International Relations: China, Russia, the US and the Future of Geopolitics by The Economist via GetSmarter: Fee, Duration, How to Apply

Quick Facts

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Medium of instructions English	Mode of learning Self study	Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based	Learning efforts 6-8 Hours Per Week

Course overview

There is no doubt that global challenges like climate change, migration levels, ageing populations, and international politics impact your organisation. The International Relations: China, Russia, the US and the Future of Geopolitics course will take you through a journey on how your organisation will be affected by these shifts. You will learn under a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical examples to further cement your understanding.

The New Global Order by Getsmarter is a six weeks course designed and offered by The Economist. It is 100% digital and requires about 6-8 hours per week to complete. This is a self-paced programme, which means you can decide how you learn and at what speed. The Economist designed the course. It talks about various global trends that can affect your organisation. These trends include the rise of technology, the leading players in power, global political strategies, crucial events, etc.

The International Relations: China, Russia, the US and the Future of Geopolitics - How Politics, Business, and Technology are changing is a certification course, which you can receive once you complete all the training requirements. Along with the course material, you also get a 3-month digital subscription to The Economist.

Course and certificate fees

Fees information

₹ 122,291

The fees for the course International Relations: China, Russia, the US and the Future of Geopolitics is -

Head	Amount in INR
Programme fees	Rs. 122,291

Installment Plan

1st installment	Required before: 2025-02-18	Amount Due: ₹61,146.00 INR
2nd installment	Required before: 2025-03-20	Amount Due: ₹61,145.00 INR

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

The Economist

Who it is for

The International Relations: China, Russia, the US and the Future of Geopolitics programme is best suited for political and business analysts. It will also be helpful for people responsible for their organisation’s response to a global event.

Eligibility criteria

You can secure the Getsmarter’s The New Global Order certification by completing the requirements mentioned in the handbook you receive when you begin the course.

What you will learn

Knowledge of political science

Completing The International Relations: China, Russia, the US and the Future of Geopolitics syllabus will set you apart from the herd by teaching you about:

What the decline of US dominance and rise of China’s power means for your industry
How the shift in global power dynamics can affect your region or organisation
How technology, countries, and global challenges can affect your organisation’s competitive strategy for the future.

The syllabus

Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus

Module 1: From cold war to US-China rivalry

Review the significant aspects of the cold war and its influence on global politics
Describe the emergence, impact and disappearance of the unipolar moment
Identify the main causes of the US-China rivalry
Examine Russia's desire to reverse the disintegration of the Soviet territories
Interpret how shifting global power balances affect you and your organisation

Module 2: The decline of US dominance

Review the heyday of the Pax Americana
Identify the factors that led to the unravelling of the Pax Americana
Investigate the repercussions of "Westlessness"
Analyse US policy towards Russia
Reflect on how US dominance, or a lack of it, can affect you and your organisation

Module 3: The Chinese century

Discuss the evolution of China’s global status
Investigate the different dimensions of China’s power
Assess the significance of China's rise for you and your organisation

Module 4: The role of technology

Identify how gaining a technological edge leads to economic and military advantage
Investigate how their different approaches to developing new technologies resulted in tensions between the US and China
Compare the US and China’s technological strengths and weaknesses
Deduce how the technological rivalry between the US and China might affect you and your organisation

Module 5: Disruptors, inbetweeners and game-changers

Identify how and why certain countries and groups seek to disrupt the US-China power balance
Determine which countries are caught in the middle of the US-China rivalry and why
Explore how Russia’s aggression is creating foreign-policy dilemmas for the US and China
Conclude how the influence of disruptors, inbetweeners and game-changers might affect you and your organisation

Module 6: Goodbye globalisation?

Explain what globalisation entails
Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of globalisation
Explore how globalisation will be impacted by Western sanctions on Russia
Evaluate the possible consequences for you and your organisation if globalisation declines

Admission details

Go to the official site of the course for your New Global Order admission.
Select ‘Register Now’ on the course page. It is green-colored.
Confirm your course name and fee.
Create a profile using your name, email address, birth date, and a password
Go to the billings section and select your payment process.
Make the payment and confirm your admission.

Filling the form

The International Relations: China, Russia, the US and the Future of Geopolitics by Getsmarter needs your first and last name, your email address, your date of birth, and a password of your choice to sign up on their website. The password should be a minimum of 8 digits long and must have at least one upper case, one lower case, one numerical, and one unique character.

How it helps

Along with learning under experienced educators, The New Global Order training programme offers a comprehensive curriculum, self-paced learning, flexible deadlines, and a 3-month digital subscription to The Economist.

The certificate you receive at the end of the course will be a valuable addition to your professional resume, helping you secure better career opportunities.