International Relations: China, the US and the Future of Geopolitics Course
Online
DURATION
6 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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TUITION FEES
USD 1,923
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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Introduction
Gain exclusive global perspective with specialists at The Economist.
A shift within international politics is underway as the rivalry between the United States and China intensifies. Alongside this contest, the state of the climate, migration levels, and aging populations are all of concern to world leaders.
The New Global Order: How Politics, Business, and Technology are Changing is an online short course from The Economist. It is designed to equip you with a unique blend of conceptual and practical understanding of global politics and its impact. This six-week course takes you on a journey through the main players in power, their political strategies, economic goals and relationships, crucial events, the role of technology, and the sweep of global trends throughout. You’ll gain a better understanding of how your organization may be affected and how you should respond to emerging shifts.
Enjoy a free three-month digital subscription with this executive education course from The Economist. Read articles on Economist.com, listen to the weekly edition, watch videos, browse newsletters, immerse yourself in our podcasts and app, or join us at exclusive events.
This course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 50 hours of learning.
Note: should students wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is upon them. The Economist and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
About the certificate
Assess the relevance of shifting global power dynamics on your business and personal context, and earn an official certificate of completion from The Economist.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
Your certificate will be issued in your legal name and sent to you upon successful completion of the course, as per the stipulated requirements.
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Ideal Students
Is this course for you?
This course is created to provide leaders in business and politics with knowledge of the main themes that influence globalization, international trade, security, and power dynamics. Additionally, it will equip those in charge of directing their organization’s response to global events with the tools to plan effectively for change, and confidently discuss these themes with stakeholders both inside and outside their organizations.
Program Outcome
You’ll walk away with:
- An understanding of changing China-US relations and how to steer your business through future disruptions.
- The insight that will affect your business strategy into Russia’s expansionism and other geopolitical challenges.
- The latest analysis of globalization and its future—to prepare for yours.
Curriculum
Over the duration of this online short course, you’ll work through the following modules:
- Module 1: From the cold war to the US-China rivalry
Explore the shifting of world orders from the cold war to Russia’s attempts to restore the Soviet empire and the US-China rivalry. - Module 2: The decline of US dominance
Discover how the Pax Americana was established, why it’s in decline, and what the consequences are. - Module 3: The Chinese century
Explore how China rose to become a global power and how this might change the world. - Module 4: The role of technology
Understand how technology enhances a country’s power. - Module 5: Disruptors, inbetweeners, and game-changers
Analyze Russia and other global actors, as well as challenges that affect all countries such as pandemics and climate change. - Module 6: Goodbye globalization?
Examine the effect of globalization, from the golden age of the 1990s to Western sanctions on Russia.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during course development.