B. Sc International Relations and Diplomacy

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Overview

The International Relations programme is of great international relevance since its contents touch on virtually all facets of the contemporary international system. It is both theoretically and practically significant and useful to the modern man. Theoretically, the programme encapsulates array of pragmatic theories such as power theory, the realist theory, the linkage theory and the world systems theory all of which can be used to explain and predict present and future international issues, events and challenges. Practically, graduates of the programme have numerous employment opportunities. For example, they can be employed in Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Organizations.

Philosophy

The philosophy underlying the B.Sc. International Relations Degree programme is to produce competent and confident graduate whose minds are well developed and who are intellectually sound in the field of International Relations, and who can make meaningful contributions to the political and socio-economic development of Nigeria, Africa and indeed the entire world

Objectives

The objectives of the International Relations degree programme are to:

1. stimulate in students an appreciation of international relations theories and other tools of analysis, and their applications in different contexts at the national and international levels;

2. provide students with a broad and balanced knowledge and practical skills in international relations;

3. develop in students the ability to apply their international relations theories, analytical tools, knowledge and skills to the solution of international problems;

4. produce students who have the competences in fieldwork, data collection as well as ability to analyse and present these in coherent form;

5. provide students with relevant knowledge and skills for further studies in international relations as a multi-disciplinary field of study; and

6. generate in students an appreciation of the importance of international relations in national- political, economic, and social development on the one hand and in the maintenance of global peace and security on the other.

Employable Skills
21st Century Skills
Unique Features
Admission Requirements
Graduation Requirements

The product of this programme should be able to demonstrate remarkable skills based on well-grounded knowledge of Securities and Investments management, particularly in the operation of security market and design of financial systems to suit changing investments requirements of organisations.

At the end of the course, the students are expected to demonstrate certain employability skills such as:

  1. setting priorities to be able to handle long and short-term goals;

  2. leadership qualities manifested through self-assurance and confidence to effectively handle employers, supervisors, and co-workers;

  3. good communication;

  4. motivation and initiative;

  5. reliability and dependability;

  6. accommodation and spirit for team work;

  7. emotional control and Patience;

  8. resilience, adaptability and cooperative; and

  9. decisiveness and the ability to not only deal with tasks but also work stress.

The programme would lead to the development/acquisition of the following 21st century skills by the students:

  1. critical thinking;

  2. communication skills;

  3. creativity;

  4. problem solving;

  5. perseverance;

  6. collaboration;

  7. information literacy;

  8. technology skills and digital literacy;

  9. media literacy;

  10. global awareness; and

  11. self-direction.

The features of this programme are in its delivery process which shall involve:

  1. lectures and consultation-based learning methods;

  2. activity-based engagements to provide opportunities for students to learn by doing in such a way that their progress can easily be monitored, assessed and evaluated. The process shall be reinforced with some form of case studies methods with real life examples; and

  3. the use of technology media inform of digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaboratively and to create and communicate knowledge.

For admission into any of the first-degree programmes of the University, a candidate shall be required to possess the following minimum qualifications:

  • Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects at not more than two (2) sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

  • Candidates seeking admission by Direct Entry into 200 level must have at least five (5) O’ level credit passes, in addition to a minimum of two (2) relevant subjects at Advanced level or approved equivalents.

UTME Candidates (4-Year Degree Programme)

To qualify for entry into the 4-year programme for the award of a B.Sc. Degree in Securities and Investments, a candidate must fulfil the following:

  • Possess Five O’ level credit passes at not more than two sittings in five subjects which should include English Language, Mathematics and any other three related subjects from among the following namely: Economics, Principles of Accounts, Accounting, Finance, Book-Keeping, Commerce, Civic Education, Government, Management, Entrepreneurship.

  • Acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Direct Entry Candidates (3-Year Degree Programme)

To qualify for entry into the 3-year programme for the award of a B.Sc. Degree in Securities and Investments, a candidate must fulfil the following:

  • Possess Five O’ level credit passes at not more than two sittings, in five subjects which should include English Language, Mathematics, and any other three related subjects from among the following namely: Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, Accounting, Commerce, Civic Education, Economics, Government, Management, Entrepreneurship.

  • Possess a minimum of two A’ Level passes in the relevant courses acceptable to the

University

The following regulations shall govern the conditions for the award of a honours degree:

1. Candidates admitted through the UTME mode shall have registered for at least 120 units of courses during the 4-year degree programme.

2. Candidates must have registered and passed all the compulsory courses specified for the programme. The determination of the class of degree shall be based on the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) earned at the end of the programme. The CGPA shall be used in the determination of the class of degree

Course Structure

100 Level
200 Level
300 Level
400 Level
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
GST 111 Communication Skills in English 2 C 15 45
GST 112 Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 C 30  
IRS 102 Evolution of Contemporary International System 2 C 30  
IRS 104 The Rise of Nation States 2 C 60  
IRS 101 Ancestors of the Contemporary International System 2 C 60  
IRS 103 Introduction to African Politics 2 C 30  
IRS 105 History of Nigeria 2 C 30  
  Total 14      
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
GST 212 Philosophy,  Logic   and   Human Existence 2 C 30  
ENT 211 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2 C 30  
IRS 202 Structure of International Society 2 C 30  
IRS 204 Political Thought Plato-Machiavelli 2 C 30  
IRS 206 Foundation of Political Economy 2 C 30  
IRS 203 Introduction to Political analysis 2 C 30  
IRS 205 Political Thought Since Hobbes 2 C 30  
IRS 207 New States In World Politics 2 C 30  
SSC 202 Introduction to Computer and its Application 3 C 45  
  Total 19      
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
GST 312 Peace and Conflict Resolution 2 C 30  
ENT 312 Venture Creation 2 C 15 45
IRS 301 International Economic Relations 2 C 30  
IRS 303 The International Political System 2 C 30  
IRS 305 Law of Nations (International Law) 2 C 30  
IRS 307 Intentional Politics in the Post- Cold War Era 2 C 30  
IRS 311 Theory and Practice of Administration 2 C 30  
IRS 304 Diplomacy 2 C 30  
IRS 306 Logic and Methods of Political Inquiry 2 C 30  
IRS 308 International Politics of Africa 2 C 30  
IRS 310 Theories of International Relations 2 C 30  
IRS 312 Integration       Theories       and Regionalism 2 C 30  
SSC 301 Innovation in the Social Sciences 2 C 30  
SSC 302 Research Method I 2 C 30  
  Total 28      

Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
IRS 402 Nigerian Foreign Policy 2 C 30  
IRS 404 Contemporary Strategic Studies 3 C 45  
IRS 406 International Institutions 2 C 30  
IRS 401 Foreign Policy Analysis 3 C 45  
IRS 403 Human Rights 3 C 45  
IRS 405 Foreign Policies of the Powers 2 C 30  
IRS 407 Research Project 6 C   270
SSC 401 Research Method II 2 C 30  
  Total 20