Master in International Governance and Diplomacy, Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (Paris, France) 24 months Postgraduate Program By Sciences Po |Top Universities

Master in International Governance and Diplomacy, Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (Paris, France)

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

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Main Subject Area

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

GENERAL OBJECTIVES


The Master in International Governance and Diplomacy provides an in-depth view of a wide range of policy issues involving international governance at the international, national and local levels, and the practice of diplomacy on both a multi-lateral and bi-lateral basis. The program takes an analytical approach to policies and equips students with the skills to design, implement and analyse from different levels of expertise and sectors. It brings together the knowledge of diverse actors to manage collective action on the international stage, whilst incorporating diplomatic practices.


MAIN ORIENTATIONS AND SPECIFIC FEATURES


This intensive two-year program is divided int- three academic semesters and one practical semester (during semester 3) designed to develop professional, research and analytical potentials of the students.

Courses in the core curriculum of the Master focus on the following seven main themes:

  • Policy Analysis for International Governance;
  • International Political Economy and Economic Policy;
  • International Law;
  • Strategy, Leadership and Management;
  • International Organizations and fundamentals of diplomacy;
  • Leadership and management in diplomacy;
  • Diplomacy and foreign affairs;

CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES


International Governance and Diplomacy students may typically consider careers in the diplomatic corps, local, national or international administrations, in intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations or in transnational firms. They typically seek work in domains such as international cooperation, development or new public-private sector partnerships, consulting in international organizations or in the private sector.

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

GENERAL OBJECTIVES


The Master in International Governance and Diplomacy provides an in-depth view of a wide range of policy issues involving international governance at the international, national and local levels, and the practice of diplomacy on both a multi-lateral and bi-lateral basis. The program takes an analytical approach to policies and equips students with the skills to design, implement and analyse from different levels of expertise and sectors. It brings together the knowledge of diverse actors to manage collective action on the international stage, whilst incorporating diplomatic practices.


MAIN ORIENTATIONS AND SPECIFIC FEATURES


This intensive two-year program is divided int- three academic semesters and one practical semester (during semester 3) designed to develop professional, research and analytical potentials of the students.

Courses in the core curriculum of the Master focus on the following seven main themes:

  • Policy Analysis for International Governance;
  • International Political Economy and Economic Policy;
  • International Law;
  • Strategy, Leadership and Management;
  • International Organizations and fundamentals of diplomacy;
  • Leadership and management in diplomacy;
  • Diplomacy and foreign affairs;

CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES


International Governance and Diplomacy students may typically consider careers in the diplomatic corps, local, national or international administrations, in intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations or in transnational firms. They typically seek work in domains such as international cooperation, development or new public-private sector partnerships, consulting in international organizations or in the private sector.

Admission requirements

2 Years
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Tuition fee and scholarships

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More programs from the university

The Sciences Po Undergraduate College offers a three-year Bachelor’s degree programme that includes a year abroad at one of 470 partner universities.

Our students receive a multidisciplinary and broad-based education in the humanities and social sciences and an emphasis on civic, linguistic, and artistic education, in which professional training and extra-curricular activities are strongly emphasised along with academic courses.

Fundamental education is offered across five principal disciplines: Economics, Law, History, Sociology, Political Science.

The Paris campus is home to undergraduate students who follow the general programme. The other campuses offer students the opportunity to study the challenges particular to a geographical region:

Asia at the Le Havre campus

North America and Africa on the Nancy campus

Europe and Franco-German relations on the Reims campus

Central and Eastern Europe on the Dijon campus

Latin America, Spain, and Portugal on the Poitiers campus

The Middle-East and Mediterranean on the Menton campus


Sciences Po offers 13 dual Bachelor degree programmes with leading universities around the world, including 9 international dual degrees (Columbia University, University of California in Berkeley, Freie Universität Berlin, University of Hong Kong, Keio University, National University of Singapore University of British Columbia, University College London, University of Sydney) and 6 French dual degrees.


28 two-year Master’s degree programmes, and 5 one-year Master's programmes are offered, all on the Paris campus, each with a wide choice of concentration.

They are all underpinned by the same main principles, combining fundamental knowledge, applied knowledge and practical experience, active learning and international scope.

Sciences Po also offers over 30 dual degree programmes with French and international partner universities.

Our seven graduate schools prepare students for professional life in a variety of fields.


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