Postgraduate Programme in Economic Diplomacy
Brussels, Belgium
Postgraduate Certificate
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Aug 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 6,800 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for EEA nationals and non EEA nationals
** for non EEA nationals and EEA nationals
Key Summary
Do you want a career in diplomacy, especially economic diplomacy, or want to further professionalize your diplomatic career? Looking to start preparing for the diplomatic service exams? If so, then the Postgraduate in Economic Diplomacy is exactly what you are looking for.
Participants in this program are instructed in the legal and business aspects of economic diplomacy through a combination of academic and practitioner-led courses, complemented by a series of skills and thematic workshops. Compulsory courses are followed by either elective subjects in Washington and/or Shanghai, an internship, or a thesis. All designed to ensure that our graduates are ready for a career in economic diplomacy."
Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO)
Accredited
The postgraduate in Economic Diplomacy prepares students for a career in diplomacy, especially economic diplomacy. Courses of high academic quality are enriched by hands-on input from practitioners. Participants are instructed in the legal and business aspects of economic diplomacy. Skills workshops support optimal professional performance.
Added Value
The postgraduate in Economic Diplomacy offers you:
- A unique and specialized 66 ECTS curriculum.
- A mixture of academic and practitioner-led classes, designed to provide a theoretical and practical understanding of the various aspects of economic diplomacy.
- Internship services: students are assisted in obtaining internships.
- The BDA can provide references and career advice.
Study credits
ECTS (European Credit Transfer System): 1 credit represents 25-30 hours of study activity.
This program is designed to enable graduates to enter the labor market or improve their career prospects within and beyond the field of economic diplomacy.
First step in the market
The postgraduate aims to deliver graduates who are ready for professional life. Graduates are well placed to take part in the diplomatic exams, especially the exams aimed at a career within economic diplomacy.
Realistic job opportunities can also be found within governmental departments and international organizations.
Furthermore, due to the international business courses, graduates may find a job in the field of international business development (import, export, international investment).
Finally, there are job prospects in banks, for example in the international trade finance department, the international investment finance department, and in corporate relations.