Diplomacy and International Studies Zayed University

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.