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Department of Business and Management

Certificate in International Relations & Diplomacy

Introduce global affairs, diplomatic practice, foreign policy thinking, and negotiation skills in contemporary international settings.

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Programme Highlights What You’ll Learn
Diplomatic Communication Practical, career-relevant learning outcome
Global Affairs Analysis Practical, career-relevant learning outcome
Policy Brief Writing Practical, career-relevant learning outcome
Negotiation Awareness Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Programme Overview

Introduce global affairs, diplomatic practice, foreign policy thinking, and negotiation skills in contemporary international settings.

  • Build foundational understanding of states, institutions, and governance.
  • Explain diplomatic communication, protocol, and negotiation approaches.
  • Develop awareness of regional conflicts, cooperation, and policy issues.
  • Prepare learners for support roles in policy and international engagement.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe major actors and institutions in international relations.
  • Interpret basic foreign policy and geopolitical developments.
  • Use diplomatic communication and negotiation principles in simulations.
  • Assess international issues from multiple stakeholder perspectives.
Skills You Will Gain
Diplomatic Communication Global Affairs Analysis Policy Brief Writing Negotiation Awareness Protocol Understanding Geopolitical Interpretation Stakeholder Advocacy Conflict Resolution Basics

Curriculum Structure

Explore the programme module by module. Select any module to view its syllabus topics.
  • State system, sovereignty, and power
  • Core theories of international relations
  • The contemporary global order
  • United Nations and agencies
  • Regional organizations and alliances
  • Multilateral cooperation mechanisms
  • National interest and policy drivers
  • Soft power and public diplomacy
  • Policy brief preparation basics
  • Protocol and representation
  • Embassies, consulates, and missions
  • Cross-cultural diplomatic conduct
  • Negotiation preparation and strategy
  • Mediation and confidence building
  • Managing sensitive conversations
  • Regional disputes and strategic competition
  • Human security concerns
  • Sanctions, peacebuilding, and crisis response
  • Speech drafting and briefing notes
  • Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
  • Media handling in international contexts
  • Diplomatic simulation exercise
  • Issue paper presentation
  • Reflection on ethics and responsibility

Who Should Enrol

  • Learners interested in diplomacy and global affairs
  • Public sector staff supporting international engagement
  • Graduates exploring policy and embassy pathways
  • NGO professionals working across borders
  • Media and communications staff covering international issues
  • Students preparing for advanced international studies

Frequently Asked Questions

The delivery mode is Online (8 Weeks / 40 Hours). Please speak with admissions if you need clarification about attendance or delivery arrangements.
The programme duration is 8 Weeks (40 hrs) with 40 guided learning hours.
The programme contains 8 structured modules.
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