Political studies: World Politics and Economy
Description
English is taught in the Bachelor's program of World Politics and Economics designed to analyze various political and economic processes worldwide. During their studies, students delve into subjects such as Global Politics, International Relations and Governance, International Political Economy, International Economics, Project Planning and Implementation, Economic Diplomacy, International Trade, and so forth. The content of all these subjects discusses contemporary processes in the world, such as globalization, migration, terrorism, sustainable development, climate change, humanitarian crises, global geopolitical and economic risks, and human rights issues. Throughout their studies, students learn to analyze and evaluate these processes, identify the main trends prevailing in the world, and forecast possible economic and political development scenarios globally. Students also become acquainted with the issues of various regions through courses such as Politics of East Asian Countries, Introduction to Latin American Studies, US Domestic and Foreign Policy, Russia's Domestic and Foreign Policy, European Union Policy, etc.
The World Politics and Economics study program is an interdisciplinary research program that combines political science and economics. The audience of the World Politics and Economics program is mainly oriented towards the Eastern Partnership direction of EU neighborhood policy. The strength of these studies lies in providing students with extensive knowledge of economic and political processes and the ability to analytically assess prevailing trends in the world. During their studies, students engage in internships at various political institutions, international and non-governmental organizations, business corporations, diplomatic missions, etc.
Keywords
#Politics #InternationalRelations #Diplomacy #DomesticPolicy #ForeignPolicy #PoliticalInstitutions #Internationalism #Leadership #NationalSecurity #HumanRights

I'm always delighted to see my former students among the ranks of Presidential advisors, members of Parliament, or diplomats. It's also wonderful to encounter familiar and friendly faces at conferences, now as young scholars and colleagues. Or to receive a call like, 'This is your former student, our television station would like to invite you for tomorrow's broadcast!
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Andžej Pukšto, Lecturer of the program

My international studies at VMU, enriched by the university's liberal arts ethos, provided me with a comprehensive foundation for my work in the Lithuanian diplomatic service. The program's strengths included a broad curriculum in economics and political science, a diverse and international learning environment, and exceptional faculty who fostered intellectual curiosity and a deep understanding of the subject matter
Jurgita Gurskaitė. Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Diaspora Relations Division, Attaché Alumna Jurgita Gurskaitė, Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Diaspora Relations Department

I had the privilege of studying political science and economics at VMU, and the experience this place gave me is invaluable for my current career. Thanks to the wise faculty staff, friendly environment, and knowledge-driven academic approach, I fell in love with the discipline and my academic pursuit in political science.
Liampert, Iliya. Ph.D. student, Michigan State University.
Curriculum
Course | Lecturer | ECTS Credits |
Microeconomics | Inga Maksvytienė | 6 |
Political Systems | Mindaugas Jurkynas | 6 |
Global Politics (1) | Gintarė Žukaitė-Zelenkienė | 4 |
Political Philosophy | Rytis Bulota | 6 |
Introduction to International Political Economy | Antanas Venckus | 6 |
A group subjects | 4 |
Course | Lecturer | ECTS Credits |
Development Politics and Strategies of International Organizations | Sima Rakutienė | 4 |
Global Politics (2) | Gintarė Žukaitė-Zelenkienė | 4 |
Political Ideologies | Rytis Bulota | 4 |
Macroeconomics | Vitalija Kardokaitė-Šimanauskienė | 6 |
International Relations and Governance | Šarūnas Liekis | 6 |
A group subjects | 4 |
Course | Lecturer | ECTS Credits |
Political Sociology | Aušra Rimaitė | 6 |
International Economics | Monika Didžgalvytė-Bujauskė | 4 |
Public Policy Process | Šarūnas Liekis | 6 |
European Union Politics | Andžej Pukšto | 5 |
Geopolitics | Šarūnas Liekis | 4 |
A group subjects | 4 |
Course | Lecturer | ECTS Credits |
European Union Politics (2) | Andžej Pukšto | 4 |
Great Powers in the International Relations | Egdūnas Račius | 6 |
The Politics of Small and Middle Sized States in the International Context | Mindaugas Jurkynas | 5 |
Human Rights and Democratization | Johannes Baks | 6 |
Statistical Methods in Economics | Ričardas Krikštolaitis | 6 |
A group subjects | 4 |
Course | Lecturer | ECTS Credits |
Welfare Economics | Viktorija Starkauskienė | 4 |
Qualitative Research Methods for Politics | Ingrida Unikaitė-Jakuntavičienė | 6 |
Comparative Politics | Aistė Žemaitytė | 6 |
Projects Planning and Implementation | Lina Kaminskienė | 6 |
Fundamentals of Finance | Evelina Bendoraitienė | 6 |
Course | Lecturer | ECTS Credits |
Quantitative Research Methods for Politics | Ingrida Unikaitė-Jakuntavičienė | 6 |
International Trade | Antanas Venckus | 6 |
Labor Economics and Policy in EU | Viktorija Starkauskienė | 6 |
EU Economics and Monetary Policy | Justinas Kisieliauskas | 6 |
Security Challenges in Contemporary World | Johannes Baks | 4 |
Optional courses I | ||
Political Systems of East Asia Countries | Linas Didvalis | 4 |
Introduction to Latin American Studies | Gintarė Žukaitė-Zelenkienė | 4 |
Course | Lecturer | ECTS Credits |
Public Finance | Asta Gaigalienė | 4 |
Economic Diplomacy | Antanas Venckus | 4 |
Term Paper | Mindaugas Jurkynas | 5 |
Analytical and Academic Writting | Sima Rakutienė | 4 |
Optional courses I | ||
U.S. Domestic and Foreign Policy | Ieva Karpavičiūtė | 4 |
Russia's Internal and Foreign Policy | Andžej Pukšto | 4 |
International Cooperation in the Black Sea Region | Sima Rakutienė | 4 |
Special Course | Mindaugas Norkevičius | 4 |
Political Institutions | Aistė Žemaitytė | 6 |
European Identities | Šarūnas Liekis | 4 |
Religion and Politics | Milda Ališauskienė | 4 |
Energy Security Policy | Mindaugas Norkevičius | 4 |
Development and Neighbourhood Policy of the European Union | Egdūnas Račius | 5 |
Politics of the Middle Eastern and North African States | Egdūnas Račius | 5 |
Course | Lecturer | ECTS Credits |
Bachelor Graduation Thesis | Mindaugas Jurkynas | 15 |
Practice | Mindaugas Norkevičius | 15 |