Program Overview

Online MBA in Diplomacy and International Relations

Overview

The Online MBA in Diplomacy and International Relations is designed for leaders and professionals who aspire to shape global policies, navigate complex international landscapes, and foster diplomatic relations. This program aims to empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to influence global affairs and drive international cooperation.

Program Objectives

The primary objective of this program is to equip ambitious professionals with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in the dynamic field of Diplomacy and International Relations. The program focuses on three key areas that are essential to international relations:

• Diplomatic Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
• Global Governance and Policy Analysis
• International Trade and Economic Diplomacy

Curriculum

The Online MBA in Diplomacy and International Relations curriculum is composed of 11 core courses that you can attend. We organize elective courses in collaboration with our business and industry partners on specific topics relevant to global business and management challenges.

• Diplomatic Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
• International Management and Business diplomacy
• Commercial diplomacy
• International Relations Theory and Practice
• Economics and Technology as Drivers of Global Power
• The Digital Age of Diplomacy and International Relations
• Introduction to AI for Managers
• Strategic Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Cross-Cultural Management
• International Law and Organisations

Admissions

• Undergraduate degree (Bachelor) from a recognized university or equivalent
• Grade transcripts
• Your CV or resume
• ID or passport copy
• One photo

Tuition Fees

• Online MBA in Diplomacy and International Relations: 7.000 EUR
• UNITAR immersion programme: 2.300 USD (OPTIONAL)

Teaching Method

This program is delivered entirely online. Modules can be completed in your own time and at your own pace. You also have the opportunity to increase your learning by attending our webinars.

Materials

• All reading materials for this course will be made accessible to you through the SSBM Online Learning Portal.
• We provide access to SSBM Connect – an online platform to socialize / exchange / engage and communicate with current students, alumni, professors and industry partners
• Access to SSBM e-Library and EBSCO (the largest provider of research databases, e-journals, magazine subscriptions, eBooks and discovery services).

Degree

Upon successful completion of the MBA program in Diplomacy and International Relations, you will be awarded with an MBA degree delivered by SSBM Geneva.

Learning Objectives

This program will help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the essential diplomatic, managerial, and strategic aspects of international relations applied to real-world global challenges.

• Understand fundamental principles of diplomacy and international relations, and interpret complex global issues.
• Demonstrate critical understanding and integration of diplomatic strategies within a global business context.
• Develop essential skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, and international policy-making.
• Demonstrate the value of diplomatic approaches in real-world international affairs and business scenarios.

Student Achievement Key Metrics

Student achievement key metrics can be found here.

Program Prerequisites

• None

Optional Programme

• United Nations Immersion Programme

The five-day field visit UN Immersion Programme in Geneva is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the United Nations. Participants will gain a solid foundation in international affairs, receive training in essential diplomatic skills, and engage in activities with various Geneva-based organizations, including:

• United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)
• United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR)
• World Trade Organisation (WTO)
• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
• World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)

UNITAR offers the Geneva Immersion Programmes in four sessions, scheduled for February, May, July, and August. These programmes will also focus on career development within the United Nations. For more details on the programme’s agenda and expert biographies, please refer to the welcome guide from a previous edition.