The curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in International Relations & Diplomacy at AUT is developed by mirroring academically equivalent undergraduate programs offered by Arizona State University (ASU), in particular programs in International Relations and Political Science delivered through the School of Politics and Global Studies at ASU. The AUT program reflects the structure, learning objectives, and academic progression logic of these ASU programs, while being adapted to AUT’s institutional context, Uzbekistan’s regulatory framework, and local and regional labor-market needs.
IR fundamentals
Global issues analysis
Actors & institutions
Evidence-based methods
Policy evaluation
Professional communication
Earn Two Bachelor’s Degrees in 4 years.
The Bachelor in International Relations & Diplomacy offers a 3+1 Dual Degree Pathway in partnership with the School of Politics and Global Studies at ASU
Students complete three years at AUT and finish their final year at ASU (online or on campus in Arizona) graduating with two bachelor's degrees in just four years.*
Students choosing the on-campus option may apply for OPT, allowing eligible graduates to work legally in the United States for up to three years (depending on program eligibility)
You Graduate With:
Bachelor of Science in International Relations & Diplomacy from AUT, Uzbekistan
Bachelor of Science in International Relations from the School of Politics and Global Studies at ASU, United States
*Final year at ASU eligibility depend on successful credit transfer and approval by Arizona State University. Program details may vary based on academic progress.
Explore the key courses that will shape your academic journey at AUT. Each course is carefully designed to develop the knowledge and skills essential for your future success. Below is a detailed semester-by-semester breakdown.
SGS 101 – Thinking Globally (GCSI)
POS 160 – Global Politics (GCSI)
MAT 142 – College Mathematics
COM 225 – Public Speaking
PHI 105 – Introduction to Ethics
Modern History of Uzbekistan (National Requirement)
INR 205 – Perspectives on International Relations
DAT 250 – Data Science and Society
FIS 201 – Innovation in Society
ECN 212 – Microeconomic Principles
SOS 110 – Sustainable World
Philosophy (National Requirement)
ENG 101 – English Composition I
SGS 323 – International Development
SGS 204 – Professional Global Career Development
ECN 211 – Macroeconomic Principles
SGS 370 – Geopolitics (GCSI)
Religious Studies (National Requirement)
ENG 102 – English Composition II
POS 301 – Empirical Political Inquiry (SOBE)
POS 486 – International Political Economy (GCSI)
SGS 303 – Global Trends (GCSI)
POS 350 – Comparative Politics
POS 325 – Public Policy Development
SGS 350 – Economic Development and Globalization
FMS 351 – Emerging Digital Media
POS 370 – Law and Society
SGS 379 – The Resource Curse
ULC – Dual Degree Preparation (Summer Term, for Eligible Students)
POS 401 – Political Statistics (QTRS)
SGS 321 – International Institutions and Global Governance
POS 368 – Ethics and Human Rights (GCSI)
SGS 341 – Humanitarian Crisis and International Intervention
POS 484 – Internship
POS 465 – International Organization and Law (GCSI)
Elective – ECN 360: Economic Development (or ASU-equivalent)
Elective – Practical Diplomacy and Negotiation Skills (AUT-developed, ASU-aligned)
Diplomacy and Foreign Policy of Uzbekistan (National Context Course)
Regional Studies
POS 480 – Global Justice (GCSI)
Elective – SOC 334: Technology and Society (or ASU-equivalent)
Elective – POS 467: International Security (GCSI) (or ASU-equivalent)
SGS 494 – Diplomacy / Policy Design Studio (Capstone)
Upper-Division International Relations Track Elective
Spend three years at AUT and one year at ASU to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from AUT and a bachelor’s degree from ASU. A Bachelor in International Relations & Diplomacy from AUT and a Bachelor of Science in International Relations Trade from Arizona State University (ASU)
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