BA International Relations brochure

BA International Relations


With thriving global markets, innovations in technology, and heightened competition all moving at the speed of light, the world has become a smaller place. But not necessarily a simpler one.

From hemisphere to hemisphere, diverse cultures and customs are intricately woven into the fabric of our lives, from business and politics to society and the environment. Today, what happens in one part of the world increasingly affects us all.

That's why it's more important than ever to understand the complex sociopolitical and economic factors that shape the diverse cultural groups that live and work in today's interdependent community. These differences in beliefs and world views can divide or unite us, enrich us or split us apart.

At Webster University, we believe that education is the key to dialogue and understanding and that knowledge of international relations is essential to our future.

Courses in the Interntional Relations program are taught by academics, political scientists, lawyers, and ambassadors. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the exchange possibilities within the Webster system.

International Relations graduates may pursue careers within the United Nations system, government ministries, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, multinationals, embassies/consulates, or work as political consultants, lobbyists or journalists.

 Required Courses:

  • POLT 1050 Introduction to International Politics
  • INTL 2700 Research Methods

One of the following:

  • POLT 1080 Introduction to Comparative Politics
  • POLT 2250 Politics in the Industrialized World
  • POLT 2550 The Politics of Development
  • INTL 3100 International Political Economy

One of the following:

  • HIST 2220 Modern Europe
  • HIST 2250 History of Russia:
  • HIST 2280 History of England
  • HIST 2400 Modern Asia
  • HIST 2450 Third World

One of the following:

  • HIST 3100 Diplomatic History
  • HIST 3150 International Affairs
  • INTL 3300 Govt's & Politics of Eastern Europe
  • POLT 3310 Conduct of Foreign Policy
  • POLT 3400 Comparative Politics

Two of the following:

  • INTL 1500 The World System Since 1500
  • INTL 2030 International Law
  • INTL 2600 International Organizations
  • INTL 4280 International Economics

One of the following:

  • INTL 4600 International Relations Seminar
  • INTL 4700 Senior Thesis

Plus Research Methods in Poltitical Science, 3 additional INTL, HIST, or POLT courses coded 3000 or higher, and competency in a major international language other than English

Plus 9 general education and 22 elective courses