29/09/2023
Are you ready to seize the opportunities in a world driven by digitalization and emerging technologies? In the ever-evolving landscape of the 21st century, change is the only constant. The short-, medium-, and long-term future is set to be shaped by the relentless advance of technology, and at IE University, we're leading the charge to prepare you for this dynamic transformation.
Recently, we’ve seen just how intertwined the advance of technology and global affairs have become, and how that inter-relationship is reaching and disrupting every corner of the geopolitical sector. Technology and global affairs have become a complex puzzle, profoundly interrelated; global affairs disciplines now require that their particular skills, knowledge and experience go hand-in-hand with tech know-how if you want to succeed professionally in the sector. These profiles, right now, are in short supply compared to the number of positions that require them.
Now, IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs and Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs have joined forces in the Master in Technology and Global Affairs, a program specifically established to provide specialized training to professionals in the sphere. Anybody with a background in the public or private sector, or third-sector organizations operating within the global affairs space, has the opportunity to gain much more than just understanding of that complexity.
Graduates of the program will be uniquely equipped to unpick the labyrinthine threads of technology’s influence on global affairs, and leverage the power and possibility of emerging tech to make the world a better place.
Three pillars to align your training with your career ambitions
The Master in Technology and Global Affairs is built upon three pillars that reflect, with a tech focus, critical elements of the geopolitical sphere; Citizenship and Rights, Geopolitics and Security, and Prosperity and Economy. Throughout the program, alongside fundamental technology content and transversal to those pillars, is the topic of Governance and Regulation, an important foundational issue in the subject.
If your ambition is to make an impact on the geopolitical sphere at a global level, you’ll need a holistic understanding of the fundamentals of global governance and security, diplomacy, trade and development.
You’ll also benefit from a comprehensive exploration of the importance of technology in every aspect of modern international affairs. You’ll dive into, among other subjects:
Political science The examination of the theory and practice of government and politics at local, national and international levels, looking at different systems and their impact on societies.
International relations The analysis of the complex dynamics that shape global affairs, imparting the tools and concepts needed to lead state-level agencies, national and international organizations and multinational corporations alike.
Economics The discovery of the latest trends in corporate finance, global finance mechanisms and the impact of big data and AI on finance, among other subjects.
Law Comparison and analysis of legal solutions to complex global challenges, and tech’s impact on the global legal ecosystem.
AI The emerging tech that’s changing everything. Study the possible applications, opportunities and challenges of AI on the global order.
Fintech The study of tech’s disruption of the finance industry, covering blockchain, cloud computing and the evolution in the delivery of financial services, away from traditional models.
Big Data analysis Structured and unstructured data in large quantities can provide valuable, actionable insight to data scientists, informing policy and providing measurable metrics for state, nongovernmental and corporate organizations alike.
With a year in Paris at Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs, and a year in Madrid at IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, you’ll benefit from the expertise, experience and outstanding faculty of two world-leading institutions in the space.
What’s more, the Center for the Governance of Change, the driving force behind Tech4Democracy, provide invaluable input and resources throughout the program, too.
Boost your career trajectory in any sector
As it’s such a holistic and comprehensive program, Master in Technology and Global Affairs students graduate with uniquely multidisciplinary skills that perfectly place them to leverage their expertise at the point where these disciplines meet.
What you’ll take away from the program opens doors to a wide range of possible career paths:
Analyst with government or security organization Geopolitical instability plays a key role in economic uncertainty, and therefore in business and multilateral organizations’ strategies. Analysts who can provide strategic advice based on insights they’ve drawn from available data are in high demand, not just in business but by nation states and security organizations, international groups, charities and consultancies.
Consultant or lawyer for international organization A global vision of the sector’s legal landscape, and the insight and understanding to act on it, will make you a valuable asset to any employer working in a transnational setting.
Cybersecurity advisor in any sector The threat of cyber attacks poses challenges at every level of business and government. Understanding the tech ecosystem, and confidence with the technology itself, can help you protect your employer in a role Fortune describes as “largely insulated from market downturns.”
Regulatory/compliance advisor for governments, international organizations, business or charity Compliance is a critical issue for any corporate or state body, particularly one working internationally, where compliance may differ from one geography to another. Demand for compliance specialists, particularly in digital compliance, has been rising for some years and is now “historically high” in some territories.
Researcher/analyst for a global think tank Think tanks around the world are looking for solutions to pressing problems, whether climate change, violent conflict, or the impact of AI on employment trends—the list is pretty much endless. Knowledge of emerging tech, confidence in data insights and a worldwide vision of geopolitics is exactly the profile they’re looking for.
Your profile will be in demand
As a graduate with certified degrees from two of the world’s leading educators in the global affairs sphere, plus a degree certificate issued jointly by both, it’s not just your transversal skills and knowledge that will stand out in the labor market—your academic performance will, too.
It’s a competitive environment out there, but professionals who can combine these skills expertly are in great demand in every sector of the global affairs arena.
The world is changing faster than ever, and the best way to keep ahead of that change, and place yourself right at the meeting point of technology and global affairs, is a program that combines the disciplines holistically.
For more on the Master in Technology and Global Affairs, check out the website.
