General Information

      Department of International Relations

      General Information

      Department Administration

      Head of Department
      Prof. Dr. Yalcin SARIKAYA
      Deputy Head of Department
      Asst. Prof. Dr. Ayten MEHMED AKSAC
      Deputy Head of Department
      Asst. Prof. Dr. Tolga CIKRIKCI

      Establishment Year and History

      2008
      Year of Establishment

      The Department of International Relations was established in 2008 within Giresun University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. Since its foundation, the department has aimed to train qualified individuals in diplomacy, international politics, and foreign relations.

      Program Type

      Bachelor's Degree Program 4 Years Duration Full-Time Education 240 ECTS

      Graduation Requirements

      240
      Total ECTS
      2.00
      Minimum CGPA
      8
      Semesters

      All compulsory and elective courses must be successfully completed for graduation.

      Educational Focus Areas

      International Relations Theories

      Realism, liberalism, constructivism

      Foreign Policy Analysis

      Turkish foreign policy, regional policies

      International Law

      Treaties, international organizations

      Diplomacy and Negotiation

      Diplomatic protocol, negotiation techniques

      Core Principles and Values

       
      Analytical and critical thinking skills
       
      Global perspective and intercultural understanding
       
      Ethical values and professional responsibility
       
      Academic integrity and research ethics
       
      Balance of national interests and international cooperation

      Foreign Language Education

      Students in our department receive comprehensive foreign language education to communicate effectively in the international arena:

      English
      Compulsory language education
      Second Foreign Language
      Elective courses
      Professional English
      Diplomatic terminology