The agiR degree prepares multi-factor analysts capable of advising on international policy.
International policy is doubly polarizing today: to a multiplication of systemic risks such as conflict, disasters and migration is added the emergence of global resources – natural, institutional, financial, technological and social – for the transition. National and local governments (through public policy), international organizations, humanitarian and development NGOs, companies, operators and other private-sector stakeholders are striving to anticipate and adapt with a view to building resilient societies. Managing these different kinds of international governance – crisis management and project management, for example – in both North and South countries requires an awareness of the issues and an in-depth understanding of specific social and cultural contexts.
The agiR degree prepares multi-factor analysts capable of advising on international policy based on the possibilities and vulnerabilities of a given context. Between 60 and 70% of the career-oriented program is taught by active professionals and it includes a long (four- to six-month) internship abroad.
agiR is a Sciences Po Rennes Master’s-level diploma in addition to a political science degree or university-level two-year Master’s degree (M2).
The agiR Master is open to students who have completed four years of study in a political science program with an international relations major or a five-year university Master’s degree in the humanities, economics or social sciences with the same major. It is particularly suited to students with a solid academic background seeking to acquire practical career skills, experience and a network in the field of international cooperation and project development. Proficiency in English is a prerequisite. A second foreign language and international experience are encouraged.
The program includes a minimum of 300 hours of classes in addition to the internship.
UE1: International stakeholders: an introduction (100 hours)
- How stakeholders and donors operate, calls for projects, advocacy and soft skillsin organizations
UE2: Analysis of geopolitical contexts – Europe/Asia/Africa/Latin America (100 hours)
- Analysis of political and social systems, development economics and environmental assessments
UE3: Governance of resources and risks (100 hours)
- Analysis of social/environmental/financial risks, humanitarian crisis management, evaluation of transition projects
UE4: Internship with report presentation (minimum 16 weeks)
The agiR Master degree imparts the following skills:
- How to analyze international multi-factor and intercultural contexts
- How to prepare bids and develop international projects
- How to present a project for lobbying and funding purposes
- How to measure impact and assess risks and resources,
- Advanced knowledge of the theoretical and legal framework of international goals in terms of managing risks, resources and transitions
- Advanced knowledge of the professional environment of international organizations
- Ability to speak a foreign language in an international professional context
First-time students:
Students not enrolled in a Sciences Po network school can apply to the program if they hold a five-year Master’s degree (M2) in the humanities, economics or social sciences with a major in international relations.
Continuing education:
Continuing education applicants must also have completed a two-year Master’s degree (M2).
The program can accommodate between 15 and 20 students.
Fluency in English is a prerequisite. A second foreign language and international experience (internship or study abroad program) are encouraged.
The agiR degree is a springboard to junior-level roles at design firms, companies, NGOs, think tanks and local authorities, through internships or international volunteering. These positions are a medium-term stepping stone to others at UN agencies, the European Union, AFD and other international organizations and agencies that recruit more experienced profiles.
Second-year Master’s admission
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+ The completed application file and supporting documents should be emailed as a single PDF to the address indicated on page 2 of the file.
If your application is accepted, you may be contacted for an interview with the academic program director(s).
