CERTIFICATE IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS

Thinking about graduate school? Want to work in the global arena? Whatever your objectives, this renowned, 17-year-old course of study offers a solid foundation in global affairs, as well as a tool for understanding a world that is constantly evolving.

A comprehensive curriculum provides students with:

• An in-depth understanding of political developments and alignments since the end of World War II, with special emphasis on the post-Cold War.
• A basic grasp of factors, such as trade policies, role of multinationals, economic strategies of developing countries, and economic integrations, that shape today's economy and influence international relations.
• Familiarity with international and non-governmental organizations, international law, and new and evolving procedures for dealing with international disputes and intrastate civil wars.

This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete (with a grade of B or better) six courses--two required and four electives selected from this section. All electives must have course numbers that begin with X12.

One scholarship for a student in the Global Affairs Certificate program is available annually. The award is competitive and based on a combination of financial need and demonstrated academic excellence in previous SCPS Global Affairs courses. For an application, call (212) 992-8380 or e-mail scps.global.affairs@nyu.edu. The application deadline is September 24, 2010.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (2 of these courses are required)
	International Relations in the Post-World War II Era Understanding the world order that emerged following World War II is critical for an informed view of the geopolitical and economic landscape of our contemporary... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9210	$525
	The Politics of International Economic Relations Explore the critical political and economic issues shaping global affairs. Examine the current drama of the changing world, accelerated by the interdependence and conflict generated... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9251	$525
Electives (4 of these courses are required)
	The Middle East at a Pivotal Crossroads Explore the political and geo-strategical outcomes of ongoing developments in the Middle East. Classes cover the following topics: Obama's peace offensive; post-election Iran and nuclear... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9021	$525
	International Trade Policy: The Front Line of Globalization Gain a better understanding and awareness of the broad questions and issues of trade policy and how they play out in a global trading system... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9028	$525
	The United Nations: What It Is and What It Does Gain a better understanding of the UN system by examining the functions of its principal organs: the General Assembly, Security Council, and the Economic and... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9090	$195
	International Law in the International Political System Examine the growing role of international law in world affairs. This course addresses such fundamental questions as: What are the sources of international law? Who... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9095	$525
	African Civil Wars Since the end of the Cold War, internal conflicts have been the most pervasive form of armed conflict in the world, and nearly half of... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9127	$525
	The Rise of East Asia: Regional Trends and U.S. Foreign Policy Implications Explore the economic, political, and governance issues in East Asia today, a region in which America's strategic future lies. Specific topics analyzed include the economic... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9164	$525
	Afghanistan and Pakistan: Current Issues and New Approaches in U.S. Foreign Policy Afghanistan and Pakistan represent some of the most urgent foreign policy challenges of our time. The United States has a vital security interest in addressing... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9166	$195
	Russia: Regional Economic Agenda and Power Politics Examine how Russia is increasingly using its economic clout abroad as a tool to restore its lost post-Soviet strength and influence. This course discusses Russia's... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9167	$525
	Religion and Politics in Turkey Turkey is often described as a unique example of a secular Muslim country, but the relationship between religion and politics in Turkey is more complex... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9168	$525
	Inside Diplomacy From the front lines of contemporary diplomacy, this course examines how diplomacy and international relations really work: not in theory, but in practice. No theory,... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9169	$525
	Ideology, War, and Revolution Examine the powerful forces that shaped the rise of Europe and the West from the French Revolution to World War I. Why was the French... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9196	$525
	Emerging Market Economies: Understanding the Critical Challenges In the last 20 years, emerging market countries have not only been the subject of economic admiration but also a concern and risk to the... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9240	$525
	Development in the 21st Century: Maximizing Benefits in the Face of New Challenges ¿With more than half the world¿s population living in cities and moving away from agriculture, how will people continue to eat? Examine the effects urbanization... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9261	$195
	From Face Time to Facebook: Public Diplomacy, New Media, and America's Global Image The Obama administration has focused on America's image abroad, using strategic communication tools to build a foundation of trust supporting U.S. global interests. These efforts... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9262	$525
	Reassessing International Food Security: Responses to Urbanization With more than half the world's population living in cities and moving away from agriculture, how will people continue to eat? Examine the effects urbanization... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9263	$525
	U.S. Foreign Relations: Superpower, 1968-present Americans have always debated their country's foreign relations: its place in the world; overseas commitments; and the impact of its principles, values, and power. To... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9266	$625
	Global Climate Change Examine the science, history, economics, policy, and politics of global climate change--and our options for the future. The science of global climate change is broad,... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9267	$525
	World Politics in the Age of Obama A year ago, President Obama inherited a troubled international agenda-- an economic crisis, fears of nuclear proliferation, many violent conflicts, a rise in global lawlessness,... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9273	$525
	The IMF and World Bank: Key Players in the World Economy Explore the important roles of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in the global economy. While the differences between the two institutions... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9400	$195
	Global Financial Markets and Central Banks Examine how global markets have become more interrelated and how the international community adjusts to financial shocks. Explore current events through the lens of the... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9411	$525
	Microfinance and Social Entrepreneurship From the first group-based loans by Muhammed Yunus to women in Bangladesh in 1976, microfinance has successfully demonstrated how social entrepreneurs can break down the... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9425	$195
	NGOs in World Affairs Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have played a role in world affairs as long as they have existed. In recent years they have taken on added importance,... (click on course name to read more)		X12.9920	$525
( of these courses are required)

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