Faculty Of National Security and Public Safety
Department of International Affairs and Security Studies
Course:- Master of Arts in International Relations and Conflict Studies
Master of Arts in International Relations and Conflict Studies is an innovative and highly-specialized offering from the Department of International Affairs and Security Studies, SPUP, for the working professionals in police department, civil services, and others having interest in security, like Media and NGOs, as well as for the fresh graduates. It has been designed for the professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of the complexities of the ever-evolving global environment. The program offers an interactive, collaborative learning environment that fosters the development of competencies as well as inculcates sensitivity to real world issues having conflict connotations.
There are no longer clear distinctions between regional conflicts and issues of global security. Most conflicts have an international dimension and global insecurity has both local and international causes. Patterned on the National Defence College’s prestigious ‘National Security and Strategic Studies’ program, the MA in IR & CS aims to help students become effective ‘leaders’ and ‘change agents’ in mitigating conflicts. The program focuses on mechanisms for handling regional conflicts, both between and within states, and developing strategies for cooperation in conflict-ridden environment.
Students will get the opportunity to study a variety of courses using a multidisciplinary approach to provide an understanding of the theories of international relations, the root causes of conflicts, the theory behind the management of conflict, the major global security challenges, and a foundation in the methodology and political processes that attempt to prevent or resolve conflicts.
Intake
SPUP believes that faculty-student personal interaction is fundamental to learning at the level of specialization and sophistication. The maximum size of our program is 20 students. 50% seats will be reserved for professionals comprising a mixture of police officers, civil servants, journalists, NGO workers active in conflict situations with five years of experience. Remaining 50% seats will be available for fresh graduates. However, if suitable candidates are not found in one stream, they will be filled from candidates of other stream.
Eligibility
The minimum qualification for admission into the program is graduation from any recognized University by UGC in any discipline with 50% marks for SC/ST and 55% for general and OBC category students. Students having strong aptitude in international relations will be preferred. Proficiency in English language is essential.
Admission Process:
For Professionals:
Professionals are required to submit complete application form (including the personal details, statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation, one from the employer and one from an academician). It needs to be noted that professionals will be screened as per their prior academic achievements and their stated reasons for wishing to take the program. They will be asked to send an approx. 500-word statement outlining:-
a) Why they wish to join this program, and
b) What in their record makes them suitable for this program.
Each complete application will be evaluated and the applicants will be notified of their status once the admissions committee takes the final decision.
For Fresh graduates:
Admission process is competitive and is composed of two stages.
(i) First Stage: First, the applicants will be asked to submit the complete application including a 500-word statement outlining:- a) why they wish to join this program, and
b) what in their record makes them suitable for this program.
(ii) Second Stage: Those candidates who clear the first stage are required to appear in an entrance examination . Date will be announced on the website. The exam will be subjective in nature which will assess the ability of the candidate to meet the demands of the program.
Guest Speakers:
The MA program features lectures, seminars and presentations by distinguished Visiting Professors/Guest Speakers with relevant experience and expertise, be it police officials, security experts, academicians or diplomats. The intention is to facilitate the exploration of key issues in international politics, conflict and security, in an interactive environment.
The following are likely to teach the program:
1. Prof. S D Muni, Distinguished Fellow, Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis (IDSA), New Delhi, and former Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
2. Dr. C. Raja Mohan, Distinguished Fellow, Observer Research Foundation (ORF), New Delhi, and former Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
3. Sh. Samir Saran, Senior Fellow and Vice President, ORF, New Delhi
4. Sh. Ajit Lal, IPS (Retd.), Former Chairman, Joint Intelligence Committee, Govt. of India, New Delhi
5. Sh. R. N. Ravi, Chairman, Joint Intelligence Committee, Govt. of India, New Delhi
6. Sh. Wilson John, Senior Fellow, ORF, New Delhi
7. Dr. Rajeshwari Rajagopalan, Senior Fellow, ORF, New Delhi
8. Sh. Aditya Mishra, IPS, Inspector General, Border Security Force, BSF HQ, New Delhi
9. Sh. Rajesh Arya, IPS, Director Training, Department of Personnel & Training, Govt. of India, New Delhi
Institutional Partnerships
The students will have the opportunity to visit the following organizations for the purpose of training/dissertation/internships etc.
• Central Bureau of Investigation
• HCM Rajasthan Institute of Public Administration
• Rajasthan Police Academy
• Indian Institute of Public Administration
• Observer Research Foundation
• Indian Council of World Affairs
• National Law University (Delhi & Jodhpur)
• North Eastern Police Academy
Fee and other Expenses:
The MA program in International Relations and Conflict Studies is both global and South Asian in substance, and is reinforced by one week travel per semester for study, workshops, and seminars outside Jodhpur / Jaipur. Total fee of the program is estimated to be around 8 Lakh per student which will include their food, stay, books, travel and tuition costs. The University is contemplating collaborations with foreign universities and visits to the places/countries relevant to the program.
Career Opportunities:
The world is experiencing multiple conflicts involving politics, religious wars, terrorism, and social upheavals threatening our security and stability. This international environment creates a need for specialists who can provide advice to governments, humanitarian groups, and international organizations.
The MA program in International Relations and Conflict Studies is ideal for students seeking work with a governmental agency, an intergovernmental organization, an NGO, a think-tank or media houses. This program is also recommended to students planning to pursue a Ph.D.
Duration and Structure
The program is of two years duration, spread over four semesters.
Important Dates:
Dates regarding application form and competitive examination will be announced very soon.
Disclaimer:
• The course will begin only when the at least 10 candidates are found suitable for admission.
• All the information produced is true to the maximum extent possible but rights of final decisions regarding all matters related to SPUP admissions remain in the hand of SPUP Administration only.
Contact:
Course:- Master of Arts in International Relations and Conflict Studies
Master of Arts in International Relations and Conflict Studies is an innovative and highly-specialized offering from the Department of International Affairs and Security Studies, SPUP, for the working professionals in police department, civil services, and others having interest in security, like Media and NGOs, as well as for the fresh graduates. It has been designed for the professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of the complexities of the ever-evolving global environment. The program offers an interactive, collaborative learning environment that fosters the development of competencies as well as inculcates sensitivity to real world issues having conflict connotations.
There are no longer clear distinctions between regional conflicts and issues of global security. Most conflicts have an international dimension and global insecurity has both local and international causes. Patterned on the National Defence College’s prestigious ‘National Security and Strategic Studies’ program, the MA in IR & CS aims to help students become effective ‘leaders’ and ‘change agents’ in mitigating conflicts. The program focuses on mechanisms for handling regional conflicts, both between and within states, and developing strategies for cooperation in conflict-ridden environment.
Students will get the opportunity to study a variety of courses using a multidisciplinary approach to provide an understanding of the theories of international relations, the root causes of conflicts, the theory behind the management of conflict, the major global security challenges, and a foundation in the methodology and political processes that attempt to prevent or resolve conflicts.
Intake
SPUP believes that faculty-student personal interaction is fundamental to learning at the level of specialization and sophistication. The maximum size of our program is 20 students. 50% seats will be reserved for professionals comprising a mixture of police officers, civil servants, journalists, NGO workers active in conflict situations with five years of experience. Remaining 50% seats will be available for fresh graduates. However, if suitable candidates are not found in one stream, they will be filled from candidates of other stream.
Eligibility
The minimum qualification for admission into the program is graduation from any recognized University by UGC in any discipline with 50% marks for SC/ST and 55% for general and OBC category students. Students having strong aptitude in international relations will be preferred. Proficiency in English language is essential.
Admission Process:
For Professionals:
Professionals are required to submit complete application form (including the personal details, statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation, one from the employer and one from an academician). It needs to be noted that professionals will be screened as per their prior academic achievements and their stated reasons for wishing to take the program. They will be asked to send an approx. 500-word statement outlining:-
a) Why they wish to join this program, and
b) What in their record makes them suitable for this program.
Each complete application will be evaluated and the applicants will be notified of their status once the admissions committee takes the final decision.
For Fresh graduates:
Admission process is competitive and is composed of two stages.
(i) First Stage: First, the applicants will be asked to submit the complete application including a 500-word statement outlining:- a) why they wish to join this program, and
b) what in their record makes them suitable for this program.
(ii) Second Stage: Those candidates who clear the first stage are required to appear in an entrance examination . Date will be announced on the website. The exam will be subjective in nature which will assess the ability of the candidate to meet the demands of the program.
Guest Speakers:
The MA program features lectures, seminars and presentations by distinguished Visiting Professors/Guest Speakers with relevant experience and expertise, be it police officials, security experts, academicians or diplomats. The intention is to facilitate the exploration of key issues in international politics, conflict and security, in an interactive environment.
The following are likely to teach the program:
1. Prof. S D Muni, Distinguished Fellow, Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis (IDSA), New Delhi, and former Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
2. Dr. C. Raja Mohan, Distinguished Fellow, Observer Research Foundation (ORF), New Delhi, and former Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
3. Sh. Samir Saran, Senior Fellow and Vice President, ORF, New Delhi
4. Sh. Ajit Lal, IPS (Retd.), Former Chairman, Joint Intelligence Committee, Govt. of India, New Delhi
5. Sh. R. N. Ravi, Chairman, Joint Intelligence Committee, Govt. of India, New Delhi
6. Sh. Wilson John, Senior Fellow, ORF, New Delhi
7. Dr. Rajeshwari Rajagopalan, Senior Fellow, ORF, New Delhi
8. Sh. Aditya Mishra, IPS, Inspector General, Border Security Force, BSF HQ, New Delhi
9. Sh. Rajesh Arya, IPS, Director Training, Department of Personnel & Training, Govt. of India, New Delhi
Institutional Partnerships
The students will have the opportunity to visit the following organizations for the purpose of training/dissertation/internships etc.
• Central Bureau of Investigation
• HCM Rajasthan Institute of Public Administration
• Rajasthan Police Academy
• Indian Institute of Public Administration
• Observer Research Foundation
• Indian Council of World Affairs
• National Law University (Delhi & Jodhpur)
• North Eastern Police Academy
Fee and other Expenses:
The MA program in International Relations and Conflict Studies is both global and South Asian in substance, and is reinforced by one week travel per semester for study, workshops, and seminars outside Jodhpur / Jaipur. Total fee of the program is estimated to be around 8 Lakh per student which will include their food, stay, books, travel and tuition costs. The University is contemplating collaborations with foreign universities and visits to the places/countries relevant to the program.
Career Opportunities:
The world is experiencing multiple conflicts involving politics, religious wars, terrorism, and social upheavals threatening our security and stability. This international environment creates a need for specialists who can provide advice to governments, humanitarian groups, and international organizations.
The MA program in International Relations and Conflict Studies is ideal for students seeking work with a governmental agency, an intergovernmental organization, an NGO, a think-tank or media houses. This program is also recommended to students planning to pursue a Ph.D.
Duration and Structure
The program is of two years duration, spread over four semesters.
Important Dates:
Dates regarding application form and competitive examination will be announced very soon.
Disclaimer:
• The course will begin only when the at least 10 candidates are found suitable for admission.
• All the information produced is true to the maximum extent possible but rights of final decisions regarding all matters related to SPUP admissions remain in the hand of SPUP Administration only.
Contact:
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Dr. Vinay Kaura Assistant Professor vinay@policeuniversity.ac.in |
Ms. Surabhi Gupta Assistant Professor surabhi.gupta@policeuniversity.ac.in |
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Dr. Vinay Kaura Designation: Assistant Professor Department: International Affairs and Security Studies Qualification: PhD in Political Science, M.A. in History and Political Science, P.G. Diploma in Journalism, UGC-NET in Political Science, International & Area Studies (All India first rank), Defence and Strategic Studies. SET in Political Science Area of Specialization: International Relations Others: Regular Columnist on Foreign Affairs |
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Ms. Surabhi Gupta Designation: Assistant Professor Department: International Affairs and Security Studies Qualification:B.A., University Topper, recipient of UGC PG Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders (2009-2011), M.A.in Political Science, MPhil in South Asian Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, Pursuing Phd, NET and SET Area of Specialization: Security and Intelligence Studies, South Asian Studies, Indian Government and Politics Others:Research Papers presented in national and international seminars, Papers published in research journals and also chapters published in various books related to security studies and international relations. |