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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COURSE CALENDAR (Ongoing)
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Key Dates & Deadlines
31
Jul 31 24
Jul ' 24
Last date to Apply
12
Aug ' 24
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
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Libraries
The Centre houses three library halls, which provide accesses to books, journals, magazines, newspapers and online databases
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Student Housing
Student hostels are their homes away from homes
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Innovation Centre
State-of-the-art Innovation Centre facilitates multi-disciplinary research
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Sports & Fitness
Marena has world-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer & squash, as well as a well-equipped gymnasium