brussels graduate programs graduate certificate international relations program

graduate certificate in international relations

Boston University in Brussels offers a Graduate Certificate in International Relations - study economic systems, multinational corporations, and the evolution of the global marketplace. With this International Relations Program, you will be provided with the practical know-how for conducting international trade in the constantly changing global marketplace. Students will analyze the interplay between governments, economic systems, labor, and multinational corporations. In the midst of the ever-changing international landscape, there’s no better global city than Brussels for you to learn first hand about International Relations.

Transfer of Credits to Degree Programs

Academic credits earned toward the Graduate Certificate in International Relations may be applied toward the Master of Arts in International Relations; please contact us for details.

Requirements

Prerequisites
International students are also required to demonstrate fluent written and oral English skills. Prerequisites can only be satisfied by obtaining a C grade or better in the prerequisite course or by passing the waiver exams.

Courses to satisfy the prerequisites:
MET AD 501 Business Communications for International Students (4 credits)*

*Please note: AD 501 must be taken during the first semester.

Students are expected to satisfy the program prerequisites prior to enrolling in a second course and before any course that would require a specific prerequisite.

In addition to satisfying the prerequisites, four four-credit courses, for a total of 16 credits, are required. Students with demonstrable proficiency in any of the core courses may apply to waive specific courses. Waived courses from the core area must be replaced by an elective in order to meet the 16 credit-hour requirement.

Required Courses
4 courses/16 required credits:
MET AD 749B International Economics (M)
MET AD 751B International Commerce: European Community (M)
MET AD 760B Going International: Import/Export Operations (E)
MET AD 761B Comparative Economic & Industrial Aspects of World Commerce

Boston University Brussels offers Graduate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates in Business Management, Administrative Studies, Finance, International Relations, Marketing, and Project Management.