Purpose of the P.M.S. in "International Relations" is to provide to executives of the state, public and private sector, to the Officers of the Armed Forces, the Security Forces, the Civil Defense, the Fire Brigade and the Coast Guard - Hellenic Coast Guard, to the employees of the Ministries, Interior and other Ministries, Semi-Governmental Organizations, Autonomous State Organizations of Public or Private Law of the Hellenic and Cypriot Republics, as well as individuals aiming to pursue careers in international organizations and government agencies, as well as in their business groups and companies , the required knowledge and skills (crisis, analysis and synthesis) in order to handle national and international security issues, critical in everyday life for the individuals themselves,
In particular, in the field of Crisis Management and Dispute Resolution the program aims to provide students with the epistemological and theoretical background of the approach of conflicts, conflicts, confrontations, war situations by states and third parties involved in the crisis in a broad perspective, examining the dynamics. the perspectives and practical problems mentioned in the expanded grid of modern international, transnational, intra-state, ethnic and inter-communal crises.
Through case reports, emphasis is placed on issues, mechanisms, practices of forecasting, avoiding, managing, regulating and resolving conflicts and crises, while at the same time understanding the conflicts and crises with reference to international and socio-political processes in the institutions and level and the structural cultural differences that are the causes of crisis and conflict.
Theoretical schemes, hypotheses and positions arising from them are developed in the field, such as security and peaceful cooperation based on the dominant modern analytical approaches of international politics and the theory of international relations.
In the Strategy specialization, the program aims to provide a comprehensive approach to the concept, term and nature of strategy and the evolution of strategic studies from antiquity to the present, incorporating classical models of strategy development, objectives, means, tactics and results, but also contemporary security and topical issues, such as the changing nature of the international system, the emergence of non-state actors, new forms of war, terrorism, organized crime, cybersecurity, nuclear proliferation, information services etc.
Historical data are examined, which influenced the development of strategic studies as an academic discipline and are studied in detail through case studies, especially during the Cold War, but also in the post-Cold War era, the connection of strategy with policy and practice. volatile international system, with a focus on the respective Great Powers.
The content of the specialization also refers to the design of the high strategy, the deterrence dynamics, the use of force, the modern military strategy and the ways of its organization and method, the management of the opponent's miscalculations and estimates, focusing on the top strategists.
In the field of Energy Security and International Political Economy, the program aims to deepen the theoretical formats and historical context of the global political economy, aiming at its understanding and interconnection with energy and energy security with emphasis on the political and economic data of the 20th state ( ) and the 21st century (today's globalized structure of the world).
Examples of energy security and the essential role and importance of energy in shaping the broader context of international political economy, the interaction of economics with politics, the interdependence of both local and international, domestic events, as well as changes in the supply, supply and demand of energy in relation to its effects on states, their geostrategic importance and the economic impact on society, the consumer, individuals, in the context of their daily lives.
Theoretical and analytical approaches provide the student with familiarity with the reference environment, the primary data sources in relation to the global energy supply, as well as the use of data in the context of his research.
The Program provides training and specialization to young scientists who will acquire the necessary equipment to:
Upon completion of the program students are expected to be able to:
The student must successfully complete 30 ECTS, from the following course list:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | MIS101 | Theory of International and Transnational Conflicts and Crises | 8 | 3 |
| 2 | MIS102 | Theory of International Relations - Theory of International Politics | 8 | 3 |
| 3 | MIS103 | Issues of International and European Law | 7 | 3 |
| 4 | MIS104 | International Political Economy and Energy Macroeconomics | 7 | 3 |
The student must successfully complete 20 ECTS, from the following course list:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
The student must successfully complete 10 ECTS, from the following course list:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | MIS207 | World Diplomacy, International Law and International Security | 10 | 3 |
| 2 | MIS208 | Geopolitics, Geostrategy, Geoeconomics | 10 | 3 |
| 3 | MIS209 | Greek Foreign Policy / Turkish Foreign Policy | 10 | 3 |
| 4 | MIS210 | Public and Cultural Diplomacy | 10 | 3 |
The student must successfully complete 30 ECTS, from the following course list:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | MIS200 | Research methodology | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | MIS300 | Postgraduate work | 25 | 3 |
For successful completion of the program and the award of the degree the student must have completed ninety (90) ECTS, which will result from the successful completion of four compulsory courses, two compulsory elective courses, one elective course, a research methodology seminar and a postgraduate course. .
| Course Category | ECTS |
| Mandatory courses | 30 |
| Compulsory Elective Courses | 20 |
| Elective Courses | 10 |
| Diploma Thesis / Research Methodology | 30 |
| Free Choice | 0 |
| total | 90 |
Candidates for a master degree must submit a recognized bachelor degree or qualification deemed to be equivalent to degree level as well as the official transcripts (grade reports) of their first-degree studies. In addition, there could be special requirements for various master programs.
Frederick University academic year consists of the fall and spring semesters. The calendar is arranged so that students may start classes either during the last week of September or the first week of February. Candidates may submit an application for admission in any of the semesters. Due to the fact that formalities for the issue of an entry visa take at least 6 weeks, candidates are urged to file an application at least 8 weeks prior to the expected date of enrolment. Students are expected to be on campus prior to the beginning of the intended semester/session. In response to arising need, courses could be provided within the summer period.
Candidates who are nationals of EU countries can enter Cyprus as visitors. On arrival at Frederick University they must submit to the Admission Office the following:
Furthermore, they must pay the registration fee, the semester tuition fees, and register for subjects. Next they must apply to the Migration Department for a temporary residence permit. The application to the Migration Department must be supported by evidence that they have paid their tuition fees for the semester, have enough funds for their initial living expenses and have obtained local health insurance coverage.
B. Applicants from non EU countries
International Students from non EU countries need to have a valid student visa in order to be allowed to enter Cyprus. The issue of an entry visa takes about 6 weeks from the date of the submission of the application. It is therefore recommended that candidates submit their application at least 8 weeks before the beginning of the semester. Cyprus Migration Department requirements in respect of the issue of a student visa, which from time to time may be modified, are available to candidates in a separate document.
Applicants are requested to contact the Office of Admissions to receive information and guidance regarding the proper documentation and formalities to be followed.
Personal interviews are not normally required as part of the admission process; however, Frederick University reserves the right to request an interview before making a final decision on accepting an applicant.
The language of instruction is Greek.
FULL PROGRAM TUITION FEES :
| DISCOUNTED FEES - €/ECTS | FOR FULL TIME STUDY (60 ECTS)- € |
| 100.00 | 9000 |
| On campus students | Euro |
| Application Fee | €35 payable once |
| Registration Fee | €25 per registration |
| Student Activity Fee | €20 per semester |
| Technology Fee | €20 per semester |
| Late Registration Fee | €25 |
| Transcript Fee | €5 per additional copy |
| Incomplete Make-up | €25 |
| Graduation Application Fee | €55 |
| Exam Waiver Fee | €25 |
| Second Examination Fee | €80 |
| Transfer Credit Evaluation | €40 |
| Distance Learning students | Euro |
| Application Fee | €35 payable once |
| Semester Registration & Technology Fee | €100 per semester |
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