in the field of international relations. Founded on December 26, 2008, the department aims to train qualified graduates with wide career opportunities in various parts of Turkey and the world by starting to accept students in the 2011-2012 academic year. In our department, a comprehensive curriculum covering the basic and specialized areas of the discipline of international relations  is offered. In addition,  with our 100% English undergraduate program,  our students are provided with a globally competitive education.
Departments
The Department of International Relations addresses a wide range of disciplines with four different departments:
  1. Department of Political History: Provides the ability to analyze international events by presenting the historical perspective of global political developments.
  2. Department of International Law: Introduces students to the principles and institutions of international law and provides them with the competence to analyze within the legal framework.
  3. Department of International Relations: By providing the theoretical foundations and analysis tools of international relations, it enables students to have a deep understanding of current events and policies.
  4. Department of International Political Economy: Focusing on global economic policies, it provides a comprehensive knowledge infrastructure to understand the impact of economic factors on international relations.
 
The education offered at the undergraduate level has a structure in which basic courses are intensive in the first two years, and vocational courses gain weight in the last two years. The curriculum is designed in such a way that students will have a comprehensive understanding of the structure, history, actors and legal framework of the international system and Turkey's role in foreign relations. Students who successfully complete their undergraduate programs are entitled to receive the "Karabuk University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of International Relations Diploma".
 
With the contributions of the faculty members, academic and administrative staff of the Department of International Relations and the technical and physical facilities of the Department,  the Master's  and Doctorate programs in International Relations, as well as the interdisciplinary International Political Economy and Area Studies Master's Programs A total of 4 different graduate education activities are carried out. All announcements such as information about applications to all these Master's and Doctorate programs, application dates, announcement of results and substitutes are made on the website of Karabuk University Graduate Education Institute (see: https://lisansustu.karabuk.edu.tr/index.aspx).
 
Our undergraduate programs:
  1. International Relations
  2. International Relations (Secondary Education)
  3. International Relations (%100 English)
Our master's degree programs:
  1. International Relations
  2. International Political Economy
  3. Area Studies
Our Ph.D. program:
  1. International Relations
 

MISSION-VISION

Mission
To raise individuals who can think on a global scale, have an analytical and critical perspective, have a sense of ethical responsibility, and are committed to the principles of peace, democracy and sustainable development; to contribute to society and decision-making processes with qualified research in the field of international relations.
Vision
Preferred by students, academics and policy makers at national and international level; To be an exemplary department of international relations with its quality of education, research capacity and social impact.
Objectives
The main objective of our program is to provide students with a solid theoretical and practical background in the fields of international politics, law, economics and diplomacy; to raise individuals who can analyze global developments in multiple dimensions, communicate effectively with different cultures, and have advanced negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Aims
To provide a qualified and up-to-date curriculum based on an interdisciplinary approach; To contribute to scientific development by creating an innovative and effective learning environment that supports academic productivity in the field of international relations.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEA)

1. To ensure that our graduates are preferred individuals in the public, private and civil society sectors on a regional, national and global scale with the theoretical knowledge and analytical skills they possess in the field of international relations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. To train individuals who have comprehensive knowledge of the global system, foreign policy processes and international actors; who can communicate effectively, who can speak at least one foreign language at an advanced level, and who have leadership, negotiation and digital competencies.
 
 
 
 
 
 
3. To produce graduates who can analyze international, economic, political and social developments from an interdisciplinary and critical perspective; who can develop creative and innovative solutions to problems; who are prone to teamwork and have the ability to produce projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
4. To train individuals who are committed to ethical principles in professional and social life; who are sensitive to human rights, gender equality, environmental sustainability and universal values; who have a sense of corporate social responsibility; and who have adopted lifelong learning as a principle.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5. To ensure the employability of graduates in the fields of international relations, public policy, diplomacy, international organizations, strategic analysis, media and civil society; and to support their capacity to pursue academic careers or entrepreneurial activities.









 

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (Program Qualifications)


PY1: Ability to comprehensively understand and explain basic theoretical approaches, concepts and interdisciplinary knowledge in the field of international relations.
 
PY2: Ability to evaluate the structure of the international system, non-state actors, foreign policy processes and global dynamics at an analytical level.
 
PY3: Ability to critically analyze political, economic and social developments at international, regional and local levels.
 
PY4: Ability to access qualified information, collect, analyze and interpret data on issues related to the field; ability to make reports and presentations.
 
PY5: Ability to conduct individual and team work in processes such as project development, conducting research and producing policy proposals in the field of international relations.
 
PY6: Ability to follow international literature and establish professional communication by using at least one foreign language at an advanced level (European Language Portfolio B2 level).
 
PY7: Ability to approach current global problems (climate change, migration, conflicts, development etc.) from a multi-dimensional perspective and develop solution proposals.
 
 PY8: Acquisition of knowledge and skills to specialize in areas such as public diplomacy, international organizations, foreign policy analysis, security studies.
 
PY9: Competence in showing commitment to ethical values, awareness of social responsibility, sensitivity to human rights and cultural diversity.
 
PY10: Digital literacy, ability to use information technologies effectively and evaluate contemporary communication tools in the context of international relations.
 
PY11: Awareness of being an individual who adopts lifelong learning as a principle; follows academic developments and constantly strives for personal/professional development.
 
PY12: Possess entrepreneurship, leadership and adaptation competencies to work effectively in public, private and civil society sectors on a national and international scale.





PROGRAM-SPECIFIC CRITERIA

Understands the relationship between the discipline of international relations and social sciences such as political science, law, economics, history and sociology.
 
 
 
Analyzes the roles and functions of the state, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and private sector actors within the international system.
 
 
 
Learns foreign policy, diplomacy, international security and development strategies; follows current trends at the global and regional level.
 
 
 
Develops entrepreneurship and leadership skills along with professional skills such as diplomatic representation, analysis writing, project management and negotiation.
 
 
 
Effectively uses foreign language knowledge (especially English) and digital resource usage skills required in the field of international relations.
 
 
 
Evaluates the effects of social, political, economic and legal structures and transformations on national foreign policy, regional relations and the global system.
 
 
 
Learns national and international legal norms; understands the function of law in international relations, especially in the context of human rights, law of war and diplomatic relations.
 
 
 
Evaluates the impact of the global economy, international organizations, multinational corporations and economic diplomacy on international relations.
 
 
 
 It transforms theoretical knowledge into professional skills through international field studies, case studies and simulation practices.




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