1. MA PROGRAMS ORIENTATION Monday, August 30 th 2010 Shinasi A. Rama MA Programs Director

2. OVERVIEW MA Programs Faculty and Staff MA Programs Faculty and Staff MA Programs, Degrees, Concentrations and Tracks MA Programs, Degrees, Concentrations and Tracks Essential Information Essential Information Rules and Regulations Rules and Regulations Degree Breakdown Degree Breakdown Course Breakdown Course Breakdown MA Programs Events and Activities MA Programs Events and Activities Student Life Student Life

3. MA PROGRAMS STRUCTURE MA Faculty MA Faculty Prof. Shinasi Rama Prof. Shinasi Rama Prof. Asli Peker Prof. Asli Peker Prof. Alejandro Quiroz Flores Prof. Alejandro Quiroz Flores Prof. Muserref Yetim Prof. Muserref Yetim Administration Administration Lauren B. Elick Lauren B. Elick Carlos J. Rios Carlos J. Rios Sarah M. Dickinson Sarah M. Dickinson NB.: All the information about emails, offices and office hours is available online.

4. HOW TO CONTACT THE STAFF? EMAIL: For all inquiries we require that you contact only: politics.masters@nyu.edu - The email goes to multiple persons - You will receive an answer within one business day - Helps the MA faculty and staff work better MA FACULTY OFFICE HOURS: Every day of the week at least one MA Faculty Advisor will be available to meet with MA students. - We recommend that students meet with their assigned MA Faculty Advisor. - For problems that require urgent and immediate attention, you may see any available MA Faculty Advisor.

5. MA ADVISING STRUCTURE Prof. Asli Peker Prof. Asli Peker Comparative Politics Comparative Politics Political Theory Political Theory IR and Journalism Joint Program IR and Journalism Joint Program Prof. Muserref Yetim Prof. Muserref Yetim Political Economy Political Economy International Politics and Business International Politics and Business International Political Economy (IR track) International Political Economy (IR track) Prof. Alejandro Quiroz Flores Prof. Alejandro Quiroz Flores International Relations (International Security and Political Development tracks). International Relations (International Security and Political Development tracks).

6. FALL 2010 ADVISING SCHEDULE By now, you should have made an appointment to meet with your MA Advisor. If not, then, please contact: By now, you should have made an appointment to meet with your MA Advisor. If not, then, please contact: politics.masters@nyu.edu Be PREPARED to discuss the following: Be PREPARED to discuss the following: What do you plan to do in the future? What do you plan to do in the future? What are your expectations of us? What are your expectations of us? What courses would you like to take? What courses would you like to take? Do you plan to specialize in a particular area/topic? Do you plan to specialize in a particular area/topic? Have you identified any internships/jobs that you may apply to? Have you identified any internships/jobs that you may apply to? Any other questions that you may want to ask. Any other questions that you may want to ask.

7. ADVISING STRUCTURE You will be assigned two Advisors: You will be assigned two Advisors: MA Faculty Advisor MA Faculty Advisor Your principal contact in the Department Your principal contact in the Department Will follow your progress from the day you join the Program Will follow your progress from the day you join the Program Works with you on all administrative and academic matters Works with you on all administrative and academic matters The Academic Advisor The Academic Advisor A senior member of the Faculty that specializes in your area of interest. A senior member of the Faculty that specializes in your area of interest. Helps you work with your ideas and the literature. Helps you work with your ideas and the literature.

8. MA PROGRAMS Master of Arts IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (MAIR). Master of Arts IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (MAIR). Security Security Political Development Political Development Economic Development Economic Development MA IN POLITICS (MA) MA IN POLITICS (MA) Political Theory Political Theory Comparative Politics Comparative Politics Political Economy Political Economy International Politics and Business International Politics and Business International Affairs International Affairs Political Economy Analysis Political Economy Analysis Master of Arts in International Relations and Journalism Master of Arts in International Relations and Journalism BA/MA BA/MA MA/MBA MA/MBA JD/MA JD/MA

9. MAIR – Master of Arts in International Relations Requirements: Requirements: complete 40 points of coursework complete 40 points of coursework successfully complete an Internship successfully complete an Internship write an MA Thesis write an MA Thesis demonstrate proficiency in one language other than English or, with permission of the director of M.A. programs, in intermediate statistics (QUANT II). demonstrate proficiency in one language other than English or, with permission of the director of M.A. programs, in intermediate statistics (QUANT II). NB.: Students are expected to maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

10. MAIR – COURSE STRUCTURE REQUIRED (12 points) REQUIRED (12 points) International Politics International Politics Comparative Politics Comparative Politics Quantitative Analysis Quantitative Analysis TRACK COURSES (12 points) TRACK COURSES (12 points) Core Track Course Core Track Course Two recommended courses Two recommended courses ELECTIVES (12 points) ELECTIVES (12 points) An approved Internship and corresponding supervision course (2 points) An approved Internship and corresponding supervision course (2 points) A Master's Thesis and corresponding supervision course (2 points) A Master's Thesis and corresponding supervision course (2 points) NB. : Tracks are for departmental use only and informally designed to help you structure your studies better.

11. MA IN POLITICS REQUIRED ( 20 points) REQUIRED ( 20 points) The core course in your field The core course in your field Three more courses in your field Three more courses in your field A second core course in another field A second core course in another field Electives (12 points) Electives (12 points) Three courses at your discretion but approved by your MA Advisor Three courses at your discretion but approved by your MA Advisor NB. Two of these courses could be taken outside the Department of Politics An approved internship and corresponding supervision course (2 points) An approved internship and corresponding supervision course (2 points) A Master’s Thesis and corresponding supervision course (2 points) A Master’s Thesis and corresponding supervision course (2 points) Demonstrate proficiency in one language other than English or, with permission of the director of M.A. programs, in statistics (Quantitative Analysis). Demonstrate proficiency in one language other than English or, with permission of the director of M.A. programs, in statistics (Quantitative Analysis). NB.: Students are expected to maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) NB.: Students are expected to maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

12. IPB A separate information session on Tuesday August 31 st 2010 Room 212 9:20 AM

13. THE MA THESIS Students complete the thesis as part of the Master's Thesis Seminar course (2 points). Students complete the thesis as part of the Master's Thesis Seminar course (2 points). The MA Thesis is a heavily researched academic work consisting of 10,000-15,000 words dealing with an important and timely topic in politics related to a student's chosen concentration. The MA Thesis is a heavily researched academic work consisting of 10,000-15,000 words dealing with an important and timely topic in politics related to a student's chosen concentration. The thesis should demonstrate that a student has sufficient command of literatures and arguments pertaining to the chosen topic. The thesis should demonstrate that a student has sufficient command of literatures and arguments pertaining to the chosen topic. Students are required to notify the thesis seminar course instructor at the initiation of research for the master's thesis and register for the M.A. thesis course. Students are required to notify the thesis seminar course instructor at the initiation of research for the master's thesis and register for the M.A. thesis course. In conjunction with the thesis seminar instructor, students will choose a faculty thesis supervisor. In conjunction with the thesis seminar instructor, students will choose a faculty thesis supervisor.

14. INTERNSHIPS The internship component is designed to provide students with practical experience. The internship component is designed to provide students with practical experience. While participating in the internship, students simultaneously enroll in the internship supervision course to ensure thoughtful reflection on the experience. While participating in the internship, students simultaneously enroll in the internship supervision course to ensure thoughtful reflection on the experience. While the dept. provides support in the form of advising, letters of recommendation, etc., the responsibility of finding an internship rests with the student. While the dept. provides support in the form of advising, letters of recommendation, etc., the responsibility of finding an internship rests with the student. For additional rules and forms, please consult the MA Internship Handbook. For additional rules and forms, please consult the MA Internship Handbook.

15. FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY MA Students must demonstrate proficiency in one language other than English or, with permission of the Director of M.A. Programs, in intermediate or advanced statistics. MA Students must demonstrate proficiency in one language other than English or, with permission of the Director of M.A. Programs, in intermediate or advanced statistics. Students demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language by passing the GSAS foreign language proficiency examination or by completing an intermediate-level foreign language course with a grade of B or better. Students demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language by passing the GSAS foreign language proficiency examination or by completing an intermediate-level foreign language course with a grade of B or better. Students demonstrate proficiency in statistics by completing Quantitative Analysis with a grade of B or better. Students demonstrate proficiency in statistics by completing Quantitative Analysis with a grade of B or better.

16. GSAS RULES AND REGULATIONS Academic Probation Academic Probation Conferral of degrees Conferral of degrees Full-Time Equivalency Full-Time Equivalency Leave of Absence Leave of Absence Maintenance of Matriculation Maintenance of Matriculation Time Limits Time Limits

17. ACADEMIC PROBATION Academic Probation Academic Probation A student who has not maintained an average of B or better or who has not fulfilled a specific degree requirement within the appropriate time frame will be placed on academic probation. A student who has not maintained an average of B or better or who has not fulfilled a specific degree requirement within the appropriate time frame will be placed on academic probation. If the circumstances of the probation have not been corrected according to the terms outlined by the letter of probation, the student is subject to dismissal by the Department Chair. If the circumstances of the probation have not been corrected according to the terms outlined by the letter of probation, the student is subject to dismissal by the Department Chair.

18. CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Graduate degrees are conferred in September, January and May of each year and Commencement takes place in May. Graduate degrees are conferred in September, January and May of each year and Commencement takes place in May. Exact dates on the conferral of degrees can be found at www.nyu.edu/registrar/gsas/calendar. Exact dates on the conferral of degrees can be found at www.nyu.edu/registrar/gsas/calendar. www.nyu.edu/registrar/gsas/calendar Commencement takes place only in May. Plan ahead. Commencement takes place only in May. Plan ahead.

19. FULL-TIME EQUIVALENCY Students registering for less than 12 points (i.e. three courses) per semester may obtain FTE with permission from Prof. Rama. Students registering for less than 12 points (i.e. three courses) per semester may obtain FTE with permission from Prof. Rama. Students on an F1 visa must request full-time equivalency (FTE) to maintain visa compliance when necessary. Students on an F1 visa must request full-time equivalency (FTE) to maintain visa compliance when necessary. Students can be approved for full-time equivalency in their final semester ONLY. Students MUST maintain full-time equivalency through course work until their final semester. Students can be approved for full-time equivalency in their final semester ONLY. Students MUST maintain full-time equivalency through course work until their final semester. Students must be engaged in full time academic work during their final semester in order to qualify for full-time equivalency. Students must be engaged in full time academic work during their final semester in order to qualify for full-time equivalency. Exceptions are very rare, so plan ahead! Exceptions are very rare, so plan ahead!

20. LEAVE OF ABSENCE A student in ‘good standing’ (maintaining an average of B or better) who is obliged to withdraw temporarily for national service, serious illness, or compelling personal reasons may request a leave of absence. A student in ‘good standing’ (maintaining an average of B or better) who is obliged to withdraw temporarily for national service, serious illness, or compelling personal reasons may request a leave of absence.

21. MAINTENANCE OF MATRICULATION Students who have completed their MA coursework must maintain continuous enrollment until receiving their degree. Students who have completed their MA coursework must maintain continuous enrollment until receiving their degree. Students maintain matriculation by registering for G47.4747.001, Maintenance of Matriculation. Students maintain matriculation by registering for G47.4747.001, Maintenance of Matriculation. Payment of the Maintenance of Matriculation fee entitles students to use the libraries and other facilities, consult faculty members and participate in university activities. Payment of the Maintenance of Matriculation fee entitles students to use the libraries and other facilities, consult faculty members and participate in university activities. NB: matriculation must be maintained through the semester in which the MA students receive their MA degree. NB: matriculation must be maintained through the semester in which the MA students receive their MA degree.

22. TIME LIMITS Students can complete the MA in Politics in as little as one year, including the summer semester, although this is a very intensive route. Students can complete the MA in Politics in as little as one year, including the summer semester, although this is a very intensive route. Students are expected to take between a year and a half and up to two years to complete the MA in International Relations. Students are expected to take between a year and a half and up to two years to complete the MA in International Relations. Part-time students usually finish in two to three years. Part-time students usually finish in two to three years. NB: There is a time limit of five years for students to complete the program mandated by GSAS. NB: There is a time limit of five years for students to complete the program mandated by GSAS.

23. DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES Departmental Access Departmental Access Communications Communications Computing Computing

24. DEPARTMENTAL ACCESS Swipe access to 19 W 4 th and Washington Place entrances Swipe access to 19 W 4 th and Washington Place entrances Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 9 PM Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 9 PM Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 6 PM (ground and 4 th floors) Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 6 PM (ground and 4 th floors) ID Cards to be programmed by 9/10/10 ID Cards to be programmed by 9/10/10 383 Lafayette St. or Palladium: 125 E 13 th ST. 383 Lafayette St. or Palladium: 125 E 13 th ST. http://www.nyu.edu/nyucard/ for hours and other info http://www.nyu.edu/nyucard/ for hours and other info http://www.nyu.edu/nyucard/ 4 th floor computer lab: See Program Staff for Code 4 th floor computer lab: See Program Staff for Code Classroom use: by reservation only Classroom use: by reservation only Small study spaces: by reservation only Small study spaces: by reservation only

25. COMMUNICATIONS MA Listserv MA Listserv All new students will be added to list effective 9/7/10 All new students will be added to list effective 9/7/10 ONLY your nyu.edu email address will be used ONLY your nyu.edu email address will be used Make sure it is active: http://start.nyu.edu Make sure it is active: http://start.nyu.eduhttp://start.nyu.edu For help: http://www.nyu.edu/its/askits/ For help: http://www.nyu.edu/its/askits/http://www.nyu.edu/its/askits/ Used to communicate all types of important information Used to communicate all types of important information Course changes Course changes Events and seminars Events and seminars Jobs and Internships Jobs and Internships

26. COMPUTING Network Drives (H:) for storage Network Drives (H:) for storage Accessed only by using your POLI login Accessed only by using your POLI login Group Drives (J:) for information Group Drives (J:) for information Printing from lab machines Printing from lab machines Quota of 500 pages per month Quota of 500 pages per month Unused quota rolls to next months; reset every quarter in January, April, July and October (first of the month) Unused quota rolls to next months; reset every quarter in January, April, July and October (first of the month) Additional pages can be purchased from Lauren Elick Additional pages can be purchased from Lauren Elick 8 cents per page, minimum purchase of 200 pages ($16) 8 cents per page, minimum purchase of 200 pages ($16) Cash only; receipts provided Cash only; receipts provided

27. REGISTRATION Understanding Course Listings Understanding Course Listings Registration via Albert Registration via Albert

28. COURSE NUMBERS Political TheoryG53.1100.001 Political TheoryG53.1100.001 American PoliticsG53.1300.001 American PoliticsG53.1300.001 Political EconomyG53.1400.001 Political EconomyG53.1400.001 Comparative PoliticsG53.1500.001 Comparative PoliticsG53.1500.001G53.X6XX.001 International RelationsG53.1700.001 International RelationsG53.1700.001G53.X8XX.001G53.X9XX.001

29. REGISTRATION Online via Albert Online via Albert Accessed through NYU Home Accessed through NYU Home https://home.nyu.edu https://home.nyu.edu https://home.nyu.edu

30. BREAK Orientation will resume at 3:30 PM.

31. FACULTY AND COURSE INTRODUCTIONS Faculty Introductions, Prof. Shinasi Rama Faculty Introductions, Prof. Shinasi Rama Course Descriptions, Selected Faculty Course Descriptions, Selected Faculty

32. STUDENT ACTIVITIES Journal of Political Inquiry Journal of Political Inquiry Editor-in-Chief, Tyson Patros Editor-in-Chief, Tyson Patros International Relations Association International Relations Association President, Ezgi Demirci President, Ezgi Demirci Seminars Seminars Workshops Workshops Guest lecturers and speakers Guest lecturers and speakers Guided visits to institutions and organizations Guided visits to institutions and organizations Social Activities Social Activities

33. ALEXANDER HAMILTON CENTER Concentration in Political Economy Analysis Concentration in Political Economy Analysis Certificate in Political Economy Analysis Certificate in Political Economy Analysis Center Leadership Center Leadership Prof. Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, Director Prof. Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, Director Prof. Shinasi Rama, Deputy Director Prof. Shinasi Rama, Deputy Director Sarah Dickinson, Administrator Sarah Dickinson, Administrator

34. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Following the Question and Answer Session, please join us for a Welcome Reception in the lobby of 19 W 4 th St.