Overview
The Department of Geopolitics and International Relations offers an MA course in Geopolitics and International Relations.
The curriculum includes
- Case study based teaching
- Simulation and war gaming
- Special lectures by eminent scholars from within & outside India
- Academic and policy oriented research training
- Student led discussions, workshops, symposiums and seminars
Career opportunities
- Teaching
- Research and strategic analysis
- Risk analysis
- Civil services
- Media
Assessment
- Mid-semester and end-semester examinations
- Term paper submission and presentation
- Dissertation thesis and its presentation reviewed by external experts
MA in Geopolitics and International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education |
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STRUCTURE OF COURSES |
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PROGRAMME OUTLINE |
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SEMESTER ONE: FIVE COURSES |
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Course Code |
Title |
L |
T |
P |
C |
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GEO601 |
Understanding Geopolitics (Core Course) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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GEO603 |
Research Methodology (Core Course) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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GEO605 |
Concept of War and Peace in Geopolitics (Optional) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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GEO607 |
Strategy and Practice of Indian Foreign Policy (Core Course) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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GEO609 |
Indian Politics and Government (Optional) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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GEO611 |
International & Regional Organisations (Optional) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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SEMESTER TWO: FIVE COURSES |
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Course Code |
Title |
L |
T |
P |
C |
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GEO602 |
Theoretical Approaches to International Relations (Core Course) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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GEO604 |
Indian National Security and Defense Management (Core Course) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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GEO606
GEO608
GEO610 |
International Communication, Information and Public Diplomacy Comparative Politics & Government with Special Reference to UK, USA, Russia and China India and Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean |
Any Two |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
GEO612 |
Counter Terrorism & Asymmetric Conflicts (Core Course) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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SEMESTER THREE: FIVE COURSES |
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Course Code |
Title |
L |
T |
P |
C |
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GEO701 |
India’s World View (Core Course) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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GEO703 |
Science, Technology and Geopolitics (Core Course) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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GEO705 |
Geopolitics, Security & Environmental Change (Optional) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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GEO707 |
Arms Control, Nuclear Disarmament & Nuclear Futures (Core Course) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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GEO709 |
Strategy & Negotiations in International Treaties (Optional) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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GEO711 |
Role of Media in Geopolitics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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One Course (Not opted earlier) from Semester One (Optional) |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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SEMESTER FOUR: ONE COURSE + DISSERTATION |
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GEO702 |
India and the Great Powers in the Asia-Pacific |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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GEO704 |
India and the US in the Emerging World |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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GEO708 |
Defence & Intelligence in India’s National Security |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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One Course (Not opted earlier) from Semester Two |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
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GEO710 |
Dissertation (25,000 Words) (Mandatory) |
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16 |
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COURSE CALENDAR (Ongoing)
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Key Dates & Deadlines
15
Mar 15 24
Mar ' 24
Last date to Apply
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Tentative Course Commencement Date
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
Facilties
Libraries
The Centre houses three library halls, which provide accesses to books, journals, magazines, newspapers and online databases
Student Housing
Student hostels are their homes away from homes
Innovation Centre
State-of-the-art Innovation Centre facilitates multi-disciplinary research
Sports & Fitness
Marena has world-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer & squash, as well as a well-equipped gymnasium
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