Master of Arts in Diplomacy

About Program

Diplomacy is an art that requires diplomats to possess knowledge, cultural awareness, and refined negotiation skills. These attributes enable them to facilitate communication and resolve disputes effectively. It is essential for diplomats to be adept in tactical and operational knowledge, analytical efficiency, and policy orientation, while also adhering to ethical standards and national and international norms.

Aspiring diplomats should be both explorers and traders, with a vision that inspires leadership. Cultivating critical thinking skills is vital for achieving success. By pursuing a degree that leads to an international career, you can turn your dreams into reality. This global journey begins with your studies at the College of Security and Global Studies(CSGS).

Total Credit Hours

36 Credit Hours

Instruction Language

English

Tuition Fees

63,030 AED/Yearly

Duration

2 years

Accreditations

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Program Director

Dr.-Nahla-Hamdan-CSGS
Dr. Nahla Hamdan

Program Structure

Course Category Total Number of Courses Total Number of Credit Hours
Core Courses 6 18
Electives 4 12
Thesis 2 6
Total 12 Courses 36 Credit Hours

Courses & Descriptions

Study Plan

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Program Goals
  1. Provide students with an in-depth knowledge in diplomatic relations in their profession and in the international relations.
  2. Enable students to achieve skills in professional and international negotiations and diplomacy.
  3. Prepare students for pursuing higher education in diplomacy and international relations.
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Coherently synthesize and summarize knowledge of the field of diplomacy through effective analytical inquiry of current and past diplomatic successes and failures.
  2. Compose and present effective communications in written and oral form demonstrating critical and discriminatory thinking skills across the curriculum
  3. Formulate innovative complex ideas to generate new solutions to long term diplomatic concerns and present this ability through formal recommendations in policy papers and presentations relative to the field.
  4. Analyze Diplomatic issues by applying critical thinking to construct problem solving solutions based on limited information.
  5. Design and lead (in simulation scenarios) a diplomatic team composed of appropriate skilled individuals to successfully negotiate a desired outcome to diplomatic issues.
  6. Apply ethical and culturally sensitive solutions to a variety of diplomatic concerns in written and oral communications.

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

For graduate degree completion, graduate students must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Earn a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00.
  • Successfully complete all courses as described in the study plan.
  • The Degree Completion requirements must be met within the timeframe of the program.
  • Successfully complete the "Thesis" course.

Admission Requirements

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