- International Communication in influencing public opinions, foreign policies, corporate affairs and development policies

- The rise of New Media in influencing cultural, social, political and economic factors

- Detailed examination of the historical roots, functions, and effectiveness of International Organizations (IOs).

- Role played by International Organizations (IOs) in solving global issues and problems related to the environment, security, human dignity, trade and economic development

- General introduction to key concepts, theories and issues of IR

- Critical analysis of state and non-state actors in international politics

- Introduction to research methods, research design, data analysis and interpretation

-Theoretical and empirical concepts in international political economy

- Focus on key institutions of the international trading regime as well as India's political economy and its linkages with the global economic order.

- Diplomacy as a state activity and its linkages with international governance

- Reconciliation of the national interests and objectives of different states with the principles of international governance

- Analysis of traditional and non-traditional security risks

- Causes of war and changing nature of warfare, components of national security, the changing role of actors (instates and international organizations), as well as the emergence of new actors (including non-governmental organizations and transnational non-state armed groups)

- Advanced course in social science research: descriptive statistics, data sources, data analysis and presentation

--Theoretical underpinnings of international trade and linkages with SDGs

-Dynamics of international trade such as labour mobility, trade liberalization and protectionism, aid and development and the role of MNCs in the global economy

- In-depth understanding of the political processes and structures, political economy, culture and identity, foreign policy, security and global commons related issues in the Asia region and the impact they have on the international system

- In-depth understanding of the political processes and structures, political economy, culture and identity, foreign policy, security and global commons related issues in the Europe and North America region and the impact they have on the international system

- To develop basic written and communicative skills in the French language

- To develop basic written and communicative skills in the Spanish language

- To develop basic written and communicative skills in the Arabic language

- To develop basic written and communicative skills in the Chinese language

- 6-8 weeks of internship experience at international organizations, government agencies, the corporate sector, non-profit sector or research institutes

- The structures, institutions, actors and processes involved in the international negotiations and conflict resolution mechanisms

- The interface of law and politics at the international level and the increasing role that international law and international institutions are playing in influencing both international and domestic politics

-Roles of regional and international organizations as well as key conventions and their outcomes

- An advanced understanding of the political processes and structures, political economy, culture and identity, foreign policy, security and global commons related issues in the Europe and North America region and the impact they have on the international system

- An advanced understanding of the political processes and structures, political economy, culture and identity, foreign policy, security and global commons related issues in the Asia region and the impact they have on the international system

- To develop basic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in the French language

- To develop basic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in the Arabic language

- To develop basic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in the Chinese language

- To develop basic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in the Spanish language

-An overview of the main debates pertaining to strategic culture in general and the Indian Strategic Culture/Thought in particular

-Digital long form combines photography, short videos, language, maps and other graphical elements to seamlessly present a compelling narrative.

- Key issues and concepts that fall under the premise of global commons

-Major concerns, issues and the role of stakeholders that range from Governments, Non- Governmental Organizations and Civil Society Bodies

- Theories about peace, violence and conflicts with a focus on structural mechanisms and processes involved in the protection of human rights and dignity.

- Developing an understanding of conflict mediation and peacekeeping efforts

- Different perspectives from the classical geopolitical theorists to the rising powers and their quest for resources and contemporary issue areas

-Risk analysis assesses the political environment for doing business abroad, country risk and opportunity assessments, strategic planning, and the challenges of compiling and interpreting intelligence data for government and business