Description

Globalization is the concept which becomes increasingly meaningful every year. We live in the times when the flow of finances, information and specialist migrations are on a daily basis. The exchange of experience and knowledge enriches us culturally and thanks to that we develop as inhabitants of the global village. The world was never as small as now but nevertheless we have to know how to move in it. You can learn that in the Vistula University on International Relations.

If you are interested in international policy, as well as in the way it is created in relations between countries or organizations, the International Relations bachelor’s program will help you to become an expert in this field.

Studying International Relation in the Vistula University, you will gain knowledge of international politics, international economic relations, law, culture, philosophy and ethics. You will learn how to analyze in practice complex global and international problems. Subjects related to management, marketing and public relations will prepare you for work both in diplomacy and non-state sector.

In the Perspektywy University Rankings 2021, the field of International Relations conducted by Vistula University, received the highest rating, when compared to all non-public universities, responsible for such studies in Poland.

At Vistula University, you can earn your BA degree in International Relations online.
If you are interested in international politics and the world economy, and at the same time you work intensively, take care of children, or live abroad, then the online International Relations studies are just for you. You will study in Polish and receive a diploma from a Polish university.

The program of International Relations aims to prepare you best for the work in diplomacy, international organizations and private sector. It was created to decrease the number of lectures and increase the number of practical interactive classes. Carefully selected specialties and staff, which is composed of the former ministers, ambassadors and the workers of international “think-tanks,” make you choose reliability and practical knowledge while studying International Relations (bachelor’s program).

International Relations Programme at Vistula has been appreciated by Polish Accreditation Committee and has been recognized as best International Relations Programme available at Polish private universities according to prestigious Polish “Perspektywy” Ranking.

Internship

In the Academy of Finance and Business Vistula, we focus on passing the knowledge practically, also in the case of International Relations. The studies are perfect occasion to gain not only theoretical knowledge, but also valuable experience. It is a chance to make first acquaintances, which are very important, among others, in the work of a diplomat. Therefore, during three years, each student will be able to undertake an internship in partner organizations of our Academy.

See facilities in which you can undertake an internship:

• Centre for International Relations,
• German Marshall Fund of the United States,
• THINKTANK magazine,
• The Open Dialog Foundation,
• The Polish Institute for International Affairs,
• The Robert Schuman Foundation,
• The Pulaski Foundation,
• Center for European Policy Analysis,
• WiseEuropa Institute,
• Institute of Public Affairs,
• The Heinrich Böll Foundation,
• Atlantic Council,
• Community of Democracies.

Expertise 

Studies in the Academy of Finance and Business Vistula provide you with the knowledge, which will quickly make you become a specialist in the field of International Relations.

Check the obligatory subjects

• Fundamentals of economics
• The history of international relations
• The theory of the state and politics
• Foundations of law
• The theory of international relations
• International political relations
• International economic relations
• International organizations
• Current political systems
• Current political doctrines
• The basic knowledge about the EU
• The fundamentals of management
• Intercultural communication
• Public international law
• Negotiations
• National and international security
• International cultural relations
• European Union as a global actor
• Diplomacy protocol
• Polish foreign policy
• Public relations and political marketing
• The lastest world history
• Sociology
• Philosophy and ethics
• Social psychology
• BA Seminar
• Foreign language
• Second foreign language
• Physical education

While studying International Relations (bachelor’s program), you can choose one of the three specialties: International Communication, National and International
Security or Crisis Management in International Relations.

Specialty: International  Communication Specialty 

This specialty will prepare you for the work in international business environment or for conducting your own business activity – also abroad. You will gain practical skills related to foreign investments, international marketing as well as political risk in business relations. You will learn how to use modern technologies in politics and global economy.

Check the subjects realized within the specialty International communication

• International Communication in Media and Business
• International Communication in Digital Media
• Communication Image. Managing Individuals’ and Organizations’ Image

Specialty: National  and International  Security  

This specialty will provide you the knowledge of the processes which ensure security as well as about the threats which influence these processes. You will learn also how to react and resolve possible problems with the use of modern tools and techniques. Moreover, you will gain knowledge related to international and internal conditions of the security policy.

Check the subjects realized within the specialty national and international security

• Strategic studies
• Religion and identity in international politics
• Contemporary security problems

Specialty: Crisis Management  in International  Relations 

You will learn about different regions of the world, their culture, politics and economy. You will see how transnational cooperation looks like and is conducted in regional and global dimension. By choosing this specialty, you will also learn how to manage international problems efficiently.

Check the subjects realized within the specialty Crisis Management in International Relations

• International Crisises in 20th and 21st Centuries
• Managing state and international crisises
• Managing information in the situation of international tensions and conflicts

THE BEST IN PRACTICE
 

Bachelor’s program in International Relations offers a well-thought-out program, which meets the expectations of the contemporary labor market. The classes are conducted by experienced experts – the former ministers and ambassadors who have sound knowledge. During the studies, you will be able to gain first experience during the internship in Poland or abroad thanks to the Erasmus Plus program.

See for yourself that Vistula is the best University in practice. Find the benefits of studying International Relations.

BENEFITS OF STUDYING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Global opportunities

You will learn about the relations between countries and the processes which shape foreign policy. You will learn two foreign languages. You will make many international acquaintances with other students. This will make you an attractive candidate not only on the Polish but also on the foreign labor market.

Understanding of the world

Learning about new cultures as well as about the specificity of the policy conducted by countries in different regions will help you to understand the world.

Flair for diplomacy

The knowledge acquired from the former ministers and ambassadors as well as internship undertaken in international facilities will help you to make your first steps into diplomacy.

JOB PROSPECTS

International Relations (bachelor’s program) give you the opportunity to work not only in diplomacy, but also in non-state sector.

The following facilities will be interested in your candidacy:

• International organizations of global cooperation (UN, The World Bank),
• International organizations of regional cooperation (European Union, ASEAN),
• Diplomatic services,
• National parliaments,
• “Think-tanks,”
• Institutions of the European Union,
• Analytics institutions,
• International and national non-governmental organizations,
• International companies.