EUCLID, an international intergovernmental institution with a university mandate, offers to select students from the general public its flagship program which is an online master in diplomacy and international affairs (MDIA).
It is the only Master's degree program in diplomacy organized by an international intergovernmental organization and officially used by active diplomats over 4 continents, counting among its students and alumni officials at the minister, ambassador and diplomatic counsellor levels.
Photo: EUCLID MDIA graduate Ambassador Hanna Simon presenting her letters of credence to President Francois Hollande of France.
The EUCLID MDIA is an advanced program delivered by a treaty-based and treaty-practicing institution, and as stated by the United Nations in a rare instance of explicit confirmation, "the UN Secretariat recognize Euclide- Pole Universitaire Euclide and the other four UN institutions ... as being accredited."
The current (responsive and mobile-friendly) page recommended to obtain full and updated MDIA program information can be found at:
http://m.euclid.int/online-master-in-diplomacy/
Note: For information about our Online Master Degree in International Public Health (EUCLID MIPH), please visit this page.
Note: For information about our Online Master Degree in Sustainable Development and Diplomacy (EUCLID MSDD), please visit this page.
Note: For information about our Online MBA in International Organizations (EUCLID MBA IO), please visit this page.
Academic Presentation:
This unique Master's degree focuses on diplomatic practice and the actual application of theoretical knowledge, rather than the advancement of academic knowledge for its own sake. Also, international relations are examined from the contrasting perspectives of various actors including developing countries.
The EUCLID MDIA is used by professional diplomats working for EUCLID Participating States and can be considered an excellent route to pursue a career within governmental bodies, NGOs and international organizations.
Thanks to its low tuition and remarkable institutional relationships, it is of special interest to European and African students.
Within certain parameters, the EUCLID Online Masters in Diplomacy (similar in contents to what other institutions present as an Online Masters in International Relations) is customizable, with elective courses focusing on:
- Regional diplomatic affairs
- International Relations: from theory to practice
- Small islands issues
- Inter-ethnic and inter-religious relations
- E-government
- Sustainable economic development
- Non-governmental organizations
- International Law and Treaty Law
Note: This degree program is distance-based only and requires fluency in the English language.
Program Brochure and video:
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent, issued by an institution listed in the latest edition of the UNESCO-IAU handbook or a similar official directory.
Government-sponsored applicants (who are already government staff) may be admitted without a Bachelor’s degree if their level of education and experience is deemed sufficient. EUCLID may require these participants to complete bridge courses prior to enrolling in the program.
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and will be tested.
Students are expected to be in position to dedicate 10 to 15 effective hours of study on a weekly basis.
Curriculum / Program Courses:
EUCLID Online Master in Diplomacy (Diplomatic Studies) courses (from EUCLID database):
PRIMARY ASSOCIATED COURSES |
| Code |
Course Name
|
|
-ACA-401  |
International Academic and Professional Paper Writing |
2 |
| -TPH-499 |
Argumentation and Critical Thinking |
2 |
| -DIP-401 |
Diplomacy: Theory and Practice |
4 |
| -LAW-INT1 |
International Law and Treaty Law (1) |
5 |
| -DIP-801 |
Introduction to the UN System |
2 |
| -DIP-413 |
International Relations + Fifty Key Thinkers in IR |
4 |
| -DIP-411 |
International Conflicts: Theory and History |
4 |
| -DIP-502 |
International Negotiations |
3 |
| -DIP-405 |
Multilateral Diplomacy (United Nations) |
2 |
| -DIP-406A |
International Organizations I |
4 |
| -DIP-607 |
Diplomatic Protocol and Immunities |
2 |
| |
Total Credit Hours (US): |
34 |
Elective Courses:
STANDARD DEGREE ROADMAP - SUGGESTED ELECTIVES |
|
Course Name |
|
|
Race and Ethnic Relations |
2 |
|
Writing and Speaking at Work |
1 |
|
The Cultural Dimension of International Business |
2 |
|
International Management: Managing Across Borders and Cultures |
2 |
|
Foreign Affairs Review |
1 |
|
Master's Capstone Paper or Thesis |
6 |
|
Diplomacy and Religion / Inter-Religious Diplomacy |
3 |
|
Diplomacy, Oil & Energy |
2 |
|
Diplomatic History Module |
3 |
|
International Organizations II |
2 |
|
International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues |
2 |
|
International Humanitarian Law and the Law of Armed Conflict |
1 |
|
Logistical Support of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations |
1 |
|
Foreign Service, Careers in International Affairs |
2 |
|
Operational Logistical Support of UN Peacekeeping Missions |
1 |
|
Advanced Topics in UN Logistics |
1 |
|
Mine Action: Humanitarian Impact, Technical Aspects, and Global Initiatives |
1 |
|
Peacekeeping and International Conflict Resolution |
1 |
|
Peacekeeping In The Former Yugoslavia |
1 |
|
Principles For the Conduct of Peace Support Operations |
1 |
|
Security Measures for United Nations Peacekeepers |
1 |
|
Commanding UN Peacekeeping Operations |
1 |
|
Conduct of Humanitarian Relief Operations |
1 |
|
Ethics in Peacekeeping |
1 |
|
Global Terrorism |
1 |
|
United Nations Peacekeeping: 1945-1987 |
1 |
|
United Nations Peacekeeping: 1988-1997 |
1 |
|
United States and the Middle East: 1914 to 9/11 |
4 |
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EUCLID: International Relations in Practice:
Photo above: EUCLID's High Steward Pr Faustin Touadéra with US Secretary of State John Kerry. Full caption: "U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who speaks fluent French, points to his French interpreter on standby as he meets with CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadéra after both officials signed the COP21 Climate Change Agreement on Earth Day, April 22, 2016, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, N.Y. [State Department photo/ Public Domain] [State Department photo/ Public Domain]"
Photo above: EUCLID's Robin van Puyenbroeck, panel speaker at the Eurozone in Crisis event at the United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Auditorium, May 2013. |
