Special Spring 2021 Course Note: The anticipated teaching method is indicated underneath each course listing.
- Online/Remote - All course meetings and materials will be online/remote. No in-person classroom meetings scheduled.
- Blended/Hybrid - Both in-person and online sessions are scheduled. Instructors will accommodate students who are unable to attend in-person to complete the course with online and other materials. Please contact the instructor to let them know you are unable to attend the in-person course sessions.
- In Person - Courses meet in-person during scheduled times. Instructors will accommodate students who are unable to attend sessions in-person due to unexpected illness or other circumstances with online/remote materials. Please contact the instructor prior to enrollment for consultation if attending in-person may be a concern.
Note: The current course listings below are tentative and subject to change at any time.
Please see Academic Calendar for other important dates regarding registration and bursars deadlines. Continuing students should discuss your course plan with your faculty advisor before enrolling in classes. If you do not know who your IR faculty adviser is, please email ir.masters@nyu.edu to inquire. Students enrolling in Stern, Law School, or other school courses should consult notes here.
Courses are subject to sufficient student enrollment, need for course, and/or availability of classroom space. If canceled, enrolled students will be notified by the program. Please notify ir.masters@nyu.edu if you see a discrepancy between the course listing below and on Albert Course Search.
For classroom locations, please see the Classroom Location Chart.
Available course descriptions are linked below.
Please note: Students may take any core course as an elective if they have satisfied the required core courses.
Quicklinks:
Required Courses | IR Core | IR Elective Core | IR Electives | General Electives
REQUIRED COURSES
INTRL-GA 3992.001 Writing for International Affairs
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Frances Chamberlain
Day/Time: Mo 12:30pm-3:00pm
Course Dates: 02/03; 02/10; 02/17; 03/02; 03/09; 03/30, 04/06; 04/20; 05/04. Dates intentionally omitted.
Course only open to IR MA degree students.
This is a 2-credit course; course meets on select dates for nine meetings.
INTRL-GA 3992.002 Writing for International Affairs
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Barbara Borst
Day/Time: 02/02; 02/09; 02/16; 02/23; 03/02; 03/09; 03/16; 03/23; 03/30. Dates intentionally omitted.
Course Dates: Tu 12:30pm-3:00pm
Course only open to IR MA degree students.
This is a 2-credit course; course meets on select dates for nine meetings.
INTRL-GA 4000.001 M.A. Thesis Seminar
IN PERSON
Topics: All Topics
Instructor: Mehmet Tabak
Day/Time: Mo 3:30pm-6:00pm
This is a 2-credit course; select dates will be announced via the syllabus.
Permission code required to enroll in course. Please email the instructor, mt91@nyu.edu, and ir.masters@nyu.edu with your thesis topic, description, and proposed thesis supervisor.
Please click here for MA Thesis Handbook, Formatting Guide, Supervision Form, and Thesis Reader Sheet.
INTRL-GA 4000.002 M.A. Thesis Seminar
ONLINE/REMOTE
Topics: Security; Balance of Power; Great Power Relations; Nationalism; State-Building; Nation-Building; Foreign Policy
Instructor: Shinasi Rama
Day/Time: Tu 9:30am-12:00pm
This is a 2-credit course; select dates will be announced via the syllabus.
Permission code required to enroll in course. Please email the instructor, shinasi.rama@nyu.edu, and ir.masters@nyu.edu with your thesis topic, description, and proposed thesis supervisor.
Please click here for MA Thesis Handbook, Formatting Guide, Supervision Form, and Thesis Reader Sheet.
INTRL-GA 4000.003 M.A. Thesis Seminar
ONLINE/REMOTE
Topics: Political Economy; Development; Resource Conflicts & International Conflict; International Political Economy; Institutions
Instructor: Muserref Yetim
Day/Time: We 9:30am-12:00pm
This is a 2-credit course; select dates will be announced via the syllabus.
Permission code required to enroll in course. Please email the instructor, my397@nyu.edu, and ir.masters@nyu.edu with your thesis topic, description, and proposed thesis supervisor.
Please click here for MA Thesis Handbook, Formatting Guide, Supervision Form, and Thesis Reader Sheet.
INTRL-GA 4000.005 M.A. Thesis Seminar
ONLINE/REMOTE
Topics: U.S. Foreign Policy and Its History (including interventionism and the use of force, discourse and ideology, domestic politics and institutional structures); Modern Global & International History (including the history of international relations and world order); Culture and Globalization; Humanitarianism; Genocide and Political Violence (including terrorism)
Instructor: John Fousek
Day/Time: Th 3:30pm-6:00pm
This is a 2-credit course; select dates will be announced via the syllabus.
Permission code required to enroll in course. Please email the instructor, john.fousek@nyu.edu, and ir.masters@nyu.edu with your thesis topic, description, and proposed thesis supervisor.
Please click here for MA Thesis Handbook, Formatting Guide, Supervision Form, and Thesis Reader Sheet.
INTRL-GA 4000.006 M.A. Thesis Seminar
ONLINE/REMOTE
Topics: Comparative Politics (democratization, regime change, social movements, revolutions, state failure/state-building, political institutions, civil-military relations, ethnicity, gender issues, etc.); Middle East Politics; Political Theory
Instructor: Asli Peker
Day/Time: Th 6:20pm-8:50pm
This is a 2-credit course; select dates will be announced via the syllabus.
Permission code required to enroll in course. Please email the instructor, asli.peker@nyu.edu, and ir.masters@nyu.edu with your thesis topic, description, and proposed thesis supervisor.
Please click here for MA Thesis Handbook, Formatting Guide, Supervision Form, and Thesis Reader Sheet.
IR CORE
INTRL-GA 1600.001 Global & International History
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Federico Sor
Day/Time: Mo 3:30pm-6:00pm
Course only open to IR MA degree students.
INTRL-GA 1600.002 Global & International History
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Federico Sor
Day/Time: We 12:30pm-3:00pm
Course only open to IR MA degree students.
INTRL-GA 1700.001 International Relations
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Shinasi Rama
Day/Time: Mo 9:30am-12:00pm
Course only open to IR MA degree students.
IR ELECTIVE CORE
INTRL-GA 1120.001 Qualitative Analysis I
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Asli Peker
Day/Time: Th 12:30pm-3:00pm
Course only open to IR MA degree students.
IR ELECTIVES
INTRL-GA 1744.001 Global Finance
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Giuseppe Ammendola
Day/Time: Tu 3:30pm-6:00pm
INTRL-GA 1745.001 US National Security
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Joseph Helman
Day/Time: Sa 1:00pm-3:30pm. Course does not meet on 03/20.
Students outside of the MA in IR Program should email ir.masters@nyu.edu to request permission to enroll.
INTRL-GA 1747.001 Political Opinion Writing
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Maha Aziz
Day/Time: We 3:30pm-6:00pm
INTRL-GA 1748.001 US Foreign Policy
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Damian Leader
Day/Time: Tu 12:30pm-3:00pm
INTRL-GA 1754.001 UN and Global Governance: From Keeping to Building Peace
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Patty Chang
Day/Time: We 3:30pm-6:00pm
INTRL-GA 1785.001 / POL-GA 2774.001 The Political Economy of the Pacific Basin
ONLINE/REMOTE
Cross-listed course. Sponsored by the NYU Department of Politics
Instructor: David Denoon
Day/Time: We 6:20pm-8:20pm
INTRL-GA 1788.001 Conflict, Justice & Human Rights
BLENDED/HYBRID. PLEASE CONTACT INSTRUCTORS (ARNAUD.KURZE@NYU.EDU & RGT224@NYU.EDU) FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Instructor: Arnaud Kurze & Ruti Teitel
Day/Time: We 6:20pm-8:50pm
INTRL-GA 1792.001 US Policy in the Asia-Pacific
BLENDED/HYBRID. PLEASE CONTACT INSTRUCTOR (JHN5@NYU.EDU) FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Instructor: James Nolt
Day/Time: Th 9:30am-12:00pm
INTRL-GA 1793.001 Radicalization & Religion
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Colette Mazzucelli
Day/Time: Fr 12:30pm-3:00pm
INTRL-GA 1795.001 / CEH-GA 3047.001 Space, Place and Data
ONLINE/REMOTE
Cross-listed course. Sponsored by the NYU Program of XE: Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement
Instructor: Kimon Keramidas
Day/Time: We 2:00pm-5:00pm
INTRL-GA 1799.001 Women's Human Rights
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Sheila Dauer
Day/Time: Tu 3:30pm-6:00pm
INTRL-GA 1800.001 / POL-GA 3400.002 International Development
Cross-listed course. Sponsored by the NYU Program in International Relations
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Muserref Yetim
Day/Time: Mo 9:30am-12:00pm
INTRL-GA 1731.002 Diplomacy Disturbed: Advocacy to Marketing
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Ido Aharoni
Day/Time: Tu 9:30am-12:00pm
INTRL-GA 1731.004 New World Orders
IN PERSON
Instructor: Mehmet Tabak
Day/Time: Th 3:30pm-6:00pm
INTRL-GA 1731.005 Politics of Pandemics
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Akram Esanov
Day/Time: Fr 9:30am-12:00pm
INTRL-GA 3991.001 Reading and Research
Permission code required to enroll in this course. Please email ir.masters@nyu.edu with the faculty adviser, research project topic, and the number of credits.
GENERAL ELECTIVES
MA in IR students have the option to complement their degree with an elective concentration. Below are the Spring 2021 courses that may count as concentration elective credits. For students without an elective concentration, the following courses may count towards their general elective credits. Courses offered by other GSAS programs and NYU schools may require the permission of the instructor and/or the program offering the course. Please review the registration instructions on the program's web pages for more information.
Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute
JOUR-GA 60 Writing for a Wide Audience (for Non-Journalism Students)
IN PERSON
NYU MA in IR students may take this course as a substitute for the required Writing for International Affairs (INTRL-GA 3992) but should note the credit discrepancy (2 credits v. 4 credits) and should work this into their academic plan accordingly. NYU MA in IR students may also take this course as a General Elective course.
Instructor: Amy Finnerty
Day/Time: Tu 1:30pm-4:30pm
JOUR-GA 1182.010 The Global Beat
IN PERSON
Instructor: Jason Maloney
Day/Time: Fr 1:00pm-5:40pm
If you are a non-NYU Journalism student, please email Noah Daly (noah.daly@nyu.edu) expressing your interest in enrolling in this course.
JOUR-GA 1182.014 Plagues and Panics: Reporting and Journalism During Pandemics
MODALITY TBA
Instructor: Perri Klass
Day/Time: TBA
If you are a non-NYU Journalism student, please email Noah Daly (noah.daly@nyu.edu) expressing your interest in enrolling in this course.
Politics Courses
Graduate level courses offered by the Department of Politics.
Politics courses may count as general elective course credits. Please check with relevant websites for information and permission to enroll.
POL-GA 3501.003 China: The Civilization State
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: James Hsiung
Day/Time: Mo 4:00pm-6:00pm
Area Studies Courses
The Program in International Relations encourages students to develop regional expertise. IR students have full access to graduate courses offered in the following departments. Please check the department websites for more information on their current course offerings. Regional and Area Studies courses fill 'general elective' requirements for the MA in International Relations.
Africana Studies
Graduate level courses offered by Africana Studies.
Asian Studies
Graduate level courses offered by East Asian Studies.
European Studies
Graduate level courses offered by the Center for European and Mediterranean Studies.
Israel Studies
Graduate level courses offered by Israel Studies.
Latin America and Caribbean Studies
Graduate level courses offered by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
Graduate level courses offered by Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies.
NEST-GA 3000.002 Digital Methodologies in Middle Eastern Studies
ONLINE/REMOTE
Instructor: Jared McCormick
Day/Time: Th 2:00pm-4:45pm
Russian and Slavic Studies
Graduate level courses offered by Russian and Slavic Studies.
NYU Law School
Approved International Law courses offered by the Law School.
Please note that the Law School Calendar differs from the University and that courses require a form with instructors' permission. MA in IR students adhere by the add/drop deadlines and refund schedule for the Graduate School of Arts and Science, and not those of the Law School. See the University Academic Calendar here.
Stern School of Business
Graduate-level courses offered by the Stern School of Business.
- Please note that the Stern Graduate course scheduling and registration differ from the Graduate School of Arts & Science, but MA in IR students must adhere to the add/drop deadlines and refund schedule for the Graduate School. The NYU GSAS add/drop deadline is often before the first classes are held at other schools such as Stern. Students who are enrolled in Stern courses should make sure to obtain syllabi and other materials to carefully evaluate courses due to differing add/drop deadlines. Please contact ir.masters@nyu.edu if you need any clarification on the add/drop deadline.
- Students may now search for Stern courses on Albert, but in order to get the exact courses that are open to non-Stern students, they should still use the course search on the Stern website.
- Please know that Stern professors DO NOT manage course enrollment, requisites, or the registration process. Stern professors cannot override closed or restricted courses, nor can they provide requisite waivers. Registration for Stern courses must be requested via your IR Faculty Advisers and not by students directly. Please review the NYU non-Stern student registration process here. Please submit the completed form to your supervisor on the day that the cross-registration period begins. As a reminder, if a student is using a prior degree to satisfy prerequisites, a copy of the transcript must be included with the cross-registration form. Requests without supporting documentation will be automatically denied.
- Stern will no longer be issuing permission codes. Instead, they will be entering student-specific permissions into the system. Once a student is approved for a course, advisors will notify the student to complete the registration in Albert. Students will only have 2 weeks from the date of approval to register for the course. Once the two weeks are up, the permission will expire. Stern will not be extending deadlines.
- Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. This means that even though students may have received approval for registration, they are not guaranteed a seat in the course. They will need to register as soon as possible to secure their seat. Students will now be able to drop courses directly in Albert without having to notify Stern.
Other Courses
The Program in International Relations encourages students to develop a regional and/or functional expertise and may take graduate-level courses from other NYU programs to satisfy 'general elective' requirements for the MA in International Relations. Please note that only NYU graduate-level courses may count towards the MA degree. Please check the department websites for more information on their current course offerings.