U.S. foreign affairs master program is the continuation of the Bachelor American Studies Humanitarian Interdisciplinary program opened first time in Georgia at the International Black Sea University (IBSU) in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy. Uniqueness of interdisciplinary and the multidisciplinary American Studies program involving a wide scope of humanitarian disciplines and the students’ great interest towards American History and Politics encouraged us to create the master program in U.S. Foreign Affairs, that will deepen the knowledge of courses: American History, Politics, American Culture and Society and provide more fundamental study of the U.S. domestic and foreign policy issues, linked to unique immigration historic past.... [-]

American Studies Master program has been specially designed for those interested in developing a career as an American Expert. It aims to provide multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary courses, adopting modern approaches of many American universities. The faculty and students who make up the American Studies Direction combine interests drawn from a variety of perspectives: American Civilization, Literary Criticism, American Government, American Mass Media and Politics, American Popular Culture, American Geography and Regional Characteristics, American Studies and Globalization, Research and Study Skills. These courses are delivered by highly qualified professors, including American Fulbright Scholars, invited by the United States Embassy in Georgia.... [-]

About the Programme

This English-language MA reflects the requirements of social cohesion as well as the labour market and is aimed at building state institutions in a harmonious society. Taking into consideration the specificity of the Caucasus region, the programme will train qualified and competitive specialists in the following disciplines: Anthropology, Linguistics, Political Science, and International Relations. Specifically, the purpose of the Caucasus Studies MA is the following:

To train professionals and provide deep theoretical and practical knowledge in all fields of this interdisciplinary programme To focus on teaching principles oriented toward frequently changing market requirements, allowing students to become competitive specialists according to rising international standards To impart deep theoretical knowledge via discussions of case studies covering international and regional problems, and both governmental and non-governmental organizations To cultivate in students a sense of responsibility and methods of self-development To prepare students for employment or continued studies at a PhD level To increase the number of local and international experts in Caucasus regional issues To contribute to defining a new geopolitical role for the South Caucasus region in the contemporary world Upon completion of the programme, the student will have Explored the issues of the South Caucasus regional identity and the merits of regional cooperation Investigated the historical role of the Caucasus in the world Researched the role of the Caucasus in the Cold War and post-Cold War periods Programme advantages ... [-]