27 Diplomacy Degree Programs in USA

An International Relations master's degree from Seton Hall University prepares students for diverse careers in international relations diplomacy, international law diplomacy, and roles within international relations government sectors. The program focuses on equipping students with the necessary skills to navigate complex global issues, fostering a deep understanding of international dynamics.

In addition to a foundation in law and diplomacy, as well as economics, business, politics, and history, the Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy: International Development and Economics is STEM-designated. It equips students with advanced quantitative skills in economics and econometrics, empowering them to address global economic challenges through specialized coursework.

The EUCLID DSDD (Doctorate in Sustainable Development and Diplomacy) is a distance, nonresident study program.

At the Tampa campus, the BA in International Relations and Diplomacy prepares students for roles in international diplomacy, global organizations, and policy evaluation. Students study topics such as foreign policy, legal structures, and conflict resolution while participating in simulations and applied case work.

The International Relations and Diplomacy MA delves into the dynamics of world politics, strategies for managing international disputes, and the practice of diplomacy. Students explore topics including international law, economic negotiation, and global geopolitical shifts, gaining practical experience through simulations and policy work.

The only online Ph.D. program in diplomacy organized by an international intergovernmental organization and officially used by active diplomats over 4 continents.

The Master of Arts in Development Studies and Diplomacy is an interdisciplinary and holistic program that will not only broaden student’s knowledge in the field of development studies, sustainability, and diplomacy but it will also equip them with the required soft skills for a successful international career in any of these areas of expertise. It is offered both online and face-to-face on the UPEACE campus in Costa Rica. During this program, students will analyze the different dimensions of development including, environmental, social, economic, and human dimensions as well as the theory and practice of diplomacy in the 21st century. Students will also attend skills development sessions that are designed to support their professional careers and employability. Careers in this field can be very broad. Prospective employers include governments, international organizations, development agencies, academia, and the private sector.

The Master of Arts in International Law and Diplomacy (online and hybrid formats) is a two-year. graduate program permitting students to specialize in the interface between international law and diplomacy. It will not only broaden students' knowledge in the field of international law and its various foundational dimensions but will also equip them with knowledge and skills to work in the field of diplomacy and related international careers.

The only Master's degree program in diplomacy organized by an international intergovernmental organization and officially used by active diplomats over 4 continents, counting among its students and alumni officials at the minister, ambassador, and diplomatic counselor levels.

Offering SIT’s unique brand of immersive, place-based learning from the world’s top locations in diplomacy and international relations, this one-year master’s degree provides you with key points of comparison among U.S., European, and African perspectives as you gain a mastery of the global political system and how to maneuver within it.

The EUCLID online master in mediation and conflict resolution is also unique for blending personal level psychology with high-level issues (diplomacy, inter-religious dialogue) and practical skills (negotiation), the purpose is to offer a comprehensive coverage of this broad topic.

Seton Hall’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations has partnered with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in Geneva to offer this Online Executive Master of Science in International Affairs and Diplomatic Practice program. The degree is designed for mid-career professionals who seek to develop additional skills or credentials to move ahead in their careers. Practitioners will explore contemporary diplomacy against the changing nature of world politics and investigate the complexities of relationships between different countries. Through a series of seven courses and six modules, students will build upon their knowledge and skills in international security, policy analysis, negotiation and conflict management, and monitoring and evaluation, while developing a functional and/or regional specialty.

This unique program, offered in partnership with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, trains students to carry out public communications for governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and the private sector.

Two specialized MSc programs offered online by an intergovernmental university with a recognized expertise in interfaith studies.

A specialized online Ph.D. offered by an intergovernmental university with recognized expertise in interfaith studies.