Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & International Relations

This program is Accredited by ACICS – Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

BA in Political Science and International Affairs Program is designed not only to prepare students for careers in fields related to international affairs and government, but also to support research and teaching within a multi-cultural environment based on respect for human dignity, universal human rights and freedoms for all men and women regardless of race, color, creed or religion.

Highly-qualified academic staff and students, representing a wide variety of cultural and geographical backgrounds, are dedicated in combining academic merits of political science and international relations with “real world” experience in close cooperation with the private sector, with government agencies and with NGOs.

Why Study Political Science and International Affairs?

• Know your rights.
• Become informed and take action in current affairs.
• Politics is a living, breathing subject.
• Personal Development and learn a wide range of skills.
• Government Job availability and Career Opportunities in the private sector.

Fun Fact: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2018, the median annual wage for political scientists was $117,110.

Program Learning Goals

• Read, understand and write on issues of political science and international relations.
• Identify actors, structures, processes and complex interactions of politics, international business, and diplomacy.
• Analyze regional, national, international, transnational issues.
• Attain competency in contemporary social science research including qualitative and quantitative tools.
• Adopt a multi-disciplinary perspective.
• Discuss and implement major theories of political science and international relations
• Formulate policy options in case-specific analyses.
• Have critical thinking on concepts, arguments, and key issues.
• Write sound papers and conduct relevant presentations from readings and research findings.
• Become ready to engage in professional life, academic studies and voluntary community service.

Future Careers

Foreign Service Officer, Intergovernmental Affairs Officer, Project Manager, Consultant, Gender and Equality Expert, Program Assistant, Liaison Officer, and Global Coordinator.

Graduation Requirements

The BA degree in Economics is earned by completing the program course requirements of 120 credit hours. Of these credit hours, 60 credits are core courses, 39 general education credits, and 21 core elective credits. Students must meet their core requirements as well as their general education requirements. In addition, students must meet the following criteria:

Students enrolled in the undergraduate program must maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 to qualify for the BA degree, to remain in good standing, and to graduate. The Maximum Time Frame (MTF) for completion of the BA program is 180 credits. An undergraduate student may transfer up to 60 credit hours earned at accredited institutions. No degree credit is received by an undergraduate for any failing grade (a grade less than D, or 1.00 out of 4.00-grade points).

Sample Course Outline

About Us

Bay Atlantic University was established in 2013 as a private but non-profit institution of higher education which aims at providing a unique and invaluable opportunity to train world citizens who possess the necessary tools for living up to our global vision.

Bay Atlantic University is a highly respected institution backed by 46 years of educational experience with qualified and experienced professors in the international arena of education. We offer an academically focused, challenging and stimulating learning experience. Located in the political and historical heart of the nation, you are guaranteed to enjoy the true American experience.

BAU Campus

Bay Atlantic University is located in downtown D.C., surrounded by businesses, restaurants, and shopping centers. It is a great place for students who are looking to learn about the ins and outs of the cultural and political fabric of the United States in a safe and friendly community.

Being a multicultural city, there are various attractions for everyone. The majority of the events are free, so anyone can enjoy the museums, parks, zoos, and monuments. Transportation is easy around the city as the Metro and buses run until 3 am.

The weather is hot and humid in summer, pleasant in spring and autumn, and mild with seasonal snowfall in winter.

Bay Atlantic University Washington, D.C. is a short walk from many of D.C.’s major tourist attractions. The White House is right next door to our building. The National Mall, where the majority of the city’s museums are, is only ten minutes away. Anything that isn’t close can easily be accessed using public transportation.

Our Mission

Bay Atlantic University is aimed at providing a unique and invaluable opportunity to train world citizens who possess the necessary tools for living up to our global vision. It is an integral part of our mission to emphasize creativity and attentiveness in all endeavors of our students and to graduate them as highly desirable and universally employable individuals.

“The mission of Bay Atlantic University is to provide quality American education worldwide through a variety of market-driven programs that will stimulate the intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity that are urgently needed in the global community.”

Goals: In order to fulfill its mission, the university established the following strategic goals.

Offer a variety of degree and diploma programs in emerging and high demand fields To provide education that balances technical, professional, and critical thinking components in an effort to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners

Objectives: In an effort to achieve its strategic goals, the university established the following objectives.

• To ensure a quality learning experience by employing qualified faculty members who are committed to excellent teaching
• To ensure relevant curricula through input from the governing board, industry advisory boards, academic partners, and graduates
• To ensure that the university has adequate physical and financial resources to provide continuous quality education

Our Vision

We are a student-oriented institution with a global vision. Our philosophy is to prepare students with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the challenges of the future global community using state-of-the-art instructional technologies and teaching methods to create market responsive programs. Long-term success for the university, as well as the establishment of a reputation for quality instruction, will depend upon curriculum development and outcomes measurement. The university’s ability to attract and retain students, the ability of students to meet business and industry requirements, and the satisfaction level of graduates and employers are the critical measures for success.

Core Values

Bay Atlantic University aspires to provide education and scholarship of the highest quality — to advance the frontiers of knowledge and to prepare individuals for life, work, and leadership. Some of us make our contribution by engaging directly in teaching, learning, and research, others, by supporting and enabling those core activities in essential ways. Whatever our individual roles, and wherever we work within Bat Atlantic University, we owe it to one another to uphold certain basic values of the community. These include:

• Respect for the rights, differences, and dignity of others
• Honesty and integrity in all dealings
• Conscientious pursuit of excellence in one’s work
• Accountability for actions and conduct in the workplace

The more we embrace these values in our daily lives, the more we create and sustain an environment of trust, cooperation, lively inquiry, and mutual understanding — and advance a commitment to education and scholarship, which all of us share.

Furthermore, at Bay Atlantic University we believe that learning is not confined to formal instruction in traditional classrooms. The University deploys various distance learning and telecommunication methods to provide quality educational services worldwide especially for those who are unprivileged or traditionally undeserved.

Global Outreach

International education is a long-standing part of Bay Atlantic University’s global mission, which includes a wide range of initiatives both in the United States and abroad to facilitate the exchange of knowledge across international boundaries. The University was founded on the premise that higher education should rest on a solid foundation of intercultural dialogue between students and faculty from around the globe.

Students at BAU are encouraged to spend some time of their studies abroad, to increase their knowledge about other counties and cultures, as well as about global issues facing all of us today. To this end, students will be able to visit network campuses located in Istanbul, Berlin, and Cyprus.