International Affairs and Development - Master's Year 1

Students in the first year of the Master’s degree in International Affairs and Development take courses in three main areas: economics, sustainable development, and peace studies. The program offers students an interdisciplinary education in economics, sociology, political science, finance, and law. There are required and elective courses in each area. Courses are also open to students specializing in other areas.

Program objectives:

• Deepen and broaden knowledge in Economics, Sociology, International Relations, International Business Law, Management, Logistics, and International Finance.
• Acquire skills in quantitative techniques.
• Provide diverse career prospects in the private sector, public sector, international organizations, civil society, or research.
• Promote the development of an international career.

Major in Sustainable Development

This major is designed to prepare students for careers specialized in sustainable development, CSR, and transition management. It also provides pathways toward research-oriented careers. The program is multidisciplinary, allowing students to acquire cross-cutting skills across various fields of the social sciences (Economics, Management, Law, etc.).

Goals of this major:

• Understand the sociology of stakeholders and organizations, as well as environmental and safety regulations
• Develop interdisciplinary expertise in law, economics, accounting, and finance
• Learn from experiences with sustainable development policies and CSR (corporate social responsibility) practices
• Gain the ability to advise and support companies in their development of transformation strategies that incorporate CSR