PHISO curriculum on Bachelor of International Studies 1 of 26 Program specifications of “Bachelor of International Studies” 1. Program Description 1.1 Degree Name. The degree name shall be Bachelor of International Studies (BIS). 1.2 Nature of Field of Study. International Studies is recognized as an interdisciplinary field of inquiry aimed to create and sustain a body of knowledge on the relationships between various social, political, economic and cultural issues that occur on a global scale. The field of International Studies draws from concepts, theories and philosophies from International Relations (IR), and its various allied disciplines, which include, but are not limited to, Political Science, Public Administration, Political Economy, Philosophy, History, Geography and Sociology, as well as country- and region-specific knowledge gained through Area Studies. The study of BIS is also manifested in the following subject areas of Philippines’ Foreign Service Officer (FSO) examinations: 1. Qualifying Test a. Verbal Ability; b. Analytical Ability; c. Numerical Ability; d. Managerial Ability 2. Preliminary Interview 3. Written Test a. English (20%) b. Filipino (5%) c. Philippine Political, Economic, Social and Cultural Conditions – Philippine history, culture, foreign policy, geography, government, development issues and goals (30%) d. International Affairs – Theory and practice of international economics and trade, international politics, international law and treaties (30%) e. World History (10%) f. One selected foreign language – Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish (5%) 4. Psychological Test Upon completion of the program, those students who take the praxis track may take the FSO in order to enter into the foreign service. 1.3 Program Objectives The objectives of the Bachelor in International Studies program aim to produce globally competent and value-laden graduates who are able to: a. demonstrate critical and analytical thinking of the principles, philosophies, and theoretical frameworks of International Relations and selected allied disciplines b. demonstrate ethics and professionalism in the research and practice of International and Global Affairs c. identify and analyze global issues and their relation to the social, economic, cultural and political aspects of the Philippines and immediate region. d. undertake the practical aspects of work associated with diplomacy and foreign affairs
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Program specifications of “Bachelor of International Studies”
1. Program Description
1.1 Degree Name.
The degree name shall be Bachelor of International Studies (BIS).
1.2 Nature of Field of Study.
International Studies is recognized as an interdisciplinary field of inquiry aimed to create and
sustain a body of knowledge on the relationships between various social, political, economic and
cultural issues that occur on a global scale. The field of International Studies draws from
concepts, theories and philosophies from International Relations (IR), and its various allied
disciplines, which include, but are not limited to, Political Science, Public Administration,
Political Economy, Philosophy, History, Geography and Sociology, as well as country- and
region-specific knowledge gained through Area Studies. The study of BIS is also manifested in
the following subject areas of Philippines’ Foreign Service Officer (FSO) examinations:
1. Qualifying Test
a. Verbal Ability; b. Analytical Ability; c. Numerical Ability; d. Managerial Ability
2. Preliminary Interview
3. Written Test
a. English (20%)
b. Filipino (5%)
c. Philippine Political, Economic, Social and Cultural Conditions – Philippine history,
culture, foreign policy, geography, government, development issues and goals (30%)
d. International Affairs – Theory and practice of international economics and trade,
international politics, international law and treaties (30%)
e. World History (10%)
f. One selected foreign language – Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese, French, German,
Japanese or Spanish (5%)
4. Psychological Test
Upon completion of the program, those students who take the praxis track may take the FSO in
order to enter into the foreign service.
1.3 Program Objectives
The objectives of the Bachelor in International Studies program aim to produce globally
competent and value-laden graduates who are able to:
a. demonstrate critical and analytical thinking of the principles, philosophies, and
theoretical frameworks of International Relations and selected allied disciplines
b. demonstrate ethics and professionalism in the research and practice of International and
Global Affairs
c. identify and analyze global issues and their relation to the social, economic, cultural and
political aspects of the Philippines and immediate region.
d. undertake the practical aspects of work associated with diplomacy and foreign affairs
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1.4 Specific Professions/careers/occupations
a. Research and Staff in International and Regional affairs, e.g. UN, EU, ASEAN agencies
b. Foreign Service (Diplomatic Corps)
c. Teaching and education in International Studies
d. Embassy (Political, Cultural and Educational) Staff
e. International Law office staff
1.5 Allied Fields. Other careers, occupations or trades
a. Foreign Affairs Analyst and Commentator
b. NGO Management and Staff
c. Cultural Institute Management and Staff
d. International Organization Management and Staff
e. Civil Service in Government Agencies
f. Defense and Security Consultant
g. International Development Working Staff
h. Think Tank Organizer and/or Staff
2. Program Outcomes
2.1 Common to all academic programs of HEIs
a. Articulate and discuss the latest development in the specific field of practice
b. Effectively communicate in oral and written English and Filipino
c. Work efficiently and independently in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team
d. Act in accordance with professional, social and ethical responsibility
e. Preserve and promote Philippine historical and cultural heritage. (based on RA 7722)
2.2 Common to the Discipline.
Graduates of BIS are able to:
a. identify, analyze and propose solutions to global and international issues
b. formulate and utilize concepts, theories and paradigms in research on the ‘international’
c. integrate theories, current issues, and philosophies from the various disciplines in
understanding global and international issues
d. demonstrate knowledge of international and regional histories, cultures, societies,
politics and current affairs.
e. exhibit sensitivity to cultural, social and environmental issues and advocacies
Graduates of BIS must be able to identify, research and creatively analyze and propose solutions
to solve problems involving knowledge of international and global affairs, current events and
regional particularities. A BIS graduate is a person qualified by theoretical and practical training
in the basic competencies of International Relations, Regional and Global Studies. The BIS
graduate must show competence the foci of the programme, including Theoretical Foundations of
International Relations, Thematic Approaches to International Relations, Diplomacy and Consular
Affairs, and Foreign Policy.
2.3 Common to all type as defined in CMO 46 s2012
a. For professional institutions: a service orientation in one’s profession.
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b. For colleges: an ability to participate in various types of employment, development activities,
and public discourses particularly to the needs of the communities one serves.
c. For universities: an ability to participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and
development projects.
3. Performance Indicators
Program Outcomes Performance Indicators
1. Identify, formulate, analyze, and
contribute to the study of international
studies which include, among others, the
following:
a) To understand international and
global issues;
b) To provide an avenue for
studying international issues from
an interdisciplinary methodology;
c) To provide the necessary
competencies in the field of
diplomatic service, international
non-governmental organizations
(INGO), international and
regional governmental
organizations, multinational
corporations, research centers and
other related-fields.
1. Choose relevant topics for possible research
in international studies;
2. Be able to write analytical essays and
conference papers;
3. Knowledgeable about theories pertaining to
international relations, trade, culture and other
allied disciplines related to international
studies;
4. Utilize interdisciplinary approaches to work
in related-fields.
2. Synthesize earlier knowledge from
prerequisite courses for application in
current and future research learning
settings.
1. Write foreign policy briefs relevant to the
conduct of diplomacy;
2. Conduct research programs for international
organizations;
3. Write proposals that will respond to
transnational threats to security;
4. Present proposals that provide solutions to
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relevant international studies issues.
5. Integrate theories, current issues and
philosophies of international studies.
1. Conduct thesis work anchored on relevant
theories and philosophies in different
disciplines that addresses a current issue
pertaining to international studies.
2. Defend how a research proposal addresses a
current issue such as global issues.
3. Identify the theory or philosophy used in a
specific scholarly work.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the following
subject areas:
a) International relations theory
a. Understanding the relations between and
amongst states using theories in international
relations such as realism, liberalism,
constructivism, non-Western theories and
many others.
b) Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
1. Understanding the practice of international
studies amongst different professions like the
Foreign Service Officers (FSO);
2. Understanding institutions that conduct
diplomacy such as the United Nations (UN),
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(ASEAN) and the Department of Foreign
Affairs (DFA);
3. Understanding the different factors such as
domestic politics that influence foreign
policy.
c) Public International Law and
International Humanitarian Law
1. Understanding public international law that
governs the relations amongst states.
2. Understanding the different sources of
international law such as treaties and
customary law.
3. Understanding the Geneva conventions that
regulate the use of lethal force during times of
war.
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d) International Development Studies
1. Interdisciplinary and international approach to
development using framework from
disciplines like economics, sociology, etc.
e) World History 1. Studying the different events of world history
f) Religions and Philosophies of the world
1. Understanding the different religions and
philosophical traditions of the world and how
they contribute to international studies.
g) World Cultures 1. Understanding the different cultural societies
of the world.
h) International organizations 1. A study of international organizations, both
government and non-government
7. Effectively function and assimilate
within a collaborative framework in
multi-disciplinary teams and task forces.
1. Demonstrate the role of a team player in
international studies projects;
2. Actively participate in collaborative
discussions and deliberations on relevant
issues concerning international studies
8. Convey and communicate effectively
through visual, oral, written, and virtual
communication, whether interpersonally,
through the mass media, or through
electronic means or advanced ICT
technologies.
1. Present design proposals through oral and
visual communication formats that are both
listener and reader friendly, using appropriate
technologies that would encourage audience
support and participation;
2. Apply research knowledge in field data
gathering as well as interpersonal skills in
communicating and dealing with client-
respondents.
9. Exhibit sensitivity and understanding of
various cultural, gender, social, and
environmental issues and advocacies.
1. Create research designs or proposals for
international studies that are sensitive to
environmental, multi-cultural, gender and
other social issues;
2. Collaborate with other nationalities involved
in international studies while recognizing
diversity in terms of culture, gender, etc.
10. Recognize the need to engage in
lifelong learning. a. Participate in different activities relevant to
international studies that provide professional
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growth and personal development.
4. Curriculum Description
a. General Education (GE) courses: These courses provide a strong liberal arts foundation which
will equip BIS graduates with a basis for critical thinking abilities and values formed from other
methods and theories of other disciplines. The GE courses in the curriculum total 30 units, 27
units as required by CHED, and 3 units required by the unit. There are three electives.
b. Content courses: These courses comprise the basic competencies required for the professional
and academic fields of International Relations.
5. Curriculum
First Year, First Semester: CHED General Education
Course Code Subject Units (21) Prerequisites
CHED - Understanding of the Self 3 N/A
CHED - Purposive Communication 3 N/A
CHED - Ethics 3 N/A
CHED - Art Appreciation 3 N/A
CHED - Readings in Philippine History 3 N/A
CHED - Life and Works of Jose Rizal 3 N/A
CHED - Mathematics in the Modern World 3 N/A
First Year, Second Semester: International Studies Preparatory Courses
Course Code Subject Units (21) Prerequisites
IS 1201 The Profession and Study of International
Studies
3 N/A
IS 1202 Non-Western Theories and Concepts in IR 3 N/A
IS 1203.1 Fundamentals and Ethics of International
Relations Research
3 N/A
IS 1203.2 Survey of Qualitative Research in IR 3 N/A
IS 1203.3 Survey of Quantitative Research in IR 3 N/A
English Academic Writing in English 3 N/A
CHED - Science, Technology and Society 3 N/A
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Second Year, First Semester: Basics and Subfields of the “International”
Course Code Subject Units (21) Prerequisites
IS 2102 Global South and Postcolonial IR 3 IS 1201, IS
1202
IS 2101 Western Theories of IR: Methodological
Debates
3 IS 1201
IS 2106 International Security: Traditional and Human
Security
3 IS 1201, IS
1202
IS 2108 International Political Economy 3 IS 1201, IS
1202
IS 2105 Foreign Policy Analysis 3 IS 1201, IS
1203.1, IS
1203.2, IS
1203.3
CHED - Contemporary World 3 N/A
CHED - Elective 1 3 N/A
Second Year, Second Semester: Contextualizing International Studies
Course Code Subject Units (18) Prerequisites
IS 2202 IR in Southeast Asia 3 IS 2102
IS 2201 Reflexivism in IR 3 IS 2101
IS 2204 International Humanitarian Law and Human
Rights
3 IS 2106
IS 2205 Philippine Foreign Policy 3 IS 2105
CHED - Elective 2 3
CHED - Elective 3 3
Third Year, First Semester: The Eastern Influence on the World and Thesis Proposal
Course Code Subject Units (15) Prerequisites
IS 2203 Thesis 1.4: Thesis Proposal Defense 3 IS 2105, IS
2101, IS 2102,
IS 2103, IS
2108, English
IS 3101.1 Key Thinkers in Oriental Philosophy of IR 3 N/A
IS 3102.2 Religion and International Relations 3 IS 2201, IS
2202
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IS 3102.3 Civilizational IR 3 IS 2201, IS
2202
IS 3107 Seminar on Current Issues in International
Studies
3 IS 2201, IS
2202
Third Year, Second Semester: The Western Influence on the World
Course Code Subject Units (15) Prerequisites
IS 3203 Thesis 2.4: Thesis Writing 3 IS 3103
IS 3201.1 Modernity, Modernism and Modernization in
the International System
3 IS 3102.1/IS
3102.2, IS
2201
IS 3201.2 Industrial Age, Capitalism and Globalization 3 IS 3102.1/IS
3102.2, IS
2201
IS 3201.3 Nationalism and Nation-States in IR 3 IS 3102.1/IS
3102.2, IS
2201
IS 3201.4 Dialectic, Materialist and Marxist Theorizing in
International Relations
3 IS 3102.1/IS
3102.2, IS
2201
Summer
Course Code Subject Units (3)
IS 3305 Internship 3 Units Third year
standing
Fourth Year, First Semester: Thematic Approaches to International Studies
Course Code Subject Units (15) Prerequisites
IS 4103 Thesis 3.4: Final Defense 3 IS 3203
IS 4106.1 The Anthropocene and Global Environmental
Issues
3 IS 2106,
Fourth Year
Standing
IS 4106.2 International Development Studies 3 IS 2106,
Fourth Year
Standing
IS 4106.3 Gendering International Relations 3 IS 2106,
Fourth Year
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Standing
IS 4106. 4 Terrorism and Transnational Crimes 3 IS 2106,
Fourth Year
Standing
Fourth Year, Second Semester: IR Praxis in Preparation for Career Development
Course Code Subject Units (18) Prerequisite
IS 4203 Thesis 4.4: Academic Publishing Processes 3 IS 4103
IS 4205.1 Diplomacy 3 IS 2205,
Fourth year
standing
IS 4204 Public International Law 3 IS 2204,
Fourth year
standing
IS 4205.2 Consular Practices 3 IS 3305,
Fourth year
standing
IS 4209 International and Regional Organizations 3 IS 3305,
Fourth year
standing
5.1 List of Core Courses, Major Subjects, and Electives
48 units (core) + 48 units (major) + 12 units (electives) + 36 units (CHED) = 144 units