Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy


Faculty List

Professors
Shiri Breznitz, MA, PhD
Manjari Chatterjee Miller, MA, PhD
Ron Levi, MA, PhD
Sheryl Lightfoot, MA, PhD
Jonathan Ostry, MA, PhD
Brian Rathbun, MA, PhD
Nina Srinivasan Rathbun, MA, PhD
Marci Shore, MA, PhD
Jason Stanley, MA, PhD
Phil Triadafilopoulos, MA, PhD
Joseph Wong, MA, PhD

Associate Professors
Seva Gunitsky, MA, PhD
Alexandra Rahr, MA, PhD
Paola Salardi, MA, PhD

Assistant Professors
Moussa Blimpo, MA, PhD
Aaron Gluck-Thaler, MA, PhD
Laura Garcia-Montoya, MA, PhD
Sverrir Steinsson, MA, PhD

Introduction

Are you curious about the world? Do you want to work on complex problems by using insights from across the social sciences and humanities? The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy offers five majors: Public Policy; Peace, Conflict & Justice; American Studies; European Affairs; and Contemporary Asian Studies. All of our majors provide you with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary courses to develop your skills in analysis, problem-solving, and research. If you want to find new ways to analyze the world around us and learn to address complex problems, the Munk School is the place for you.

In our exciting undergraduate majors, the Munk School offers experiential learning, expert faculty, and many opportunities to connect with other students and with practitioners beyond the classroom. Our graduates pursue successful careers in law, policy, the private sector, the not-for-profit sector, the public sector in local, national and international governmental organizations, and in diplomacy and international affairs.

Students can also participate in several multidisciplinary minors in regional studies including Contemporary Asian Studies, European Affairs, American Studies, and South Asian Studies at the Munk School. These minor options offer students from other majors with the opportunity to expand their studies with a deeper knowledge of the culture, economics, history, politics and society of a region. Students from within the Munk School Majors in Public Policy or in Peace, Conflict & Justice can equally pursue a minor at the Munk School, focusing on any of the regional studies of American Studies, European Affairs, Contemporary Asian Studies or South Asian Studies.

Munk One

Munk One at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy is an interdisciplinary academic program in global affairs for first-year students. Participating in Munk One ignites intellectual curiosity, elevates knowledge of world affairs, and connects first-year students to the Munk School community. Munk One students are mentored by Munk One alumni and engage in innovative and policy-relevant challenging academic programming, including a case competition. Munk One students meet and engage with distinguished Munk Fellows such as current and former Canadian ambassadors, members of the federal and provincial public service, private sector innovators, influential journalists, and global affairs and public policy leaders from around the world. Students are encouraged to participate in the vast array of academic and professional opportunities offered at the Munk School, such as conferences, symposia, seminars, co-curricular activities, and faculty-led research projects. Munk One is an application-based, selective academic program that is limited to an enrolment of 25 students. Newly admitted students in the Faculty of Arts & Science (St. George campus) are eligible for admission. Please see the Munk One website for more information.

Peace, Conflict and Justice

The Peace, Conflict and Justice program provides undergraduates with an interdisciplinary education covering three central pillars: the causes of conflict, peace, and justice; experiences of living in the context of conflict and struggles for peace and justice; and approaches to resolving conflict and producing peace and/or justice. The topics of study are wide-ranging, including the study of peacemaking and peacebuilding, interstate war and intrastate conflicts, insurgencies, revolutions and rebellions, ethnic strife, global justice, and negotiation theory. In doing so, we address some of the world’s most urgent humanitarian problems, and train students to deeply analyze these issues across several levels of analysis, from the local through the national and the global.

Public Policy

The Public Policy Major provides students with the analytical tools and practical insights needed to understand and shape policymaking locally, across Canada, and globally. Solving real-world policy challenges requires the use of multi-disciplinary tools to analyze problems, determine the best means to deal with those problems, and decide on the best course of action. An undergraduate Major in Public Policy provides a unique opportunity for students in social science disciplines to think in an interdisciplinary way, by drawing on theories and approaches, as well as tool kits developed in the core disciplines of economics, political science, law, and public administration. Students in this program develop theoretical and applied reasoning skills in policy analysis, gain a solid grounding in quantitative methods and research, and benefit from experiential education opportunities to address real-world policy challenges.

 

Contact Information

Office Location
Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
1 Devonshire Place, Room 220N
 
Munk One 

Website: https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/munk-one/munk-one
Email: munk.one@utoronto.ca
 

Peace, Conflict and Justice

Website: https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/pcj
Email: pcj.program@utoronto.ca
 

Public Policy

Website: https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/public-policy-governance
Email: publicpolicyundergrad.munk@utoronto.ca

 

Note About Program Completion

Students can complete only one program type – Specialist, Major, or Minor – in an individual area referenced with the same four-digit program code.

The Peace, Conflict and Justice programs impacted by this policy: ASSPE1228 and ASMAJ1228.

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy Programs

Peace, Conflict and Justice Major (Arts Program) - ASMAJ1228

The Peace, Conflict and Justice at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy is an interdisciplinary academic program that focuses on conditions, causes and effects of conflict, peace, and justice. In this program, students analyze socio-political conditions and policies, economic and cultural phenomena, historical events, and empirical research related to peace, conflict, and justice. Students also have opportunities to assess, conceptualize, and generate solutions that pave the way for conflict resolution, promote peace, and achieve greater justice. The topics of study are diverse, including the study of peacemaking and peacebuilding, human rights, legacies of war, interstate war and intrastate conflict, violence in protests and collective action, ethnic conflict, inequities in social policies such as health, gender, and education. Students select from a wide range of core and elective courses related to PCJ. The program has a strong emphasis on collaboration and teamwork through involvement in hands-on, real-life experiential learning. Moreover, students strengthen their research skills through training in various research methodologies. Our academic program allows students to understand issues of peace, conflict, and justice at multiple levels - local, national, regional, and global. Students interested in this program may consider pursuing a double major in related fields, such as International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Environmental Studies, Indigenous Studies, Diaspora and Transnational Studies, Ethics, Society and Law, and Women and Gender Studies.

Enrolment Requirements:

While we welcome students with diverse experiences, this is a limited enrollment program that can accommodate a limited number of students. Admission is determined by a range of criteria, including the student's academic records from their first year of studies, short essays, a writing sample, a resume, and a video submission. In the past, enrollment in Peace, Conflict and Justice has proven to be extremely competitive across all of these dimensions, and an applicant's success in any one of these dimensions does not necessarily guarantee admission to the program in any given year.

Completion Requirements:

(7.5 credits)

1. 1.0 credit from gateway 100-level courses. Possibilities include but are not limited to: ( MUN100H1 and MUN110H1) or ( CAS100H1 and MUN120H1) or ( AMS100H1 and MUN120H1) or ( ECO101H1 and ECO102H1) or ECO105Y1 or HIS101Y1 or ( POL107H1 and POL109H1) or AFR150Y1 or WGS160Y1 or TRN152Y1 or ( SOC100H1 and SOC150H1).

Other introductory courses in relevant disciplines are also eligible to meet this 100-level course requirement; please contact the program director for discussion and approval.

2. 2.0 credits comprised of the following core PCJ courses, all of which are required: PCJ200H1, PCJ210H1, PCJ350H1/​ PCJ261H1, PCJ362H1.

3. 2.0 additional credits in Peace, Conflict and Justice courses (i.e. PCJ prefix classes) at the 300 or 400 level, including at least 0.5 at the 400 level.

4. An additional 2.5 credits of PCJ-coded courses or complementary courses offered in other programs. Of these 2.0 credits, at least 1.0 must be at the 300-level or above. Complementary courses include but are not limited to the following; other relevant courses are eligible on the approval of the program director:

AFR298H1, AFR460H1, AMS320H1, CAR324H1, CAS310H1, CJS220H1, CSE240H1, CSE342H1, CSE346H1, DTS200Y1, EAS315H1, ECO200Y1, ECO202Y1, ECO220Y1, ENG273Y1, ENV101H1, GGR240H1, GGR419H1, HIS231H1, HIS397H1, HIS401H1, INS201Y1, INS352H1, JAH350H1, JPR364H1, JPS315H1, LAS310H1, MUN101H1/​ MUN102H1, MUN200H1, PHL373H1, PHL378H1, POL201H1, POL212H1, POL353H1, POL412H1, POL417H1, RLG309H1, SDS465H1, SOC210H1, SOC249H1, SOC367H1, TRN250Y1, TRN312H1, WGS273H1, WGS340H1.

Peace, Conflict and Justice Specialist (Arts Program) - ASSPE1228

The Peace, Conflict and Justice at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy is an interdisciplinary academic program that focuses on conditions, causes and effects of conflict, peace, and justice. In this program, students analyze socio-political conditions and policies, economic and cultural phenomena, historical events, and empirical research related to peace, conflict, and justice. Students also have opportunities to assess, conceptualize, and generate solutions that pave the way for conflict resolution, promote peace, and achieve greater justice. The topics of study are diverse, including the study of peacemaking and peacebuilding, human rights, legacies of war, interstate war and intrastate conflict, violence in protests and collective action, ethnic conflict, inequities in social policies such as health, gender, and education. Students select from a wide range of core and elective courses related to PCJ. The program has a strong emphasis on collaboration and teamwork through involvement in hands-on, real-life experiential learning. Moreover, students strengthen their research skills through training in various research methodologies. Our academic program allows students to understand issues of peace, conflict, and justice at multiple levels - local, national, regional, and global. Students interested in this program may consider pursuing a double major in related fields, such as International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Environmental Studies, Indigenous Studies, Diaspora and Transnational Studies, Ethics, Society and Law, and Women and Gender Studies.

Enrolment Requirements:

While we welcome students with diverse experiences, this is a limited enrollment program that can accommodate a limited number of students. Admission is determined by a range of criteria, including the student's academic records from their first year of studies, short essays, a writing sample, a resume, and a video submission. In the past, enrollment in Peace, Conflict and Justice has proven to be extremely competitive across all of these dimensions, and an applicant's success in any one of these dimensions does not necessarily guarantee admission to the program in any given year.

Completion Requirements:

(12.0 credits)

1. 1.0 credit from gateway 100-level courses. Possibilities include but are not limited to: ( MUN100H1 and MUN110H1) or ( CAS100H1 and MUN120H1) or ( AMS100H1 and MUN120H1) or ( ECO101H1 and ECO102H1) or ECO105Y1 or HIS101Y1 or ( POL107H1 and POL109H1) or AFR150Y1 or WGS160Y1 or TRN152Y1 or ( SOC100H1 and SOC150H1).

Other introductory courses in relevant disciplines are also eligible to meet this 100-level course requirement; please contact the program director for discussion and approval.

2. 3.5 credits of the following core PCJ courses, all of which are required: PCJ200H1, PCJ210H1, PCJ310H1/​ PCJ260H1, PCJ350H1/​ PCJ261H1, PCJ362H1, PCJ410H1, MUN200H1.

3. 2.5 additional credits in Peace, Conflict and Justice courses (i.e. PCJ prefix classes) at the 300 or 400 level, including at least 1.0 at the 400 level.

4. 5.0 credits of complementary courses, i.e., courses relevant to PCJ and offered by other programs. Of these 5.0 credits, at least 2.0 must be at the 300-level or above.

Complementary courses include but are not limited to the following. Other courses are also eligible to meet this requirement; please contact the program director for discussion and approval.

AFR298H1, AFR460H1, AMS320H1, CAR324H1, CAS310H1, CJS220H1, CSE240H1, CSE342H1, CSE346H1, DTS200Y1, EAS315H1, ECO200Y1, ECO202Y1, ECO220Y1, ENG273Y1, ENV101H1, GGR240H1, GGR419H1, HIS231H1, HIS397H1, HIS401H1, INS201Y1, INS352H1, JAH350H1, JPR364H1, JPS315H1, LAS310H1, MUN101H1/​ MUN102H1, MUN200H1, PHL373H1, PHL378H1, POL201H1, POL212H1, POL353H1, POL412H1, POL417H1, RLG309H1, SDS465H1, SOC210H1, SOC249H1, SOC367H1, TRN250Y1, TRN312H1, WGS273H1, WGS340H1.

5. Within the 12.0 credits required for the specialist program, 3.0 credits must focus on a particular global region and 3.0 credits must focus on a theme related to peace, conflict and justice.

Regional Studies Focus:
3.0 credits focused on a particular global region. Examples include Africa, Asia, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Slavic countries or the United States. This is not a complete list. Other regions are also eligible to meet this requirement; to propose an alternative, please contact the program director for discussion and approval.

Thematic Focus:
3.0 credits focused on a particular theme related to peace, conflict and justice. Examples include negotiation and conflict resolution, peacemaking and peacebuilding, environmental justice, diplomatic history, reparation and reconciliation, colonialism and decolonization, economic development, interstate war, intrastate conflict, legacies of war and conflict.

This is not a complete list. Other themes are also eligible to meet this requirement; to propose an alternative, please contact the program director for discussion and approval.

Major in Public Policy (Arts Program) - ASMAJ2660

The Public Policy & Governance Major provides students with the analytical tools and practical insights needed to understand and shape policymaking in Canada and globally. It draws on multidisciplinary perspectives, including economics, political science, law, and public administration, and integrates classroom learning with experiential education opportunities.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is a limited enrolment program. Students must have completed 4.0 credits and meet the requirements listed below to enrol.

Variable Minimum Grade
A minimum grade/minimum grade average in required courses is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:

To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with final grades lower than the minimum grades stated above will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining these minimum final grades does not guarantee admission to the program.

Completion Requirements:

(8.0 credits with at least 2.0 credits at the 300 level, including 0.5 credit at the 400 level )

While some courses may appear under more than one requirement line, no course may be counted twice for the purpose of program completion.

Introductory Courses

Foundations in Public Policy

Further Studies in Public Policy

Approved Munk School courses: MUN311H1; MUN321H1; MUN322H1; MUN323H1; MUN324H1; MUN325H1; MUN327H1; MUN328H1; MUN362H1; MUN368H1; MUN371H1; MUN380H1; MUN396H1; MUN397H1; MUN421H1: MUN310H1; MUN463H1; MUN489H1.

Approved Economics courses: ECO313H1; ECO314H1; ECO317H1; ECO320H1; ECO324H1; ECO331H1; ECO332H1; ECO333H1; ECO334H1; ECO336H1; ECO340H1; ECO342H1; ECO349H1; ECO364H1; ECO365H1; ECO367H1; ECO369H1; ECO401H1; ECO402H1; ECO403H1; ECO406H1; ECO407H1; ECO409H1; ECO414H1; ECO435H1; ECO438H1; ECO446H1; ECO483H1

Approved Political Science courses: POL314H1; POL316H1; POL319H1; POL324H1; POL334H; POL337H1; POL344H1; POL347H1; POL351H1; POL361H1; POL363H1; POL384H1

Approved additional courses: ENV222H1; ENV320H1; ENV322H1; ENV323H1; GGR326H1; GGR334H1; GGR359H1; GGR429H1; HIS300H1; PHS211H1; PHS307H1; PHS310H1; PHS411H1; SOC208H1; SOC215H1; SOC389H1

Notes

  • Course can only count toward one requirement, even if listed as options to multiple requisites in the program
  • Not all courses have priority enrolment for Public Policy students. Students are responsible for checking priority of courses and meeting course prerequisites they wish to take. Checking prerequisites is especially important with respect to ECO courses, many of which require the completion of first year Mathematics courses as pre-requisites.

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy Courses

MUN100H1 - Global Innovation

Previous Course Number: MUN101H1

Hours: 24S

Innovation has always been a key driver of economic growth, population health, and societal success. Transformative change has historically been linked to major innovations such as urban sanitation, pasteurization, the printing press and the industrial revolution. Currently, the opportunity to enhance life chances worldwide relies on innovating for the poor, social innovation, and the ability to harness scientific and technological knowledge. What precisely is innovation? When does innovation happen? Who benefits from innovation? How can innovation be fostered, and how do innovations spread? Relying on major global transformations and country-specific case studies (for example, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel and India), this course examines the drivers of innovation, the political, social, economic, and scientific and technological factors that are critical to promoting innovation and addressing current global challenges, and the consequences of innovation. Restricted to first-year students admitted to Munk One. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: Admission to Munk One
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN103H1 - How We Make History & History Makes Us

Hours: 24S

Do we make history or does history make us? Great individuals have a profound effect on our lives, but these great leaders do not emerge spontaneously. They arise because they are particularly adapted to a particular constellation of ideas and material reality prevailing at a time. This course will weave together insights from economics, politics, psychology, and the humanities concerning the great influences that have shaped us – ideas such as nation, market, race and rights; people as diverse as Goethe, Gandhi and Churchill; movements both ideological and artistic; and technologies spanning from the assembly line to artificial intelligence. These forces of nature and mankind come together to define epochs, an understanding of which illuminates present-day transformations and allows for more effective leadership. In order to be considered for this course, students must submit an application.

Prerequisite: Students must submit an application to be admitted to the course.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN110H1 - Changing World Orders

Hours: 12T/24S

World orders are not a static phenomenon. The Liberal International Order (LIO), for example, was created by the United States and its allies after World War II. Today, we see that order is in crisis. This course explores debates about what constitutes “order,” why orders rise and fall, and how actors in different regions of the world seek security, influence and legitimacy in uncertain times. This is a highly interactive class designed to teach students how to analyze concepts, present them, collectively identify and outline policy problems and solutions, and understand how global structures affect country behaviors and vice-versa. Restricted to first-year students admitted to Munk One. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: Admission to Munk One
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN120H1 - Revolutions

Hours: 24L/8T

This course transcends time and place to delve into the overarching dynamics of revolution. This exploration of revolutions goes beyond simple chronology to uncover common threads that unite these transformative events. From the spirit that ignited the English Revolution to the fervor of the American Revolution, the course navigates through the social and political forces that reshaped societies. Students will dissect the emergence of radical change, tracing its evolution from the French Revolution to the Revolutions of 1848 and the birth of modern political ideologies. The course then navigates through the 20th century, from the Russian and Chinese Revolutions to the Cuban Revolution and the intricate web of Latin American revolutionary movements. Comparative analysis delves into the universal and unique aspects of these revolutions, offering students an understanding of the power and influence of these transformative moments.

Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

MUN130H1 - Climate, Energy, and Power

Hours: 24S

Energy is at the crux of a range of pressing global issues, including climate change and the existential threat it poses across the world. This class uses energy – sometimes as a focal point, sometimes as an entry point – to examine a range of issues including inequality, emergent technologies and policy making in a global context. Restricted to first-year students admitted to Munk One. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: Admission to Munk One
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN140H1 - Design for Social Change and Inclusion

Hours: 12T/24S

Framed around a design challenge, in this class students work in teams to come up with an innovative, equity-focused approach to a global problem. To this end, the course includes modules on topics such as: collecting primary data (via interviews and/or focus groups); conducting secondary research; identifying beneficiaries’ needs; developing a mindset for social innovation; assessing feasibility and viability; and how to develop culturally responsive and relevant propositions. Restricted to first-year students admitted to Munk One. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: Admission to Munk One
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN150H1 - Successful Societies

Hours: 24L/10T

What is a "successful society"? What makes a society “successful?” How do we identify, measure, and assess “success?” What data do we need and what data should we collect? And what data are we able to collect and compare? The answers to these questions are surprisingly complex and differ across the social sciences, political theory, philosophy, and law. This course invites students to engage with theories and ideals about societies while doing a deep dive into cross-national and sub-national data, exploring the trade-offs of different societal outcomes. Students will grapple with questions about health, crime, security, creativity, inequality, belonging, solidarity, and institutions.

Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN160H1 - Digital and Algorithmic Disruptions

Hours: 24L/10T

This course interrogates how the digital turn – social media, algorithms, monitoring, digital disruption in business models, security, militaries, and more - is shifting social, political, and economic life. Drawing together expertise in both public policy and digital technologies, the course combines the study of technical capacities and future trajectories of digital change with analyses of political institutions, labour markets, social relations, political segmentation, and changing areas of public and private concern. The course will grapple with the implications of digital and algorithmic disruptions for ethics, leadership, our everyday institutions and public policy making.

Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN170H1 - Transitions in Democracy and Autocracy

Hours: 24L/12T

This course examines how democratic and autocratic regimes emerge, consolidate, and come under stress, and the role of populism in different times and places. We rely on historical and contemporary cases to study democratic survival, including in advanced industrialized countries. Why are the world’s oldest and wealthiest democracies facing serious challenges today?

Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN180H1 - Hitler and Stalin Today

Hours: 24L/10T

Democracy requires strategies for the future, but these depend upon a reckoning with the past. How is freedom defined in a post-colonial world? How can a mass society protect individual citizens? A study of European totalitarianism and the American present prepares us to answer these questions. To that end, this course studies the Stalinist and Nazi regimes, reviews the mass atrocities of the mid-twentieth century, and considers the legacies of these regimes in contemporary memory and politics.

Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN200H1 - Understanding Global Controversies

Hours: 24L/12T

This course explores the role of language and moral claims in shaping controversies and their potential resolutions. We will grapple with how ideas define perceptions of fairness, of good and evil, of groups and their boundaries, and of challenges and controversies. The course will draw examples from history, law, philosophy, and politics.

Prerequisite: Completion of 4.0 credits
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

MUN201H1 - Introduction to Peace, Conflict and Justice

Previous Course Number: PCJ200H1

Hours: 24L/12T

This course introduces students to the theories, concepts, histories, and actors that are fundamental to the field of peace, conflict, and justice. Students will discuss meanings, causes, obstacles, and sustainability of peace and justice through the discussion of historical and contemporary cases from around the world. Stemming from the interdisciplinary aspect of the field, students will learn a wide range of theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented perspectives on thematic topics such as protection and violation of human rights, social and economic inequalities, and causes of violence and oppression. This course is intended for first year PCJ students and it serves as a gateway for all other courses offered in the PCJ program. This course is a requirement for PCJ majors and specialists.

Prerequisite: Admission to PCJ
Exclusion: PCJ200H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN210H1 - Research Design, Methods, and Social Inquiry

Previous Course Number: PCJ210H1

Hours: 24L/12T

This course introduces students to key research design and methods employed in the study of peace, conflict and justice. It considers both qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research frameworks prominent in research drawn from a range of disciplines and approaches. Some methods explored in this course might include: descriptive analysis, correlational studies, bivariate or multivariate regression models, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and country case studies. The class teaches students how to read, understand and critique these frameworks and the scholarship they influence/produce. Concepts of causality, internal and external validity, inductive and deductive reasoning, and ethics in research will also be covered. This course is a requirement for PCJ majors and specialists.

Prerequisite: Admission to PCJ
Exclusion: PCJ210H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN220H1 - Economic Policy in the Industrialized World

Hours: 24L/12T

This course provides an introduction to the central economic policy issues in industrialized nations around the world including but not limited to Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Japan. It examines how governments raise revenue through taxation and the rationale for government provision of goods and services such as social security, health care, education, income transfers, national defense, and housing / food assistance. It also explores the economics of regulation such as minimum wages, environmental regulation, immigration, antitrust, and criminal justice along with the division of responsibility between different levels of government. Emphasis is placed on real-world examples including the economic and political trade-offs policymakers face when designing, implementing, and revising policies. The course also investigates the economics of government debt and of monetary policy along with the growing challenges for public finances posed by declining fertility rates and rising life expectancy. A primary focus is on how policymakers can improve the current and future performance of their economies while expanding opportunity for all.

Prerequisite: ( ECO101H1, ECO102H1)/ ECO105Y1
Corequisite: For students in the Faculty of Arts and Science: MUN221H1/ ECO200Y1/ ECO204Y1/ ECO206Y1 For students in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering: CHE249H1/ CHE374H1/ CME368H1/ ECE472H1/ MIE258H1/ MIE358H1 Faculty of Arts and Science co-requisite and pre-requisite requirements do not apply to the students in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering who choose to take this course.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN221H1 - Microeconomics for Policy Analysis

Previous Course Number: PPG200H1

Hours: 24L/12T

The objectives are: (1) To provide students with a foundation in microeconomic analysis and; (2) To demonstrate how this foundation can be applied to design, predict the effects of and evaluate public policies.

Students will be equipped to understand the main issues on a range of policy topics such as taxation, social insurance, welfare and income support programs.

Prerequisite: ( ECO101H1, ECO102H1)/ ECO105Y1
Corequisite: For students in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering: CHE249H1/ CHE374H1/ CME368H1/ ECE472H1/ MIE258H1/ MIE358H1 Faculty of Arts and Science pre-requisite requirements do not apply to the students in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering who choose to take this course.
Exclusion: ECO200Y1, ECO204Y1, ECO206Y1, PPG200H1
Recommended Preparation: POL101Y1/ 1.0 credit from POL101H1, POL106H1, POL107H1 or POL109H1/ MUN105Y1/ ( MUN101H1, MUN102H1)/ TRN160Y1/ TRN161Y1/ 1.0 credit from VIC181H1, VIC183H1, VIC184H1 or VIC185H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN311H1 - Data and Applications in PCJ

Previous Course Number: PCJ310H1

Hours: 24L/12T

The goal of this course is to introduce students to data literacy and applications in the topics of peace, conflict, and justice. The course is broadly divided into two parts. The first part will introduce data in the context of peace, conflict, and justice studies and outline the research process. Students will learn advanced quantitative research designs and will work with fundamental descriptive statistics tools. Students will work with different datasets, learn how to summarize data for different types of variables through graphs and tables, and explore measures of association between variables. In the second part of the course, students will work on data projects related to peace, conflict, and justice. Students will also design their own research relevant in PCJ. This course is a requirement for PCJ Specialists.

Prerequisite: PCJ200H1/ MUN201H1, PCJ210H1/ MUN210H1
Exclusion: PCJ310H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN320H1 - Introduction to Public Policy

Previous Course Number: PPG301H1

Hours: 24L

The course introduces students to the study of public policy, the policy process and our policy institutions in Canada. The course examines how issues emerge, how important ideas are framed, priorities are established, and agendas are set and managed. It explores how institutions – formal and informal rules which enable and constrain actors – shape policy-making in Canada.

Prerequisite: 1.0 credit in 200-level MUN/ ECO/ POL courses, including a 0.5 credit from POL214H1 or POL224H1
Exclusion: PPG301H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN321H1 - Conflicts, Violence and Socioeconomic Development

Hours: 24L/12P

This course examines the relationship between violent conflict and socio-economic development. Students will investigate how political violence shapes education, health, labor markets, and migration, and how these micro-level impacts connect to broader challenges of governance, institutions, and long-term growth. The course combines theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence, drawing on both country case studies and cross-country analyses, to help students critically assess how conflict and development interact and reinforce one another.

Prerequisite: Completion of 1.0 credit from MUN, PPG, and/or PCJ courses at the 200+ levels.
Exclusion: PCJ360H1 (Civil Conflicts, Violence and Socio-Economic Development) offered in Fall 2022. PPG410H1 (Causes and Consequences of Civil Conflicts and Violence) offered in Winter 2025 and 2026. PCJ444H1 (Causes and Consequences of Civil Conflicts and Violence) offered in Winter 2025 and 2026.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

MUN322H1 - Inequality and Growth

Hours: 24L

Neoliberal thinking has dominated economic policy advice for decades. Such thinking is premised on the notion that policy makers should “go for growth” because a rising tide lifts all boats. Politicians increasingly reject such advice as being at best politically naïve and at worst responsible for outcomes that have not been inclusive (some boats rise much higher than others with the tide—higher inequality). Policy makers need to make choices about both the level of economic growth and the inclusiveness of such growth, taking account of interactions between the two variables, including the extent to which high inequality undercuts the sustainability of healthy economic growth. This course will familiarize students with a range of empirical evidence on the growth experience of both advanced and developing countries; about the nexus between economic reforms and growth; and about the drivers of rising inequality, including policy drivers. It will also cover the political economy of reform, including how to design pro-growth policies that do not contribute to an electoral backlash.

Prerequisite: Completion of 1.0 credit in MUN, PPG, and/or PCJ courses at the 200+ levels.
Exclusion: PPG410H1 (Inequality and Growth) offered in Fall 2025. PPG410H1 (Inequality and Growth: Evidence and Policy Challenges) offered in Fall 2024.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

MUN323H1 - The Economics of Poverty: Daily Lives and Policy

Hours: 24L

Poverty is a universal economic condition spanning both poorer and richer countries. Surviving on limited resources demands extraordinary decision-making and adaptability. This course examines how people living in poverty make choices under severe constraints, focusing on risk management, health, and education. While external interventions often dominate policy debates, we will highlight innovative strategies individuals in poverty develop to navigate their circumstances, recognizing how seemingly irrational choices often make sense within context. Key questions include: How is poverty defined and measured? How does poverty relate to inequality? What is the distinction between absolute and relative poverty? How do the poor organize their social and economic lives? How do households prepare for emergencies and old age with limited resources? An interdisciplinary perspective complements the economic lens to foster deeper understanding. Students gain an appreciation of complex constraints shaping the lives of the poor and how these insights can inform effective policy.

Prerequisite: Completion of 1.0 credit in MUN, PPG, PCJ, EUR, CAS and/or AMS courses at the 200+ levels.
Exclusion: PCJ360H1 (Economic Lives of the Poor) offered in Fall 2025. PPG310H1 (Economic Lives of the Poor) offered in Fall 2025.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

MUN324H1 - The Rise and Fall of Trade Cooperation

Hours: 24L

This course examines how states and firms design, erode, and reinvent trade cooperation across regions and time. From the failed International Trade Organization to the WTO’s stalled rule-making, exclusion and backsliding have long shaped global commerce. Students explore when actors favor flexible bilateral deals versus institutionalized arrangements, with cases spanning ASEAN, the European Union, Latin America, North America (CUFTA, NAFTA, CUSMA), and newer mega-regionals. Combining theory and evidence, the course equips students to analyze tariff bargaining, non-tariff barriers, institutional change, and geopolitics, situating contemporary trade conflicts within decades of experimentation in rules-based trade.

Prerequisite: Completion of 1.0 credit at the 200+ levels from MUN, PPG, CAS, EUR, AMS and/or PCJ courses
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN325H1 - Public Policy Across Income Levels

Hours: 24L

In societies, people can be ranked into hierarchical layers or strata based on characteristics, including income, wealth, occupation, race, and gender. This structure of inequality is systematic, patterned, and relatively stable across time. Importantly, inequality among people is both embedded and reinforced by social institutions, including policy. The purpose of this course is to examine how public policy can both challenge, as well as reinforce income across the distribution. Key policy areas include income support/taxation, education, and healthcare, as well as others. Students in the course will come away with a critical understanding of how policies not only shape individual outcomes, but also the structure of inequality itself.

Prerequisite: Completion of 1.0 credit at the 200+ levels from MUN, PPG, AMS, EUR, CAS and/or PCJ courses
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN327H1 - Innovation and Economic Development

Hours: 24L

This course explores the complex relationship between innovation, technology, and policy. Students will investigate different perspectives on the meaning of economic development and develop an understanding of globalization and its impact on innovation and economic growth. We will consider new strategies for economic development that focus on knowledge, technological innovation and creativity, considering national, regional and local economic development policies and practices.

Prerequisite: Completion of 1.0 credit from MUN, PPG, PCJ, AMS, CAS and/or EUR courses at the 200+ levels.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

MUN328H1 - Special Topics in Public Policy

Previous Course Number: PPG310H1

Hours: 24L

This course examines a selected topic in public policy, based on the research interests of an individual instructor. Both the topics and the instructor may change each time the course is offered.

Prerequisite: Completion of 10.0 credits. Students who do not meet the prerequisite are encouraged to contact the instructor.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN351H1 - Man of the People: Populism in the US

Hours: 24L

It is no secret that populism is resurgent in many parts of the global West, or that this revival often features unabashed demagogues trumpeting a politics of exclusion. But what do these terms mean, precisely, and what cultures and histories inform them? This class will examine the figure of the demagogue and the ideology of populism, in the context of the United States. We will consider how appeals to “the people” mobilize rage and resentment, dig into populism's progressive Black roots and interrogate the techniques which pit the “average American” against putatively corrupt institutions and privileged elites. Along the way, we will read a range historical and contemporary populist texts, from Alexander Hamilton's letters railing against demagoguery, to Occupy Wall Street's aspirational post-capitalist tweets, to the National Rifle Association's TV show “Armed and Fabulous” and contemporary country music's “pickup truck” populism.

Prerequisite: Completion of 1.0 credit from MUN, PPG, PCJ, EUR, CAS and/or AMS courses at the 200+ levels.
Exclusion: AMS310H1 (Man of the People: Populism and Demagoguery in American Culture) offered in Winter 2021. AMS401H1 (Man of the People, Populism in US) offered in Winter 2025. PCJ460H1 (Man of the People, Populism in US) offered in Winter 2025.
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

MUN360H1 - Topics in Peace, Conflict and Justice

Previous Course Number: PCJ360H1

Hours: 24L

This course explores selected issues in the field of Peace, Conflict ands Justice. Topics may vary from year to year. Through a suite of recent readings, students will strive to critically examine implications and challenges of, and solutions to the issues being studied. Please visit the Trudeau Centre for Peace, Conflict and Justice website for current offering information.

Prerequisite: PCJ200H1/ MUN201H1, PCJ210H1/ MUN210H1
Recommended Preparation: POL208H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN361H1 - Justice Institutions: Crime, Violence, and Insecurity

Previous Course Number: PCJ380H1

Hours: 24S

This course examines the role of institutions that respond to crime and violence. We study the role of institutional actors centering on criminal justice: we focus in particular on criminal justice institutions, but also community organizations, government agencies, international organizations, journalists, and others–in identifying, naming, and acting upon crime and violence. We also study the strategies these institutions adopt in responding to crime, violence, and insecurity, along with evidence about how they do so and outcomes of their interventions. Finally, we attend to the relationship between criminal justice and other social outcomes, including health and well-being, collective memory, skepticism, social movements, and civic participation. Throughout the course we rely on a wide range of materials, so that in most weeks students will engage with a combination of perspectives, including social science research, legal materials, testimonies, official documents, and journalistic accounts.

Prerequisite: PCJ200H1/ MUN201H1, PCJ210H1/ MUN210H1
Corequisite: MUN362H1
Exclusion: PCJ380H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN362H1 - The Violence of Inequality: Conflict Dynamics and Power Asymmetries

Previous Course Number: PCJ350H1

Hours: 24L/12T

This course builds on various multi-disciplinary approaches to explore how inequalities shape violence, conflict, and post-conflict dynamics. It teaches students to understand and engage critically in debates in the field and to discover connections between the power structures that shape the emergence of violent conflicts, their dynamics, and their legacies. In addition, this course will offer students practical tools to analyze the intersection of conflict and inequality, as well as the implications of that intersection for pursuing peace. This course is a requirement for PCJ majors and specialists.

Prerequisite: PCJ200H1/ MUN201H1, PCJ210H1/ MUN210H1
Exclusion: PCJ350H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN368H1 - Global Practicum

Previous Course Number: PCJ361H1

Hours: 24S

An exploration of selected issues in global affairs and public policy involving an overseas and/or practicum component.

Students will engage in partnership‑based academic internships. By applying their classroom learning to real community and workplace settings, they will further develop and strengthen their professional skills.

Eligible students who wish to do a placement must submit an online application form early in the preceding term, which can be found on the Munk School’s undergraduate courses webpage along with instructions and the application deadline.

Not eligible for CR/NCR

Prerequisite: 10.0 credits, including 1.0 credit from MUN200H1/ MUN210H1/ MUN201H1/ MUN220H1/ MUN221H1 completed before MUN368H1 is taken, and an application/interview.
Exclusion: PCJ361H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Course Experience: Partnership-Based Experience

MUN370H1 - Special Topics in Global Affairs and Public Policy

Hours: 24L

This course offers students the opportunity for an in-depth examination of various themes in Global Affairs & Public Policy. Topics vary from year to year, depending on the instructor. Course may not be repeated under the same subtitle.

Prerequisite: Completion of 10.0 credits. Students who do not meet the prerequisite are encouraged to contact the instructor.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN371H1 - Technology, Surveillance, and Society

Hours: 24L

This course considers how surveillance has shaped modern society. Tracing major technological transformations over time, the course pays special attention to the social, political, and economic contexts central to the emergence of data-intensive surveillance. The course surveys how data collection and analysis has formed new industries, influenced national security strategies, and reconfigured labour relations. The course assesses how new surveillance practices, including the use of artificial intelligence, are changing the relationship between industry and the state, as well as introducing human rights concerns. Topics include surveillance capitalism, workplace surveillance, state funding of science and technology, and digital authoritarianism.

Prerequisite: Completion of 1.0 credit from MUN, PPG, PCJ, CAS, EUR and/or AMS courses at the 200+ levels.
Exclusion: PCJ360H1 and PPG310H1 (Surveillance and Society) both offered in Winter 2026.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN397H1 - Independent Study in Global Affairs & Public Policy

Previous Course Number: MUN310H1

This course is an independent research project on a global affairs or public policy topic. Students must find a faculty supervisor appointed at the Munk School, submit a proposal, and receive approval for the project. Contact hours with the supervisor may vary, but typically comprise one hour per week.

To enrol, please contact the Munk School Undergraduate Program Coordinator at undergraduatecoordinator.munkschool@utoronto.ca to request an application form, which should be filled out in consultation with the faculty supervisor and include a detailed description of the course topic, reading list, and assignments/marking scheme, at least three weeks before the start of term.

Prerequisite: MUN105Y1/ MUN200H1, or enrolled in at least one of the following programs: American Studies Major (ASMAJ0135); American Studies Minor (ASMIN0135); Contemporary Asian Studies Major (ASMAJ0235); Contemporary Asian Studies Minor (ASMIN0235); European Affairs Major (formerly European Studies Major) [ASMAJ1626 (formerly ASMAJ1625)]; European Affairs Minor (formerly European Union Studies Minor) [ASMIN1626 (formerly ASMIN1011)]; Peace, Conflict and Justice Major (ASMAJ1228); Peace, Conflict and Justice Specialist (ASSPE1228); Major in Public Policy (ASMAJ2660); South Asian Studies Minor (ASMIN1333).
Exclusion: MUN310H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

MUN399H1 - Research Opportunity Program

Previous Course Number: PCJ399H1

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details at https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/research-opportunities/research-opportunities-program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

MUN420H1 - Public Policy Capstone

Previous Course Number: PPG401H1

Hours: 24L/12T

This experiential learning course, embedded within the Public Policy program, connects students directly with federal and provincial government actors and with policy-relevant organizations that work closely with government on a daily basis. Students work in teams on applied policy projects addressing real-world challenges related to access to public services—such as education, health, and social protection. Through direct engagement with practitioners and stakeholders, students analyze inequalities in access to public services and produce policy-oriented deliverables that bridge theory and practice.

Prerequisite: PPG301H1/ MUN320H1
Corequisite: For students in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering: MUN302H1. Faculty of Arts and Science pre-requisite requirements do not apply to the students in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering who choose to take this course.
Exclusion: PPG401H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN421H1 - Advanced Topics in Public Policy

Previous Course Number: PPG410H1

Hours: 24L

This course examines a selected advanced topic in public policy, based on the research interests of an individual instructor. Both the topics and the instructor may change each time the course is offered.

Prerequisite: Completion of 16.0 credits. Students who do not meet the prerequisite are encouraged to contact the instructor.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN460H1 - Experiential Learning in PCJ

Previous Course Number: PCJ362H1

Hours: 12T/24S

This course provides students an opportunity to learn by providing valuable services to local, national, or international organizations. This model of experiential learning is called organization partner experiences, in which students work in teams on a project that is of relevance to the partner organization. The overarching theme in this course is inclusion through access to public services. Access to public services such as education, health, and public provision of services is one of the most important ways in which disadvantaged populations experience upward socioeconomic mobility. Students will gain insights about inequality of access to public service, conduct critical analysis of current issues, and produce deliverables to understand issues of socio-economic inequality in societies around the world.

Prerequisite: PCJ200H1/ MUN201H1, PCJ210H1/ MUN210H1, PCJ350H1/ MUN362H1
Exclusion: PCJ362H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN461H1 - Research Paper Seminar in PCJ

Previous Course Number: PCJ410H1

Hours: 24S

This course guides each student through their own individual research project, embedded in an interactive group learning process, to offer an applied introduction to research methods for peace, conflict and justice studies. Students work through the research in the field of peace, conflict and justice studies, such as: identifying a research question, learning how to write a critical literature review, developing a rigorous research design, and applying quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods to answering research inquires. The final deliverable is a draft of a research proposal or an empirical research-based paper. This course is a requirement for PCJ Specialists and open to PCJ Majors with approval from the Director.

Prerequisite: PCJ200H1/ MUN201H1, PCJ210H1/ MUN210H1, PCJ350H1/ MUN362H1
Exclusion: PCJ410H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN462H1 - Advanced Topics in Peace and Conflict Studies

Previous Course Number: PCJ444H1

Hours: 24L

Topics vary annually. The objective of the course is to explore emerging issues in Peace and Conflict Studies. The focus of the course will be on a specific topic, rather than a broad survey of the field.

Prerequisite: Completion of 16.0 credits. Students who do not meet the prerequisite are encouraged to contact the instructor.
Exclusion: PCJ444H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN463H1 - Advanced Topics in Peace, Conflict and Justice

Previous Course Number: PCJ460H1

Hours: 24S

This course explores selected issues in the field of Peace, Conflict and Justice. Topics may vary from year to year. Through a suite of recent readings, students will strive to critically examine implications and challenges of, and solutions to the issues being studied. Please visit https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/pcj for current offering information.

Prerequisite: Completion of 16.0 credits. Students who do not meet the prerequisite are encouraged to contact the instructor.
Exclusion: PCJ460H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN464H1 - Research Methods in Peace, Conflict and Justice

Previous Course Number: PCJ461H1

Hours: 48S

This course guides each student through their own individual research project, embedded in an interactive group learning process, in order to offer an applied introduction to research methods for peace, conflict and justice studies. Students work through the full research process, including: identifying a research question, learning how to conduct effective literature reviews, developing a rigorous research design, and applying quantitative and qualitative methods to answering questions. Rather than conducting research independently or studying research methods in isolation, the course combines the two: students learn collectively about the different steps in the research process while simultaneously applying those steps to their own research project. This is then complemented by presenting that research and discussing different research projects in class, so as to receive continuous feedback and be exposed to a variety of research methods and approaches.

Prerequisite: Enrolment restricted to students enrolled in the Peace, Conflict and Justice Specialist program
Corequisite: MUN463H1
Exclusion: PCJ461H1
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN469H1 - Peace and Conflict Studies Independent Study Course

Previous Course Number: PCJ499H1

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore topics not covered in the curriculum, or to develop a more detailed focus on topics covered. Approval of the program director is required. The student must obtain written agreement of the instructor who will supervise the independent study, submit the proposal to and obtain approval from the director and program administrator, who will then add the student to the course. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Applications are due two weeks before course enrolment deadlines.

Prerequisite: PCJ200H1/ MUN201H1, PCJ210H1/ MUN210H1
Exclusion: PCJ499H1
Recommended Preparation: For students enrolled in the Peace, Conflict and Justice Major or Specialist program.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN470H1 - Advanced Topics in Global Affairs and Public Policy

Hours: 24L

This course offers upper year students the opportunity for an in-depth examination of various themes in Global Affairs & Public Policy. Topics vary from year to year, depending on the instructor. Course may not be repeated under the same subtitle.

Prerequisite: Completion of 16.0 credits. Students who do not meet the prerequisite are encouraged to contact the instructor.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN471H1 - Advanced Topics in Global Affairs and Public Policy

Hours: 24L

This course offers upper year students the opportunity for an in-depth examination of various themes in Global Affairs & Public Policy. Topics vary from year to year, depending on the instructor. Course may not be repeated under the same subtitle.

Prerequisite: Completion of 16.0 credits. Students who do not meet the prerequisite are encouraged to contact the instructor.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

MUN489H1 - Munk Capstone Seminar

Hours: 24S

This capstone seminar course will allow students to delve deeper into an issue of their choice by completing a semester long project that develops a strategy for creating innovative solutions in their chosen issue area, grounded in economic, political and social considerations.

Guided by the professor, students will apply the full range of skills developed throughout their undergraduate education to a real-world scenario, including critical analysis, interdisciplinary research, ethical leadership and strategic thinking.

In order to be considered for this course, students must submit an application.

Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: Students must submit an application to be admitted to the course.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

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