M.A. in Development Studies and DiplomacyCertificate in Development and Diplomacy

About the Programme The Master of Arts in Development Studies and Diplomacyis an interdisciplinary and holistic programme that willnot only broaden student’s knowledge in the field ofdevelopment studies, sustainability and diplomacy but itwill also equip them with the required soft skills for asuccessful international career in any of these areas ofexpertise. It is offered both online and face-to-face onthe UPEACE campus in Costa Rica. During this programme,students will analyse the different dimensions ofdevelopment including, environmental, social, economicand human dimensions as well as the theory and practiceof diplomacy in the 21st century. Students will alsoattend skills development sessions that are designed tosupport their professional career and employability.Careers in this field can be very broad. Prospectiveemployers include governments, internationalorganizations, development agencies, academia and theprivate sector.  

Who is it for?

Duration

Students must complete the Master of Arts inDevelopment Studies and Diplomacy (face-to-face) intwo semesters. Students can complete the Master of Artsin Development Studies and Diplomacy (online) and theCertificate in Development Studies and Diplomacy (online)in a maximum of 4 semesters.

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Is backed by the United Nations.Is taught by practitioners, UN staff, diplomatsand academics.Includes a  study field trip to Geneva andThe  Hague and skills-based sessions for asuccessful international career.Connects different disciplines to provideholistic knowledge.  Accommodates students’ need for flexibilityby offering diverse optional modules andweekly seminars).

This programme is unique in that it:

The programme is designed for graduate students,diplomats, government officers, NGO representatives,international civil servants or private sector specialistswilling to strengthen their knowledge in developmentstudies, sustainability, international affairs managementand diplomacy.

Have a deep understanding on the theory and practiceof development studies, international cooperation andsustainable development.Be able to evaluate the different dimensions ofdevelopment.Have a deep understanding on the theory and practiceof diplomacy.Be able to appraise the nexus between diplomacy, theUN System and current contemporary challenges.Be able to apply key soft skills in an internationalworking environment.

At the end of the master’s programme, students should:

Learning Objectives

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Credits & Costs

The University for Peace was established as aTreaty Organization with its own Charter in anInternational Agreement adopted by theGeneral Assembly in resolution 35/55 of 5December 1980, with the mission "to providehumanity with an international institution ofhigher education for peace and with the aim ofpromoting among all human beings the spirit ofunderstanding, tolerance and peacefulcoexistence, to stimulate cooperation amongpeoples and to help lessen obstacles andthreats to world peace and progress, in keepingwith the noble aspirations proclaimed in theCharter of the United Nations."

The credits and costs for each modality are listed below: