 | Study programme 2025-2026 | Français | |
 | International Relations | ||
Programme component of Master's in Computer Engineering and Management (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Engineering |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| UI-M2-IRIGIG-405-M | Optional UE | LAVIS Frédéric | F100 - FPMs - Service du Doyen |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Anglais | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-POLY-531 | International Relations | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Work effectively in teams, develop leadership, and make decisions in multidisciplinary, multicultural and international contexts.
- Interact effectively with others to carry out common projects in various contexts (multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international).
- Identify skills and resources, and research external expertise if necessary.
- Make decisions, individually or collectively, taking into account the parameters involved (human, technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
- Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
- Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and boards, both orally and in writing.
- Select and use the written and oral communication methods and materials adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
- Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
- Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes.
- Show an open and critical mind by bringing to light technical and non-technical issues of analysed problems and proposed solutions.
Learning Outcomes of UE
There is a need for engineering students to develop a global perspective of the industries, technologies or policies they will be dealing with in the context of international trade, , multinational operations, companies, standards and regulations. Develop an increased awareness of international issues for the engineering world: the role of States, international institutions or organizations and their policies, international law and regulations. Students also have to better understand the expected role of engineers in the so-called twin transition (digital and environmental/climate), as one of the biggest challenges our globalized world is facing.
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
Cf. AA I-POLY-531
Prior Experience
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| I-POLY-531 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| I-POLY-531 |
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Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| I-POLY-531 | slides |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| I-POLY-531 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| I-POLY-531 | Dynamiques des relations internationales - Sebastian Santander Government and politics of the EU - Neil Nugent Global Energy politics - Thijs Van De Graaf Théorie des relations internationals – Dario Battistela Droit International Public – Jan Verhoeven Economie Internationale – P Krugman Les voies de la Puissance – Frédéric Encel Le Développemnt Gilbert Rist |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
|---|---|
| I-POLY-531 | Unauthorized |
Term 2 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment |
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| I-POLY-531 |
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Term 2 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 2 Assessment - comments |
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| I-POLY-531 | The evaluation methods for this course will consist of three components: 1) Final Exam – 60% The exam will involve the analysis of real-life written or audio texts, through which students will have to demonstrate their understanding of the content addressed during the lectures. It will not require the reproduction of theoretical content, but rather the demonstration of conceptual understanding and the application of information critical analysis skills. 2) Practical Exercise – 40% a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }(held during the last two lectures – mandatory attendance) An international negotiation simulation will be organized based on a real-life international law text. The text will be explained to students, who will then be asked to defend the position of a designated stakeholder based on their own research. 3) Bonus Class attendance and intellectual curiosity will be rewarded through bonus points: Each session will start with a short quiz on international news from the previous week. This exercise cannot result in point deductions, but attendance and correct answers may earn bonus points toward the final grade. Proficiency in spoken and written English may also result in additional bonus points. |
Term 3 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment |
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| I-POLY-531 |
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 3 Assessment - comments |
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| I-POLY-531 | a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }Same as Q1. The grade obtained for practical exercise may be retained if it is at least 12/20. Otherwise, the final grade will be entirely based on the written examination. |
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term