Master of Arts in Diplomacy

In today’s complex world, broad knowledge and specialized skills are required to build cooperation, defuse tension, and promote peace between and among nations, groups, and other entities. Norwich University’s Master of Arts in Diplomacy program equips students with that essential knowledge and skill set, preparing them for a wide range of meaningful careers in international relations and related fields. Our diplomacy program attracts passionate students from diverse professional backgrounds including the military, law enforcement, government, business, journalism, and the non-profit sector. Our curriculum explores international relations from a macro and micro perspective, beginning with a foundational examination of the political, cultural, and geographical complexity of the international environment. Students then apply their holistic understanding of global affairs to develop focused knowledge in one of four concentrations in international terrorism, international conflict management, international commerce, or cyber diplomacy. Our students benefit from the expertise of our stellar faculty members, among whom are two renowned counterterrorism experts, regional experts, and several retired military officers, as well as the varied work experiences and perspectives of their fellow classmates. Last but not least, a master’s degree in diplomacy from Norwich University carries weight. Our proud history as the nation’s first private military college and a long standing, unparalleled commitment to public service set our diplomacy program apart in academia and our graduates apart in the professional world. Norwich’s Master of Arts in Diplomacy program is a 36-credit degree program comprising six courses, each of which is approximately 11 weeks in length. Students first complete the core courses of the program. The remaining courses are focused on the concentration area of your choice: international terrorism, international conflict management, international commerce or cyber diplomacy. Students master one course at a time, so as to create a strong foundation of knowledge and context for future topics. The program culminates in a required one-week residency and a graduation ceremony at Norwich University in June. Career Outcomes We are proud of the graduates of the diplomacy program, many of whom occupy influential roles in leading organizations throughout the world. Example positions include Senior Adviser to the Minister of International Trade and Maritime Domain Awareness Analyst. Part of our recipe for the program's success is the caliber of students Norwich University attracts. A large number of our incoming students have experience abroad prior to enrolling in our master’s program, and many are working in an international capacity while completing the degree. This exposes students to a range of worldviews to help broaden their perspective, and a rich network to draw from for years to come.