Semester one (30 CREDITS)
Mandatory courses for semester one
- Academic Skills & Onboarding
- Transcultural Competences
- International Business Strategy
- Sustainable Development and Management
- The History and Evolution of the Field of Cultural Diplomacy
- International Case Studies of Cultural Diplomacy
Elective courses for semester one (students must select two)
- Nation Branding and Unilateral Cultural Diplomacy
- International Organisations
- European Politics
Semester two (30 CREDITS)
During the second semester, students will take two elective courses and a professional development training programme at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy. The professional development training programme is designed individually with each student and comprises some or all of the following main components:
- Academic Research and Writing
- Development of Cultural Diplomacy Initiative
- Participating in and contributing to ICD’s projects, activities and conferences
Elective courses for semester two (students must select two)
- Models of Cultural Diplomacy
- Religion and Cultural Diplomacy
- Soft Power, Hard Power, and Smart Power
- Cultural Diplomacy in Conflict Zones
Semester three (30 CREDITS)
Mandatory courses for semester three
- Future Trends in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy
- International Economics
- International Financial Markets and Institutions
- Global Management Perspectives
- International Marketing
- Business Simulation
Semester four (30 CREDITS)
After three semesters of academic study, you are required to complete a Master's thesis in the fourth semester, which will be an in-depth analysis on a topic of your choice related to the theme of the programme. You will be provided with guidance on how to choose an appropriate topic, and how to identify and locate the necessary sources. The topic, structure, and length of each thesis will be subject to individual review and faculty mentor approval. In addition, you will take a course/workshop related to the preparation of the thesis. You will be required to defend your thesis before a panel of faculty members prior to receiving a final grade.
Professional Development Training Programme
The professional development training programme is designed individually with each student. More information on the programme is provided in the section "Course organisation".