Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Diplomacy (90 ECTS)

The growth of globalisation requires all modern managers to think critically in order to recognise areas of growth for their organisation. Therefore, growing economic cooperation between nations as well as the increasing influence of the private sector in government policy making represents a special opportunity for organisations to develop new avenues for growth. Within the framework of the MBA Diplomacy, students will learn how to deal with the complexities in analysing and managing an ever-evolving global economy. Governments and business organisations are now more conscious that they need better-trained officials to help them achieve their objectives in promoting business and trade, and for maintaining international security. This is precisely the training that our new and unique MBA Diplomacy will focus on. During the 2nd and 3rd semester, students will deep dive into the specialised modules "The Science and the Dynamics of Diplomacy" as well as "Diplomacy in Action". Throughout this three-semester course, the MBA Diplomacy curriculum provides students with a comprehensive understanding of business practices through modules such as Innovation Management and Leadership Management. By choosing to study MBA Diplomacy, students will be taught two specialisation modules in the second and third semesters which are designed to give them the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in diplomacy. This specialisation unit comprehensively advances a contextual and conceptual understanding of Modern Diplomacy. It investigates the evolution of the geopolitical landscape alongside the major developments, technologies and global crises that have cast renewed emphasis on the importance of diplomatic practice in advancing national interests and foreign policy. Students will gain expertise in identifying key actors and stakeholders in geopolitical relations, while delving deep into the conceptual and theoretical frameworks of modern diplomacy. They will navigate the challenges of hyper-globalization and digital disruption, mastering critical evaluation of diplomatic initiatives. Students will equip themselves to design strategic diplomatic interventions that foster positive communication, negotiation, and multilateral relations in our evolving global landscape.