The management of natural resources and the resolution of environmental issues are increasingly important factors in determining the course of international relations. Competition for natural resources and efforts to control that competition are shaped largely by the geographical distribution of resources and by those who consume them.
Environmental problems cross borders.
This unique 12 course joint degree program offers students an opportunity to combine study in international relations and environmental science. These decisions are based on one complete application to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Students that are admitted by one department and not the other have the option to pursue the one-year MA degree in the department into which they were admitted. Requirements Students are required to complete the core degree requirements for the one-year IR MA program as previously stated. CEES Elective Courses Students are required to complete two approved elective courses from the CEES course offerings for a total of 8 CEES elective credits.