Program Director
Roberto Atha
Master · Political Science
Ph.D. Student. Educational Leadership, Keiser University
M.A. International Education,
Framingham State University, Framingham, Massachusetts
SACSCOC-accredited institution
Undergraduate
San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts in Global Affairs and International Relations
Political theory, law and international relations, with a concentration in diplomacy.
4
years
EN
Language
1
Campus
14:1
Student-faculty ratio
Program information
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A U.S. degree.
Accredited by SACSCOC — the same commission that accredits universities across the United States.
Earned in Nicaragua.
San Marcos and Managua campuses. No visa, no relocation, no leaving your family behind.
About the program
What you'll
study
The Bachelor of Arts in Global Affairs and International Relations provides a solid foundation in political theory, law and international relations, with a strong emphasis on liberal arts and research.
The specialized concentration in International Relations focuses on foreign policy, diplomacy, international organizations and global dynamics.
Students learn to read international events structurally rather than anecdotally — and to write about them clearly.
Who it's for
Students aiming at diplomacy, international organizations, development work or graduate study in law and policy.
Program facts
Duration
4 years
Language
English
Format
On campus
Campus
San Marcos
Intakes
Varies by program and campus — confirm with an advisor
Awarded by
Keiser University, accredited by SACSCOC
Learning outcomes
What you'll
be able to do
Political theory
The frameworks behind how states and institutions behave.
International law
Treaties, institutions and the limits of enforcement.
Diplomacy
Negotiation and representation between states.
Global economics
Trade, development and economic interdependence.
Research and analysis
Building an evidence-based argument about a live situation.
Regional expertise
Latin America in its global context.
Curriculum
How the program
is structured
Year 1 · Foundations
Introduction to Political Science · World History · Academic Writing · Microeconomics
Year 2 · Core
Comparative Politics · International Relations Theory · International Law · Research Methods
Year 3 · Applied
Foreign Policy Analysis · International Organizations · Global Political Economy · Diplomacy
Year 4 · Professional
Conflict Resolution · Latin American Politics · Senior Seminar · Capstone Project
Course sequence is indicative. Your admissions counselor will confirm the current plan of study.
Career fields
Where this
takes you
Diplomatic service
Foreign ministries and consular work.
International organizations
UN agencies, development banks and NGOs.
Policy analysis
Government and think tanks.
International business
Trade, compliance and government relations.
Journalism
International affairs reporting and analysis.
Graduate study
Law, public policy and international relations.
Requirements
What you need
to apply
High school diploma
Official transcript or secondary school diploma.
Government ID
Cédula or valid passport.
Passport photos
Recent, in official format.
Completed application
Submitted at ku.edu.ni/newappform.
Process
Four steps
1
Let's talk
A counselor confirms this is the right program for your goals.
2
Complete your file
We guide you document by document. You never do it alone.
3
Get admitted
We review scholarship and financing options together.
4
Start classes
Registration, orientation and your first day as a Keiser student.
Who teaches you
Program faculty
Faculty
109 instructors
Our faculty combines international graduate training with active professional experience in Nicaragua.
Meet the faculty
Small classes
14:1
A 14:1 student-faculty ratio across the university. Class sizes vary by program, but you are taught in a group small enough to be known by name.
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