Master’s in International Affairs
Bogotá - presencial
3 semestres ( 4 semestres )
The Faculty of Finance, Government and International Relations, pioneering program in Colombia in the study of international relations as an autonomous discipline, offers the Master in International Affairs (MAI) with emphasis on International Cooperation; Conflict, peace and security; and Latin American Studies, an interdisciplinary program in which the study of international relations is done within and from our region, with a vision of the Latin American actors and a structural and practical analysis of the political, social and economic policies of the world.
This MIA offers cutting edge training that provides students and graduates with technical tools for performing at the highest standards of expertise possible in public and private positions related with decision making at the global level. The academic structure, the pedagogical methodology, the theoretical bases and the areas of study are constantly evolving and responding to the overriding contemporary trends and needs in the social sciences.
Aimed at professionals from all the disciplines who are interested in international affairs and who wish to broaden, complement and deepen their formation and experience through a program that combines theoretical support with the development of practical abilities in analysis, decision making and research.
What will I study in the MIA?
The main areas of study in the MIA are:
- International relations
- International economics
- International law
- Global governance
- International security
- Research methodology
In what areas of the MIA can I do in-depth study?
- Latin America
- Conflict Management
- International Cooperation
What is the structure of the study plan in the MIA?
Refresher Module:
Total credits for this module: 0
| Component | Credits per component |
| Refresher I | 0 |
| Refresher II | 0 |
| Refresher III | 0 |
Basics of International Affairs Module:
Total credits for the module: 25
| Component | Credits per component |
| International Relations | 11 |
| International Economics | 4 |
| Law and Security | 10 |
In-depth Study Module:
Total credits for module: 6
| Component | Credits per component |
| Latin America | 6 |
| Conflict, Peace and Security | 6 |
| International Cooperation | 6 |
Module on Methodological Tools:
Total credits for module: 10
| Component | Credits per component |
| Methodology I | 2 |
| Methodology II | 2 |
| Methodology III | 3 |
| Methodology IV | 3 |
International Conference Module:
Total credits for module: 4
| Component | Credits per component |
| International lecture hall | 4 |
Graduation Option Module:
Total credits for module: 8
| Component | Credits per component |
| Research Paper | 8 |
| Academic Article | 8 |
| Consulting Project | 8 |
| Case Studies | 8 |
Total Credits: 53
Program Brochure:
What will my professional profile be as a graduate of the MIA?
- A professional capable of taking leadership positions and making decisions both in the private as well as the public sectors and in what is known as the “third sector” (NGO’s), with solid criteria and good formation.
- Analysis of the international reality with a broad interdisciplinary vision that allows for thoroughly understanding the diverse economic, political and social processes that are developed in the different global scenarios.
- Researcher with a rigorous academic and methodological formation with the ability to produce in-depth studies on the different processes and phenomena of contemporary international relations.
- The MIA is backed by the robustness and experience of over 30 years in research, study and teaching of international relations of the Faculty of Finance, Government and International Relations.
- The MIA is underpinned by agreements for student exchanges and academic cooperation with top tier universities: the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) of Columbia University, el Institut d’Études Politiques (Sciences Po) of París, the IEP of Aix-en-Provence and American University.
- The possibility of doing in-depth studies on issues of international cooperation, conflict, peace, security and Latin American Studies.
- The opportunity to gain access in the final semester to the network of Academic student exchanges that the program offers.
- Have the advantage of realizing a practical technical study for a public or private entity as your graduation project.
Bernardo Vela
Lawyer of the UNIVERSIDAD EXTERNADO DE COLOMBIA. Postdoctorate/postdoctoral stay UNIVERSIDAD DE VALENCIA in International Law. Doctor from the UNIVERSIDAD PUBLICA DE SALAMANCA in Economic and Social Law in the European Union. Master of the UNIVERSIDAD PUBLICA DE SALAMANCA in Economic and Social Law in the European Union. Specialist from the UNIVERSIDAD EXTERNADO in the Management of Public Affairs.
Mario Urueña
PhD student in Political Science, University of Quebec in Montreal (Canada). Master’s in Geopolitics and Global Security, Universidad de Roma “La Sapienza” (Italy). Degree in Political Science from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Professor in the Faculty of Finance, Government and International Relations, Universidad Externado de Colombia. Expert in topics of international security, geopolitics and theory of international relations.
Herman Amaya
Industrial Designer, Specialist in Development and Territorial Marketing from the Universidad Externado de Colombia. Master’s in Market Management from the Universidad Viña del Mar. PhD student in Social Studies from the Universidad Externado de Colombia. Research areas are focused on topics of Development (economic, rural, human and territorial), Territory, Territorial Marketing, Cultural Heritage, Development Planning, Social Processes. Former professor of undergraduate and graduate studies from the Universidad Santo Tomas as well as from Externado, the UPTC, the Universidad del Rosario and the Universidad de San Agusstín (Peru); additionally, works as a consultant for the National Exporters Training Program of Procolombia. Has given various conferences, papers and publications in countries such as Peru, Panama and Argentina; was the Secretary of Planning for the Governing Body of Boyacá (2016-2017) and currently is the Advisor to the Office of the Governor of Boyacá, for the Management of the Bicentennial Boyacá Contract Plan.
Felipe Arango
Professional experience, mainly within international bodies, covers a wide range of responsibilities related to Project Cycle Management in international cooperation, field-based analysis and reporting, and capacity development. Whether as a consultant, an international cooperation advisor or as a teacher, has provided support to organizations, projects and work teams in a competitive, multicultural and challenging environment where core professional values and competences (persistence, flexibility, adaptability, learning from others, managing multiple priorities, meeting strict deadlines, diversity awareness) were cornerstones to the duties called upon to do. High levels of English and French.
Javier Sepúlveda
Doctorate in Business Administration, Leadership and Management Institute, University of St. Gallen for Business Administration, Economics, Law and Social Sciences (HSG), Switzerland, October 2014. Master in Industrial Relations and Human Resources, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, USA, March 1999. Specialization in Business Administration, Universidad del Rosario, Colombia. Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the Universidad Externado de Colombia.
Jairo Libreros
Expert in security, international consultant and analyst with more than fifteen years of professional experience in risk evaluation, formulation of strategies and crisis management. Associate professor of the School of Government of the Universidad Externado de Colombia, in charge of the lecturing professors on Latin America, Security and Public Policy. Blog writer at AtmosferaPolitica.com where political uncertainties, risks and opportunities in Latin America are analyzed.
The Universidad Externado de Colombia seeks to generate strategies that support students in the financing of their educations.
- The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) de la Universidad de Columbia
- Institut d’Études Politiques (Sciences Po) de París
- Fill out the application form on the webpage
- Pay the registration fees for a sum of one hundred sixty-two thousand nine-hundred Colombian pesos ($162.900)
- CV (Resume)
- Photocopy of the ID Card
- Photocopy of the undergraduate diploma
- Photocopy of the Graduation Minutes
- Photocopy of the undergraduate grade certificate
- Academic or professional reference
- Three photographs with white background 3×4
- Personal interview
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