Master in Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations - MAPCD

"Citizens of the World" to create bridges across cultures for dialogue and peace building

The Master in Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations (MAPCD) is the first, at European level, to combine four different fields of study: Public Diplomacy and International Relations; Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy for the global reputation of Countries and Cities; Global Communication for the engagement of worldwide audiences; Business Diplomacy.

Studying Public and Cultural Diplomacy means understanding the increasing role of non-State actors in international affairs, as well as the strategic influence of the cultures and digital media in foreign policy. 

The Master’s ambition and goal is to train not only skilled professionals with multidisciplinary competences for the challenging scenarios we are facing today, but most of all, “Citizens of the World” with a vision and a commitment to create bridges across cultures for dialogue and peace building.

Professional outcomes

Students who have completed the Master in Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations are now working in different countries within various institutions and organizations: 

• Ministries of Foreign Affairs
• Ministries of Cultural Heritage
• International Institutions and Organizations
• Global Companies
• Think Tanks and Research Institutes 
• Global Consultancy Firms 
• NGOs

Learning objectives

The Master in Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations (MAPCD) is the first, at the European level, to combine four different fields of study: 

• Public Diplomacy and International Relations; 
• Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy for the global reputation of Countries and Cities; 
• Global Communication for the engagement of worldwide audiences;
• Business Diplomacy.

Studying Public and Cultural Diplomacy means understanding the increasing role of non-State actors in international affairs, as well as the strategic influence of the arts and digital media in foreign policy. 
The Master’s ambition and goal is to train not only skilled professionals with multidisciplinary competences for the challenging scenarios we are facing today, but most of all, “Citizens of the World” with a vision and a commitment to create bridges across cultures for dialogue and peace building.

 Structure of the Master

The Program consists of 3 teaching modules, each including different subjects and lectures from top scholars and professionals, related to the main theme.
Each module includes visits to Embassies, International institutions, and a project work.

Assessment and Diploma

1st level Specializing Master’s Degree issued by the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Italian Law D.M. 509/99) will be granted at the end of the Master’s course upon achievement of 60 ECTS credits, gained through the attendance to all the Master activities and positive evaluations. All the Master’s activities (exams, internship, project work) must be carried out.

Admissions

Entry requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• English proficiency
  TOEFL/iBT, Academic IELTS, First Certificate or having completed a degree program taught in English are considered a preferential requirement for applicants whose first language is not English. Nevertheless possessing a linguistic certification is not compulsory. Your fluency will be veryfied through the documents you will send and the selection interview.
• Strong motivation
• Professional or semi-professional experience in Cultural and Diplomatic Institutions

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