Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy - Relaciones Internacionales y Diplomacia

The Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy is an academic program that prepares students not only for careers in the foreign service, in intergovernmental organizations, or international businesses, but also in such fields as journalism, non-governmental watchdogs or NGOs, foreign policy think tanks, and academic research. The program combines problem-solving, structural analysis, project development, and management with a comprehensive theoretical and critical examination of the political, cultural, legal, and socio-economic practices that make up our increasingly interdependent and complex world. Because the political and economic problems central to foreign relations today invariably transcend national boundaries, the international agenda encompasses technological, religious, ethnolinguistic, and humanitarian concerns, as well as the more traditional area of diplomatic activity. Drawing from multiple fields including finance, law, history, philosophy, and theology, this program is decidedly interdisciplinary.

You will need the official transcripts from the institution that awarded your undergraduate degree or its equivalent.

If you do not have a degree recognized in the United States, you must arrange to have an evaluation of your foreign transcript by American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)’s International Education Services, a member of Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), or National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to the evaluation and award.

All costs for foreign transcript evaluation must be covered by the applicant.

You must provide a copy of your official ID or passport (Visa Students).

You must submit a signed enrollment agreement.

If you are not a native English speaker, did not complete your post-secondary education exclusively in the English language, or did not complete at least 24 academic credits in a university-level program taught in English you will have to provide proof of English proficiency:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 89 (IBT – Internet version) for Masters, Schiller, TOEFL number is 0835.
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) score of at least 700 for Masters.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 6.5 for Masters.
CAMBRIDGE FCE (First Certificate in English) grade of “B” (B2 level) or higher -Cambridge Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE) preferred.
Duolingo English Exam: score of at least 105 for all programs.
If you successfully graduated from the Tampa Language Center with a Level 6 program, you are eligible for admission.

Methods of Research and Analysis
Diplomacy Workshop: Practical and Historical
Relations & Diplomacy Workshop

Advanced Topics in International Business
Media Communication Strategies
International Organizations
Conflict and Peace Strategies
International Economic Problems
International Law
Economic Influences on International Business
Human Rights

Career Areas: Diplomat, Intelligence Specialist, Political Analyst, Lobbyist, and Communication Specialist.