GLOBAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS AT IE IE School of Global and Public Affairs offers dynamic, hands-on programs that prepare students to confront the ever-changing real-world issues happening today.
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SHAPING LEADERS TODAY WHO WILL IMPACT OUR WORLD TOMORROW
As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, the complex and changing role of international relations and public affairs has never been more important. Today, our world is faced with the challenge of governing rapid technological and societal change. Their actions and policies impact one another on a global scale that will only continue to grow over time. World actors, from government officials to multinational corporations to NGOs, must form relationships and bridges that allow them to work together toward a healthy and mutually beneficial global society.
IE School of Global and Public Affairs is committed to creating global leaders who are ready to face the future, creating a world governed for all while constantly adapting to change. The framework for our programs are upheld by the school’s three pillars: teaching, research and the educational ecosystem. Through these pillars, we cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset for solving the real issues confronted in the modern world; inspire innovation and understanding of current technologies; and promote diversity and synergies in our global society.
We prepare future graduates to step forward on the world stage with a comprehensive understanding of how global international relations, economics and development and public policy affect societies, businesses, technology, trade, politics and more. Students will gain insight on the intersection of the public and private sectors, the Atlantic world and its global dimension and the complex interactions among innovation, technology and society.
Whether you’re just starting out on your educational journey or continuing your academic growth, IE School of Global and Public Affairs has the perfect program for you. Our programs range from comprehensive bachelor’s degrees to specialized master’s degrees for professionals looking to upgrade their skills. We train students with experiential hands-on learning, preparing them to become next generation of leaders in the public and private sectors around the globe. Professionals who want to deepen their understanding of the international arena, experienced workers looking for a career change and new students alike will gain the skills they need to impact global interactions.
Letter from the Dean
We would like to thank you for your interest in IE School of Global and Public Affairs. The world is now more complex and interconnected than it’s ever been, and the global order is shifting all the time as new forces enter and shape the global stage. The effects of rapid technological and societal change can now be felt across all regions and countries of the world. New kinds of jobs are emerging, the traditional media landscape is shifting, and the tools used for war and the battlefields themselves are changing.
Now more than ever, we need people with a global mindset who are capable of understanding and managing these rapid changes. If you’re reading this, you are likely already interested in global affairs. If you want to become an agent of change and a driver of these processes of transformation, you should consider joining us at IE.
We are a leading educational and research institution in the heart of Europe. We shape leaders who can navigate our complex, interdependent and rapidly changing world.
Pillars
Teaching
We apply an entrepreneurial spirit to everything we do, emphasizing impact and providing solutions to real-world challenges.
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Research
We encourage social innovation by understanding technology and change, and by learning to anticipate new developments.
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Ecosystem
We shape a diverse and global community of humanistic, transformational leaders.
Here's howACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Bachelor in International Relations
This comprehensive hands-on program prepares students for a career in the international public and private sectors. Students will learn to engage in complex economic, political and social dynamics.
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Bachelor in Politics, Law and Economics
This dynamic, multidisciplinary degree combines real-world, experiential learning in politics, law and economics. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of how these fields intersect and are prepared to lead social change and development on a global scale.
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Masters Programs
Our Master programs are for believers, changers and challengers. Understand the world that is to come with a Master’s degree made for leaders of the future.
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Dual Degrees
A dual degree from IE offers a competitive advantage and the opportunity to commit to two fields of study. Graduates are prepared to excel in the industry and position of their choice.
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GLOBAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS AT IE: OUR MAIN FOCUSES
The intersection of the public and private sectors
The intricate relationship between businesses and governments becomes even more complex at a global level. Students learn how to influence and navigate the areas where the public and private sectors converge.
CENTER FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF CHANGE
The Atlantic world and its global dimension
Transatlantic relationships encompass their own realm of challenges, including trade, financial regulation, democratization and terrorism, among many others. Students become leaders in cooperative efforts throughout the Atlantic world, with a particular focus on the US-European relationship.
TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONS INITIATIVE
The complex interactions among innovation, technology and society
As both technology and society evolve at a rapid pace, it is important to understand the impact that their changes have on one another. Students become familiar with the global forces that drive and merge innovation, technology and society.