The ADP International Relations is a two-year associate degree designed to introduce students to the foundations of international politics, diplomacy, foreign policy, global affairs, and contemporary international issues. The program develops a practical understanding of how states, institutions, and international organizations interact within the global system.
Students explore key areas such as international relations theory, regional affairs, human rights, international security, globalization, and public policy while strengthening their communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The program prepares graduates for entry-level opportunities in public and private organizations and also provides a pathway for further study in International Relations or related disciplines, subject to university admission and credit-transfer policies.
| Sr. | Code | Course Title | CreditHours | LabHours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN-301 | English-I (English Composition & Comprehension) | 3 | 0 | - |
| 2 | AR-301 | Functional Arabic-I | 2 | 0 | - |
| 3 | CS-301 | Introduction to Information Communication Technology | 2 | 1 | - |
| 4 | IR-301 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 | 0 | - |
| 5 | IR-302 | Introduction to Political Sciences | 3 | 1 | - |
| 6 | MT-303 | Business Mathematics | 3 | 0 | - |
| Total Credits | 16 | 2 |
| Sr. | Code | Course Title | CreditHours | LabHours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN-312 | English – II (Communication Skills) | 3 | 0 | EN-301 |
| 2 | AR-312 | Functional Arabic-II | 2 | 0 | AR-301 |
| 3 | EC-323 | Introduction to Economics | 3 | 0 | - |
| 4 | IR-403 | Approaches and Theories of International Relations | 3 | 0 | - |
| 5 | SS-301 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | 0 | - |
| 6 | HG-305 | Pakistan Studies | 3 | 0 | - |
| Total Credits | 17 | 0 |
| Sr. | Code | Course Title | CreditHours | LabHours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN-421 | English – III (Technical Report Writing & Presentation Skills) | 3 | 0 | EN-301,EN-312 |
| 2 | IR-401 | Globalization and International Relations | 3 | 0 | - |
| 3 | IR-402 | Diplomatic History of IR, 1648 – 1945 | 3 | 0 | - |
| 4 | IR-403 | Approaches and Theories of International Relations | 3 | 0 | - |
| 5 | IS-403 | Islamic Education-I | 2 | 0 | - |
| 6 | ST-301 | Business Statistics | 3 | 0 | - |
| Total Credits | 17 | 0 |
| Sr. | Code | Course Title | CreditHours | LabHours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RM-401 | Research Methods | 3 | 0 | - |
| 2 | EN-432 | English - IV | 3 | 0 | EN-421,EN-301,EN-312 |
| 3 | IR-404 | Geo-Political Structure of the World | 3 | 0 | - |
| 4 | IR-405 | International Relations: 1945 to 2000 | 3 | 0 | IR-402 |
| 5 | IS-414 | Islamic Education-II | 2 | 0 | IS-403 |
| 6 | SW-301 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 | 0 | - |
| Total Credits | 17 | 0 |
