Online PhD in International Relations and Global Development

Charter Major: International Relations and Global Development (GG)

Sub-speciality: Global Governance

AT EULER | EULER-FRANEKER MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY | INSTITUTE

Program Type

Program Type: PhD

School / Institute

Faculty of Law, Economics and Global Affairs

Study Mode

Online (Asynchonous)

Duration

Target duration: 3 to 3.5 years

Tuition

USD 145 per credit hour

Scholarships

Full (officials of CW and EPS); 15% off (IGOs)

Degree Issuance

EUCLID (Euclid University) + Dual degree with EULER (post 11/2024 / AAC completion)

EULER Credits | ECTS

240 (Bachelor) + 80-120 (Master) | +240 (PhD)

EUCLID Credits | US CH

120 (Bachelor) + 40 (Master) | +55-60 (PhD)

Overview

EULER, in cooperation with EUCLID, an intergovernmental treaty-based organization with university mandate, offers to select students from the general public its flagship external (distance or online) degree program called the EUCLID Online PhD in Global Governance (DGG being the program code for this full PhD / Doctorate of Philosophy).

It is the only online PhD program in global governance organized by an intergovernmental institution whose programs are officially used by active diplomats over 4 continents, many of whom have reached high governance levels (ambassador, minister).

This program is an advanced academic program for future academic leaders (professors, deans) and global leaders (NGO leaders, senior civil servants) delivered by a treaty-based and treaty-practicing institution.

Graduation at United Nations Permanent Mission

EULER Chancellor (and EUCLID SG) VIP guest at UN ECLAC

EULER Deputy Chancellor Amb George Said-Zammit

Academic Presentation

EUCLID’s PhD in Global Governance represents 90 US credits (180-240 ECTS) of coursework beyond the Bachelor’s (in application of international standards for recognized PhDs).

In practice, students may enter the DGG with a relevant Master’s degree, complete 35 credit hours of core doctoral courses, followed by the actual writing of the dissertation in 5 phases.

The resulting thesis should be a publishable book offering a clear contribution to the field and establishing the author as a subject-matter expert.

Among the suggested areas of focus are:

New global economic and financial architecture
ESG and SDGs
Regional diplomatic affairs
Small Islands / Small States issues
Inter-ethnic and inter-religious relations
International and treaty law
Sustainable development
IGOs and non-governmental organizations
Nation-specific dissertations

EUCLID = INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN PRACTICE

Photo above: King Abdullah of Jordan greets and congratulates EUCLID’s fist Secretary General Syed Zahid Ali when presenting the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week first prize medal (2016).

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Photo above: EUCLID’s Robin van Puyenbroeck, panel speaker at the UN Academic Impact conference on “Eurozone in Crisis” held at the United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Auditorium, May 2013.

Learning Outcomes

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Requirements

Applicants should have a relevant Master’s degree issued by an institution listed in the UNESCO-IAU handbook/database (WHED) or otherwise duly recognized/accredited. Similar or related backgrounds with adequate professional experience may be considered for Government-sponsored applicants (who are already government staff) who may be admitted without the required educational credential if their level of education and experience is deemed sufficient. EUCLID may require these participants to complete bridge courses prior to enrolling in the program. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and will be tested. Students are expected to be in a position to dedicate 10 to 15 effective hours of study on a weekly basis.

Basic Program Outline (Indicative)

PRIMARY COURSES
Code	Course Name	USCH
ACA-401D	International Academic Writing (Doctorate) View Syllabus	2
TPH-499	Argumentation and Critical Thinking View Syllabus	2
DIP-401	Diplomacy: Theory and Practice View Syllabus	4
LAW-INT1	International Law and Treaty Law (1) View Syllabus	5
DIP-413	International Relations + Fifty Key Thinkers in IR View Syllabus	4
DIP-411	International Conflicts: Theory and History View Syllabus	4
DIP-406A	International Organizations I View Syllabus	4
T-DDIA1	DDIA Thesis 1/5 Bibliography + Outline View Syllabus	5
T-DDIA2	DDIA Thesis 2/5 Draft View Syllabus	5
T-DDIA3	DDIA Thesis 3/5 Completed Draft View Syllabus	5
T-DDIA4	DDIA Thesis 4/5 Editing View Syllabus	5
T-DDIA5	DDIA Thesis 5/5 Final Review View Syllabus	5
	Total Credit Hours (USCH):	50

Note: to consult the current and official curriculum/list of courses from the EUCLID CMS database, please visit: EUCLID Available Degree Programs and follow the program link.

Employment Outlook

As a high-level PhD, the EULER-EUCLID DGG provides outstanding professional and academic preparation to its students for a successful career in global affairs at the international, regional, national and local levels. It is also suitable for careers in academia, media and legal practice. Our alumni have been successful in securing employment and promotions in government service and international organizations, including at the level of ambassador and minister.

Why Study @ EULER

EULER’s parent institution, EUCLID is the only intergovernmental, treaty-based university with a UN-registered charter and recognized expertise in diplomacy. Join the alma mater of ambassadors and senior officials globally.

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Online PhD in International Relations and Global Development