Overview
The interdisciplinary nature of the Diplomacy and International Studies program at Zayed University with a focus on the United Arab Emirates and Gulf Region, prepares professionals ready to contribute with innovative ideas to the challenges and opportunities that the public and private sectors face in the 21st century.
Participants will be knowledgeable about local and international contemporary history, the characteristics and major elements of an interconnected global economy, the law of the nations, and modern theories in international politics.
Learning Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of the program, the student will demonstrate a detailed understanding of advanced political, economic, and historical concepts, a strong ability to connect these various disciplines together when explaining local and international events, and advanced skills when evaluating current international affairs and state relations.
- Upon successful completion of the program, the student will show an advanced ability to investigate, assess and use data from multiple sources using information technology tools, a solid proficiency in qualitative research methods when executing high-quality projects whether independently or as part of a team, highly-developed problem-solving skills when evaluating complex concepts and information, and a strong ability to present and explain findings to a wider audience.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- International Relations
- Diplomatic History: The Shaping of Contemporary International Affairs
- International Political Economy
- Public Diplomacy
- The United Arab Emirates: Political and Administrative Structure
- International Relations of the U.A.E.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
International Relations View 3 other Masters in International Relations in United Arab EmiratesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application for graduate program admission;
- Relevant supporting documents; and,
- A receipt of payment of the non-refundable application fee of AED 420.
Tuition Fee
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International
17415 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1161 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
17415 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1161 USD per credit during 24 months.
- AED 4,267 - credit
Living costs for Abu Dhabi
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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