Administration and Governance

Course Synopses


YCSS 101 : Introduction to International Organizations

Course Description

Introduction to the most predominant international organizations involved in international politics and trade, such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organization, the United Nations, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the World Health Organization. Historical background that gave rise to their creation, mandate, and operations. Frameworks for assessing their role in changing geopolitical contexts, and analysis of their impact on setting the international agenda, mediating political bargaining, providing a place for political initiatives and acting as catalysts for coalition since their creation up to the present day.

Prerequisites

  • NONE

Corequisites

  • NONE

Schedule

This Course was not Offered During Winter 2025 Term

This Course was not Offered During Spring/Summer 2025 Term

The tentative timetable is not yet available for the Fall 2025 Term

The tentative timetable is not yet available for the Winter 2026 Term