School of International Relations
Vision
A Center for honing future policy-makers, leaders and diplomats who are both
caring and God-fearing.
Mission
Promote excellence in teaching international relations, trade, security and culture
in line with globalization.
Goals and Objectives
1. Produce graduates who are well-versed in Philippine foreign relations issues;
competent not only in oral and written communication using various foreign
languages; and equipped with character, values and personality traits that
are essential to the performance of duties of true public servants in order to
promote the interests of the Philippines towards other countries.
2. Create a pool of professionals to qualify in the Foreign Service Officers
examination in preparation for their entry into the Philippine foreign
missions.
3. Train alumni who will be instrumental in promoting the spiritual objectives
of the New Era University consistent with the Church expanding global
reach.
Programs Offered
Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Service
Brief History
Established on December 11, 2019, the School of International Relations (SoIR) is the newest unit of the New Era University. The NEU-SoIR offers the Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Service (BAFS) which was formerly under the College of Arts and Sciences. Under the SoIR are the ASEAN Studies Center, Russian Studies Center and the China Studies Center.
The Foreign Service program aims to produce graduates who are well-versed in Philippine foreign relations issues and equipped with character, values and personality traits that are essential to the performance of duties of true public servants who promote the interests of the Philippines towards other countries.
Under the auspices of the ASEAN Studies Center is the Certificate Program in International Relations and ASEAN Studies (CPIRAS). Packaged as a professional advancement program, it is a 10-Saturday series of lecture-training and workshop facilitated by leading experts and academic luminaries in the fields of diplomacy and international relations.
On June 4, 2021, during pandemic, the Russian Studies Center was launched online under the NEU School of International Relations. Its goal is to foster understanding of the Russian geography and history, language and culture, science and technology, and international relations through lectures, visualizations, interactive and participative learning, and an interdisciplinary approach to teaching. It offers a series of Basic Russian Studies organized into four modules.
On February 17, 2023, the China Studies Center was formally launched at the University Hall. Its goals is to sustain people-to-people contacts and academic exchanges between Chinese and Filipino scholars and provide studies and researches covering the various aspects of Philippines-China relations.
At present, the School of International Relations has produced hundreds of graduates, some of whom have been employed in international organizations.
Admission
Entry grade requirements:
85 above
Senior High School (SHS) strands:
Any strands, but HUMSS strand are most
preferred
Student qualifications (freshmen and transferees):
High School graduate, passer of
the NEU admission exam, with GWA of 85 above
Mode of learning:
Face-to-face
Career Path
Diplomacy and Foreign Service
-Diplomat
-Ambassador or Consul
-Foreign Service Officer
Government Agencies
-Civil Servant
-DFA Personnel
-Trade Officer
-Legal Officer
-Immigration Officer
Research and Academia
-Educator
-Researcher
-Research Analyst
International Business
-International Marketing Officer
-Trade and Supply Chain Manager
-Corporate Officer
-Bank Officer
International Organizations
-Policy Analyst
-Project Leader
International Development
-Development Officer
-Development Strategist
Conflict Resolution and Mediation
-Peacekeeper
-Police and Military Officer
-Lawyer
Journalism and Media
-Local and International News Correspondent
-International Media Affairs Officers
-Information Officer
Non-profit and NGOs
-Volunteer
-Advocacy Worker