Diplomatic Practice I (550)The
course examines the establishment conduct of diplomatic relations, the
organization and functions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Introduction to International Relations (560)This
course examines the theories of operation of the International
Political System with emphasis on Nature of Power, conflict, and
approaches to international peace and cooperation.
Public International Law I (580)This
course examines the nature and development of International Law.
Subjects of International Law, immunities from Jurisdiction,
Jurisdiction over persons, and International Criminal Law.
Liberian Diplomatic History (590)This
course examines the conduct of Liberian Diplomacy during few periods,
pre world War ll world War ll, the cold war period, and the post-cost
war period. Both internal and external factors which influenced
Liberia's Foreign Policy are analyzed.
Diplomatic Practice II (650)This
course examines protocol and procedure, diplomatic privileges and
immunities under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic (1961, and
Convention on Consular Relations (1963).
International Organization (670)An
examination of the development of contemporary Inter-Governmental
Political Organizations with emphasis on the United Nations System, the
OAU/AU, and ECOWAS.
Public International Law II (680)This
course examines territorial question as they relate to Jurisdiction
over, International Agreements, and peaceful settlement of disputes.
International Political Economy (690)An
examination of political determinants of International Economic
Relations with emphasis on the North-South Dialogue, International
Trade, International Monetary Exchange, and Regional Integration.
Diplomatic Practice III (750)This
course examines the functioning of the United Nations. The Organization
and function of Liberia's permanent Mission to the United Nations. The
Vienna Convention on the representation of States in their relations
with International Organizations of a universal charter (1975),
Conference Practice and Management, the diplomat and the media.
Comparative Foreign Policy (760)An
analysis of Foreign Policy making with attention to the varying impact
of political culture and political institutions. Selected case studies
will include the USA, Russia, EU, Japan, China, and the Third World.
Liberia Foreign Trade, Interantional Trade and Investment (770)Public
and private aspects of trade and investment are examined. Topic will
include multi-lateral trade negotiations under the WTO, monetary
ex-change controls, industrial property rights, foreign investment
incentives, and corporate competition laws. The subject also examines
the Liberian Foreign Trade Policy, its practice and protocol, and
relation with other countries and institutions.
Public International Law III (780)This course examines the Legal nature of War, War Crimes, Humanitarian Law, and Collective Measures through the United Nations.
Foreign Language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish) Program
The
language program is intended to equip participants with basic
communication skills in few international languages such as French,
Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic.
Current Events (850)This
program acquaints and informs the students of issues on contemporary
relevance as it relates to the current situation of the global
community.