International Relations Track

Start Local. Go Global.

Unique in France, the International Relations track is a launchpad to careers in:

International organizations and NGOs • Government and public policy • Diplomacy • International development and humanitarian aid • Corporate Social Responsibility • Intelligence, security, criminology • Graduate programs in international relations, law, or political science.

2 years in France and 1 year in the United States to obtain an American Bachelor’s degree

The International Relations Track at CEFAM is designed for students eager to explore global politics, diplomacy, law, and international cooperation through an American-style education. Over the course of two years in Lyon and one year in the United States, students develop a deep understanding of international systems while gaining hands-on experience in intercultural communication and global governance.

This program leads to an American Bachelor’s degree in International Relations awarded by Siena College (New York State).

International immersion is at the heart of the program, with more than 25 nationalities represented on campus and 100% of students guaranteed a year in the United States for a true North American campus experience.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Located in the heart of New York State, Siena University offers numerous internship opportunities in law firms, public institutions, or NGOs. Gain solid field experience that is highly valued by employers and universities worldwide.

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Courses

01 Year 1: Learn to think like an international student

Semester 1

  • Business Computer Applications
  • Principles of Microeconomics
  • English Composition I
  • Communication & Academic Methodology
  • Political Theory
  • Foreign Language (other than English)

Semester 2

  • Principles of Macroeconomics
  • English Composition II
  • Intro to Statistics
  • Professional Workshop I
  • Research Design & Qualitative
  • Issues in International Politics

Summer 1

  • Public Speaking
  • Open elective from Siena College (Faculty-Led)
02 Year 2: Deepening Global Geopolitical Understanding

Semester 1

  • Art History
  • American Literature
  • American History (1660-1877)
  • Professional Workshop II
  • Understanding the European Union
  • International Organizations
  • Dimensions of Diversity

Semester 2

  • Legal Environment of International Business
  • Political Economy
  • US Since the Civil War
  • Intellectual Heritage II
  • International Law & Diplomacy
  • Environmental Science

Summer 2

  • 2-Month Internship
  • Online class from Siena

This year allows you to deepen your technical knowledge and refine
your professional goals.

Includes a 2-month internship

03 Year 3: Live the American experience & step into the global world

Classes at Siena (45 credits)

  • Comparative Politics (3 credits)
  • Statistical Applications in Quantitative Research (4 credits)
  • Political Science Capstone Experience (4 credits)
  • Human Rights (3 credits)
  • Two electives (Political Science or International Relations) (3 credits each)
  • General electives* (19 credits)

*General electives may be from any discipline.

Students may opt for up to 3 extra Politics courses, for a maximum of 48 credits.