Course of Study
For over a decade, the PhD Program in International Conflict Management has been preparing students to become scholar-practitioners equipped with the knowledge and skills to address complex global conflicts. For information on our specific courses, see the degree information in the KSU Graduate Catalog.
Course Schedule Requirement Checklist
The INCM program admits students in Fall (main admissions window) and Spring semester. Core courses are offered once per year so students have the opportunity to learn in a supportive cohort system while also having the flexibility to select their own elective courses.
*Students are solely responsible for registering for classes via Owl Express. For registration numbers (i.e. CRN 80500) for each class, visit registrar.kennesaw.edu.
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Year 1, Fall Semester
- Comparative Approaches to Knowledge
- Theories of International Conflict: International Relations Approaches
- Theories of International Conflict: Economic Approaches
- Professional Knowledge for the PhD
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Year 1, Spring Semester
- Theories of International Conflict: Sociocultural Approaches
- Theories of International Conflict: Peace and Conflict Studies Approaches
- Fundamentals of Research Design
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Year 2, Fall Semester
- Quantitative Methods
- Qualitative Methods
- Elective of Choice
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Year 3, Spring Semester
- Advanced Methods Course
- Electives of Choice
Other Requirements:
In addition to these core courses, students must also complete:
- 6 credit hours of peacebuilding and development coursework
- Comprehensive exams (offered every January; students typically take after third semester)
- Dissertation Colloquium
- Dissertation Defense
Sample Syllabi
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Course Breakdown
For more information on specific classes, see our International Conflict Management course breakdown in the KSU Graduate Catalog.
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Sample Syllabi
- INCM 8000:Comparative Approaches to Knowledge
- INCM 8001:Theories of International Conflict: International Relations Approaches
- INCM 8002:Theories of International Conflict: Economic Approaches
- INCM 8005:Professional Knowledge for the PhD
- INCM 9600:Dissertation Proposal Colloquium
- INCM 9102:Quantitative Methods
- INCM 9103:Qualitative Methods
- INCM 9370:International Project Management
- INCM 8000:Comparative Approaches to Knowledge
Time Limit
All requirements for a Ph.D. degree must be completed within seven years, beginning with the first registration in graduate-level classes following admission to the degree program. Extension of time may be granted in special circumstances. Only courses in which credit has been earned within seven years of the date of admission will be counted for degree credit.