B.A. (Hons.) Global Affairs
Course Start Date
1st August 2023
End Date
31 July 2027
Duration
4 Years
Programme Fee (Yearly)
Rs. 3.5 Lacs
B.A. (Hons.) Global Affairs
Course Curriculum: B.A. (Hons.) Global Affairs
1st Year
During the first year of coursework, the focus shall be on ensuring that the students acquire strong foundations in the social sciences. They will examine classic texts in Philosophy, focus on key concepts in Economics, and review the main outlines of global politics in History. Most significantly, they will rigorously practice expressing themselves both in writing and in speech to learn how to effectively communicate their ideas.
2nd Year
In the second year, JSIA’s faculty will train students in developing solid research and analytical skills in order to facilitate them in eventually taking control of their own education. The faculty would like them to find something that they are passionate about and proceed to specialise. Students’ increasingly advanced coursework will both challenge and support them as they start examining how politics plays out in specific regions of the world. They will also be moving from the general to the more specific as they enter into new sub-disciplines such as Foreign Policy Analysis, Conflict Studies, and Development Studies.
3rd Year
By the third year, students will be deeply immersed in the intricacies of contemporary global politics. Central issues shall be examined and debated in detail; How do individual international organisations work? How do diplomats operate on a day-to-day basis? Are changes in military technology fundamentally reshaping the global balance of power? Under what circumstances is international trade a benefit to societies? What is the role of media in today’s networked world?
4th Year
As students transition into the fourth year, they gain considerable theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of global politics. With this base and interest, student can choose one of the two pathways available: (1). They can either opt for electives from JSIA or/and other Schools of JGU or they can take a combination of 3 electives and independent research study under the supervision of a faculty member. (2). Alternatively, students have the option of undertaking the study abroad programme by applying for our semester exchange programme with partner Universities.
Programme Modalities:
The B.A. (Hons.) Global Affairs is a 4-year programme. It is a residential, full-time, five-day-a-week degree programme. Students graduate with B.A. (Hons.) (G.A.) at the end of 4 years.
Foreign Language training is an essential requirement for the residential programme and language classes are offered throughout the duration of the programme. Students have the option of choosing from among Spanish, German, French and Mandarin.
Students can choose to continue at JSIA after graduation to pursue their Masters in Diplomacy, Law and Business (M.A. DLB) programme offered by JSIA and can become eligible to apply to American universities for a Master’s degree.
The coursework at JSIA can be supplemented with an international exchange in a different part of the world, which will provide students with the unique opportunity to experience diverse societies and distinct political systems.
Course Curriculum:
First Year
Semester-A (Fall)
Semester A | Credits |
Introduction to Political Science | 4 |
International History I | 4 |
Introduction to Microeconomics | 4 |
Critical Reading and Academic Writing | 3 |
Introduction to Philosophy I | 4 |
Politics of Developing Nations | 4 |
Language | 3 |
Mandatory Industry Internship (1) | 2 |
Total Credits | 28 |
Semester-B (Spring)
Semester B | Credits |
Sociology – I | 4 |
International History II | 4 |
Introduction to Macroeconomics | 4 |
Introduction to Diplomatic Practice | 4 |
Political Philosophy II | 4 |
Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis | 4 |
Language | 3 |
Mandatory Industry Internship (2) | 2 |
Total Credits | 29 |
One Optional Elective (JSIA Elective or Cross Elective) | 4 |
Second Year
Semester-C (Fall)
Semester C | Credits |
Comparative Politics | 4 |
Sociology of Development Studies | 4 |
Introduction to International Organizations & UN System | 4 |
IR Theory & Concepts | 4 |
Foreign Policy Analysis | 4 |
Language | 3 |
Mandatory Industry Internship (3) | 2 |
Total Credits | 25 |
One Optional Elective (JSIA Elective or Cross Elective) | 4 |
Semester-D (Spring)
| Semester D | Credits |
| Conflict Management & Peace Negotiations | 4 |
| World News from Multiple Perspectives | 4 |
| Indian Foreign Policy | 4 |
| Language | 3 |
| International Security | 4 |
| Total Credits | 19 |
| One Optional Elective (JSIA Elective or Cross Elective) |
Third Year
Semester-E (Fall)
Semester E | Credits |
Pathway One | |
Foreign Language level V [3 credits]
| 3 |
Electives of 18 credits | 18 |
Pathway Two | |
Or Semester Exchange/Dual Degree | 21 |
Total Credits | 21 |
Semester-F* (Spring)
| Semester F | Credits |
| Pathway One | |
| Electives or Electives + IRS* of 9 credits | 21 |
| Pathway Two | |
| Semester Exchange Only | 21 |
| Total Credits | 21 |
Fourth Year
Semester-G (Fall)
| Semester G | Credits |
Pathway One | |
| Electives or Electives + IRS* of 9 credits | 21 |
| Pathway Two | |
| Semester Exchange Only | 21 |
| Total Credits | 21 |
Semester-H (Spring)
Semester H | Credits |
Pathway One | |
Pathway One: Electives or Electives + IRS* of 9 credits | 21 |
Pathway Two | |
Semester Exchange Only | 21 |
Total Credits | 21 |
Credit Summary for B.A. [Hons.] Global Affairs [8 Semesters]
Semester | Credits |
Semester A | 28 |
Semester B | 29 |
Semester C | 25 |
Semester D | 19 |
Semester E | 21 |
Semester F | 21 |
Semester G | 21 |
Semester H | 21 |
Total Credits for graduation | 185 |
General Guidelines
- All students should complete three mandatory industry internships in any of the first five semesters (A, B, C, D or E). Each internship carries two credits.
Guidelines for IRS for BA students
- Students can opt for only one IRS during the four-year duration of the programme
- Eligibility for opting IRS in semesters F, G or H:
- No “F” in the transcript for core papers.
- CGPA: 6.00 (after completing 2 years).
Note:
- BAGA students should complete three mandatory industry internships in any of the first five semesters (A, B, C, D or E). Each internship carries two credits.
- In semester F: Students can opt for a combination of three electives + one IRS of 9
JSIA-JSBF Minors Programmes
Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA) and Jindal School of Business and Finance (JSBF), have launched a minor programme of 24 credits for JSIA students.
JSBF is offering two minor programmes to JSIA students: (1). Business and Finance Minor, (2). Entrepreneurship Minor.
I. Business and Finance Minor programme
The minor programme in the Banking and Finance trackway for JSIA students is composed of core courses of 16 credits and electives of 8 credits with a total of 24 credits as follows:
Course Name | Credits |
Core courses (Students will select core courses of 16 credits total) | |
Effective Business Communication | 2 |
Business Intelligence using Tableau | 6 |
Corporate Governance in Financial Institutions | 4 |
Marketing for Financial Services | 4 |
Global Financial Markets | 4 |
Principles of Management | 4 |
Total core courses credits | 16 |
Electives (Two Electives of 4 credits) | 8 |
Total credits | 24 |
II. Entrepreneurship Minor programme
The minor programme in the Banking and Finance trackway for JSIA students is composed of core courses of 18 credits and electives of 6 credits with a total of 24 credits as follows:
Course Name | Credits |
Core courses | |
Principles of Management | 4 |
Accounting Essentials for New Ventures | 4 |
Consumer Behaviour | 4 |
Entrepreneurial Economics | 4 |
Project Management and Planning | 2 |
Total core courses | 18 |
Electives (Two electives (4 credits, 2 credits)) | 6 |
Total credits | 24 |
Students Selection Criteria
- Must be a full-time JSIA student in BA or MA programmes from semester two
- This new programme is effective from fall 2021 and applies to 2021 (MA) and 2020 (BA)
- Must have consistently achieved a high standard of academic standing of 6.0 GPA
- The applicant must not have any judgment against them in either the DC/UMC/SHC
JSAA-JSIA Minors Programmes
Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA) and Jindal School of Art and Architecture (JSAA), have launched a mutual minor programme of 24 credits for their students.
JSAA is offering minor programme in Urban & Community studies to JSIA students. And JSIA is offering three minor programmes: (1). International Affairs, (2). Advanced International Affairs and (3). Political Science
JSAA minor programme: Urban -Community Studies
The minor programme in the Urban -Community Studies trackway for JSIA students is composed of six core courses and two electives with a total of 24 credits as follows:
Core courses | Number of credits |
The City: A multiple perspective (Intro to urban studies) | 3 |
Land: Perceptions; prejudices and politics | 3 |
Anthropology of Communities and Settlements: caste, class, gender | 3 |
Law, Governance and Community Planning (including Negotiation, Facilitation and Conflict resolution) | 3 |
Margins & Marginality | 3 |
Development & Sustainability (Introduction to Community Planning & Development) | 3 |
Two Electives | |
Elective 1 (any from the pathway requirements seminars) | 3 |
Elective 1 (any from the pathway requirements seminars) | 3 |
Total credits | 24 |
Students Selection Criteria
- Must be a full-time JSIA/JSAA student in BA or MA programme from semester two onwards.
- This new programme will be effective from fall 2021 and applies to JSIA 2021 JSAA is to specify the batch that is eligible to apply for the minor programme.
- Must have consistently achieved a high standard of academic standing of 6.0 GPA
- The applicant must not have any judgment against them in either the DC/UMC/SHC