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 The Amsterdam School of International Relations (ASIR) has prepared students during 1987-2006 for careers with an international executive orientation. Most alumni hold executive, advisory and consultancy positions worldwide. The School has put emphasis on creating a setting in which students develop their analytical abilities, independence of thought and opinion together with a sensitivity and respect for other cultures.
History
The Amsterdam School of International Relations (UvA) was founded in 1987. It draws on many of the Universities lecturers and makes use of UvA facilities. The average class consists of students from approximately 20 different countries. The School has ended its program in summer 200a6, due to a restructuring of Higher Education in the Netherlands that made it impossible to keep up a stand-alone program. Archives and alumni data have been transferred to the Universiteit van Amsterdam, where they will stay retrievable. The information below refers to the program as it was offered for the last time in 2005/2006.
 Program
The International and European Relations & Management program was designed as an interdisciplinary postgraduate program, which provided the essential aspects of International and European relations, addressed from the disciplines of political science, international economics, history, law and business. The curriculum was reviewed for each academic year to ensure that new questions in international relations, strategic Management and European law are addressed.
ASIR Alumni
The Internet based ASIR Alumni network is a valuable source for career information.
Lecturers
The teaching staff consisted of specialists from a large number of Dutch and European universities. Guest lecturers from embassies, EU and UN organisations entered into debate with the students during the EU StudyTour, thus combining theoretical education with practical exposure.
Study Tour
In spring the School organized a European study tour, which included visits to EU and UN organizations in Brussels and Geneva. Officials engaged in discussions with the students about current affairs in International and European Relations.
Postgraduate degree
The program was designed and scheduled to lead to an Executive Masters Degree in International and European Relations & Management. The Executive Masters Degree in International Relations & Management is recognized by the Universiteit van Amsterdam.
This degree had to be obtained within a single year; therefore certain conditions had to apply in order for all students to complete the course in a timely manner.
Attendance
The Amsterdam School of International Relations had a mandatory attendance policy for the IER program. Students were expected to be in time. Absence of attendance was only permitted for medical reason, with a written statement from the doctor.
Examinations
A student who failed an examination during the course had a right to re-sit the examination. Failure to attend this re-sit exam denied the student any right to request a further examination. Grading on the re-sit examination was on the basis of 'pass-fail', meaning that the highest score obtainable on a make-up examination was a 'pass'. If a student failed a make-up examination, an additional evaluation could be provided, but solely at the discretion of the instructor, and by means of a written examination, an oral examination or an essay.
Papers
Essay deadlines were strict. Intermediate assignments had a length of 2 pages A4 size and needed to be well structured and to the point. The maximum length for an essay was approximately 3,000 words. It was understood that of each paper or essay one and only one version could be delivered. Copyright infringements lead to exclusion to the course.
A re-sit paper marked less than a 'pass', could be rewritten. The maximum score was 'pass'.
Excused absence examinations
For reason of illness or other unforeseen circumstances, which prevented a student from taking an examination, a re-make examination was provided on the showing of written medical evidence to be directed in advance to the Director.
Individual instructors set the conditions for class work to be brought up to date, which may have included additional readings or the providing of written summaries of the material covered.
Student Council
The administration of the school aimed to have a close contact with the students in order to aim at an effective functioning of the school. Therefore a student council has been elected every year.
Academic Violations
(a) In case of suspected academic violations the examiner (or academic coordinator) would inform the examinee immediately of his/her suspicions and would report in writing to the Director.
(b) The examinee would receive the opportunity by the Director, to react in writing to the suspicions.
(c) All relevant documents would be made available to the Director.
(d) The Director - after hearing the examiner or academic coordinator, the examinee and witnesses (if applicable) - would take appropriate actions against the examinee ranging from reprimand to suspension or dismissal from the program.
(e) The following actions were defined as academic violations:
I Cheating: fraud, deceit, or dishonesty in an academic assignment, or using or attempting to use material, or assisting others in using materials which are prohibited or inappropriate in the context of the assignment in question;
II Plagiarism: to appropriate the writings, graphic representations or ideas of another person and represent them as one's own (that is, without proper attribution).
III Creating an improper academic disadvantage to another student or an improper academic advantage to oneself. |
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