Course image IR3211: Foreign Policy Analysis
Trimester 1

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF AIMS AND CONTENT

The aim of this course is to introduce the students to foreign policy as a concept in international relations. The course x-rays the components of foreign policy of independent states show-casing the factors that determine or affect the foreign policies of nations. The course also teaches the students the importance of foreign policy as guide of national actions in the international behaviour of sovereign states. The course further exposes students to the basic rules and regulations guiding decision-makers in foreign policy decision-making.

Course image PIR3111: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Trimester 1

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF AIMS AND CONTENT

To enable the student to apply methods, tools and techniques studies in research methodology in year 3 to the design of a real research in political science and international relations disciplines 
To develop the ability to understand and overcome difficulties accoutered by students   conducting their first research 
To familiarize students with real research on the field; 
To familiarize students with research report writing using qualitative and quantitative approaches 
Course image PIR3211: Gender and Politics
Trimester 1

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF AIMS AND CONTENT

This module seeks to introduce students to broad topics in gender and politics, and it is divided into three analytical Units. In the first unit, we will explore gender as a critical analytical category and discuss its significance within politics. The module will also identify and theorize gender inequalities worldwide, and will deal with the questions of why these inequalities prevail and how they can politically be addressedThe second unit will focus on the engagement of women’s movements with formal and informal politics in historical and contemporary contexts. We shall debate the nature and modes of women’s and men’s participation and representation in formal electoral systems, civil society, nationalist movements, revolutions, and in processes of democratization. In the third unit, we will discuss the transformative potential of feminist politics in local and transnational contexts. Drawing on gender and feminist theory, on comparative politics as well as International Relations approaches, it aims at discussing political instruments and strategies to advance gender equality as well as the governance mechanisms that have contributed to the diffusion of respective policy measures globallyThe module will draw on case studies from different regions and compare similarities and differences across cases and will allow students to draw lessons learned from selected case studies.

Course image PLS3111 GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP
Trimester 1

The module of Governance and Leadership is designed to enable students understand and discuss basic functions of a government and discuss the concept of governance and good governance, as well as the role of citizens in good governance.

It also allows students to know and define leadership, its different approaches and theories. In this regards, the module helps students understand what is leadership, who is a leader and what are the common practices of leaders.

Course image ENT1111: Entrepreneurship
Trimester 1

Entrepreneurship 1 (Learnwise: WFNEN 100 - Orientation Program in Entrepreneurship) This 10 credit module is designed for students of level one in all departments of the school of Governance. It is offered by the University of Rwanda in partnership with the Wadhwani Foundation by means of a blend of in-class teaching and e-learning methods through the link below:

https://lms.learnwise.wfglobal.org/RW/en/home