INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ACADEMY
The International Relations Academy is led by a world-leading expert in leadership, politics, and international law. On the course you will explore pressing global questions such as; is there a recipe for successful government? Why do nation states fail? What are the traits that unite and distinguish good and bad leaders throughout the past and present? What does it take to negotiate the greatest global challenges facing our world - from nuclear threats to inflation, social conflict, environmental cooperation, and territorial disputes? What role can governments, international organisations, and activists play in this regard? These are some of the questions that you will explore on the course. You will additionally learn when states are legally allowed to start a war and what you, your country, and the global community can do to prevent and respond to natural and political catastrophes. Throughout the course you will develop your own leadership and diplomacy skills, and apply them in a model United Nations negotiation and debate.
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Class 1
Theories of Leadership
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Class 2
Political Change and Revolutions
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Class 3
Government Theory & Practice
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Class 4
Democracy and Society
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Class 5
Politics and the Economy
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Class 6
International Relations
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Class 7
International Organizations & the Law
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Class 8
War and Crisis
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Class 9
Debating and Public Speaking
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Class X
Model United Nations Challenge
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Maximum class size six (6) students
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Individual feedback and academic guidance
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Take-home continuing study exercises and resources
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Letter of Recommendation from your instructor (upon satisfactory participation)
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Access to video recordings of all ten (10) live classes for future review
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Course completion certificate
Why Choose World Scholars Academy?
Your International Relations Instructor
John Helferich, Doctoral candidate in International Relations (University of Oxford)
John Helferich is a final-year doctoral candidate in International Relations at the University of Oxford. He also serves as an Associate College Lecturer in Politics at the University of Oxford and tutors for the Middlebury-CMRS humanities program at Oxford. John holds a master’s degree in International Security from the Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po, graduating summa cum laude.
His research interests lie at the intersection of Foreign Policy Analysis and International Relations Theory, with a broader interest in how evolving forms of international cooperation and conflict reveal insights into the transformation of modern statehood. John’s teaching philosophy emphasizes engaging students in deeper reflection on how to think, rather than what to think, fostering intellectual curiosity and analytic rigor.
Dasha
I took World Business Academy + Business Internship I enjoyed the knowledge and insights from this course and internship. As a student interested in finance sometimes it is tough to find something related to this topic. However, in the internship, we did a lot of work related to finance and also learnt a lot of information about finance, economics, business on the course.
Ritvika B.
I was a part of the World Business Academy and the Business Internship, and they both offered me a really great comprehensive introduction to business and economics. I had Dr. Dericks as my instructor and he was nothing short of supportive and an amazing teacher throughout the courses. I would highly recommend the World Business Academy for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the business sector or even just wanting knowledge of the field!
Kevin Teng
This is the best online course I've ever taken. The teacher is very patient with us, and we can feel free to ask any questions. Dr. Derricks wanted us not only to learn what he taught, but to learn how to learn and love learning. I learned a lot in just one week and will definitely come back next time.
Christella Umutoni
The World Coders Academy program was a fabulous program. We had a great instructor who was a real expert in computer science and how to teach it. The classes were inclusive and engaging, and what I found most exciting is that you don’t need to be an expert or an intermediate; even if you are a beginner, you can make it. During most classes, we covered a lot of content about computer science and programming. There was enough time to practice what we studied.
Ishaan
World Scholars Academy has taught me many useful lessons in the business world with depth and clarity. Dr. Derricks made sure that we understood the material by letting us ask questions whenever we were confused. This course is a very interactive way where you can learn a whole ton about business.
Dhwani
Absolutely brilliant! This was my first online course, and it checked every box for a first timer: mentor, content, environment, and comprehension. Dr Dericks made sure to assist each of us thoroughly and cover every topic extensively. It definitely set a tone for what I want to do. Highly recommended to every student wanting to purse business.
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