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Master of Arts in Diplomacy

The world is ready for change. Are you ready to help change the world?

In today’s world, broad knowledge and specialized skills are required to build cooperation, defuse tension, and promote peace between and among nations, groups, and other entities. Our online Master of Arts in Diplomacy program helps you develop that skill set and prepares you to become an international problem solver in any sector, including public, private, nonprofit and the military.

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.

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  • Master of Arts
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Next Start Date

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Why Norwich?

Develop skills to communicate more effectively within the complex international environment.

Gain a clear perspective on international diplomacy, leadership and conflict.

Tailor your diplomacy program studies based on your personal interests and career goals with 4 concentrations and the opportunity to pursue a thesis track.

Learn from and be mentored by expert faculty members, all of whom hold terminal degrees in their field.

Build a robust portfolio of research papers that you can leverage within your organization or submit as work samples to prospective employers.

Join a school with a nearly 200-year legacy and rich military history.

Apply to one of four start dates per year.

Benefit from a university recognized as offering Best Value with respect to high academic quality  and low net cost of attendance, according to the U.S. News & World Report.*

*Rankings are based on undergraduate programs and on students who received the average level of need-based financial aid.

Accreditation & Recognition

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Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

 


Scholarship Opportunities

Norwich University offers a range of opportunities to help you lower your overall tuition costs. Contact our admissions team today to learn more about your options. Please note that scholarships are not additive. In addition to scholarships, students may also be eligible for discounts if their organization partners with Norwich University.

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Norwich University Online students may be eligible for scholarships and we encourage all potential students to visit our scholarships page here.

Curriculum

Core Curriculum

Norwich’s online diplomacy program is made up of six courses, each of which is delivered over 11 weeks for a total of 36 credit hours. Students master one course at a time, to create a strong foundation of knowledge and context for future topics.

Our graduates can:

Build cooperation, defuse tension, and promote peace between and among nations, groups, and other entities.

  • Develop a strong foundational understanding of diplomacy, diplomatic history, and the international system.
  • Focus on the area of diplomacy that is most relevant to your career path and educational goals.
  • Function effectively and manage teams across borders and in different kinds of organizations.

 

Core Curriculum

For the first course of the program, students have the option of choosing from either Theory and the International System (GD510) or The History of Diplomacy in the International System (GD511).

  • Theory and the International System
    GD510 6 credit hours

    You will review the basic theories that govern international relations and political science. The course also traces the historical evolution of diplomacy within the international system, providing a sense of its progression and an awareness of the milestones of diplomatic interaction within that system.

  • The History of Diplomacy in the International System
    GD511 6 credit hours

    This course provides a comprehensive overview of diplomacy, international relations, and world order in the context of the modern state system from 1648 to the present. The international political environment is introduced through studies in foreign policy decision making, combining history and political science in an analytical framework of historiography and international relations methodology.

  • Law and the International System
    GD520 6 credit hours

    You will explore the structure of the international system as defined by its rules and guidelines. The course presents an introduction to international law terminology and its history and theory. Laws surrounding conflict, war, war crimes, and the rising areas of international law, environmental law, and laws concerning humanitarian intervention will be explored. Of special interest will be laws pertaining to human rights.

  • Economics and the International System
    GD530 6 credit hours

    You will explore the international economic system, examine the impact of modernization within the system, and investigate the controversy over the concept of globalization and the debate of free trade versus protectionism. You will become familiar with the international financial network and its institutions. Special attention will be given to Third World development issues and the concept of economics as a tool of diplomacy and military power.

Choose a Concentration in Diplomacy

After completing the core curriculum, you will choose a concentration that fits your career and professional goals.

International Commerce

Develop knowledge, competencies, and tools to deal with international populations including the public, government, media, online, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Seminar Four:
Global Commerce and the International System (GD544)

Seminar Five:
Cross-Cultural Management in the International System (GD554)

Elective Options for Seminar Six:
Global Corporate Diplomacy (GD564)
Diplomacy and Communication (GD567)

  • Global Commerce and the International System
    GD544 6 credit hours

    This course focuses on internal and external environmental conditions affecting commerce in a global environment. You will evaluate the role of private-sector commerce in the international system and explore the impact of economics, law, politics, and culture on multinational commerce endeavors. You will also analyze country-specific data and internal organizational factors that influence managerial decision making in multinational organizations. You will gain an understanding of the global commerce environment and enhance your ability to function effectively across borders.

  • Cross-Cultural Management in the International System
    GD554 6 credit hours

    This course focuses on fundamental topics in human resources management as they pertain to globally active corporate, nonprofit, and governmental organizations. You will build skills in managing intercultural human resources differences; selecting, evaluating, and compensating employees in international assignments; training and developing expatriate employees; dealing with culture shock; and the effects of repatriation. You will be asked to apply the concepts of conflict management, resolution, and avoidance to specific work situations.

  • Global Corporate Diplomacy
    GD564 6 credit hours

    The course addresses the dependence of international commerce upon public goodwill, the development of which is the function of corporate diplomacy. You will develop the knowledge, competencies, and tools for implementing strategic communications in order to deal effectively with international constituencies, including the government, the news media, the Internet, and NGOs. Special emphasis will be given to developing and applying analytical skills to shape public opinion, build corporate reputation, and deal with crisis in a cross-cultural environment.

  • Diplomacy and Communication
    GD567 6 credit hours

    This course examines the role of communication in diplomatic endeavors. The historical influence of communication is considered along with the evolving theoretical basis that has informed diplomatic communication. In addition to examining the role communication has played throughout the history of diplomacy, key challenges related diplomatic communication will be considered. These include cultural challenges, the evolving nature of communication technology, the movement towards transparency, and the development of public diplomacy.

International Terrorism

The concentration covers many crucial aspects of international terrorism, and national and transnational efforts to defeat it. 

Elective Options for Seminar Four:
Terrorism: Introduction and State-Sponsored Terrorism (GD542)
International Security (GD546)

Seminar Five:
International Terrorisim by Non-State Actors (GD552)

Elective Options for Seminar Six:
International Response to Transnational Terrorism (GD562)
Diplomacy and Communications (GD567)
Diplomacy in Practice (GD541)

  • Terrorism: Introduction and State-Sponsored Terrorism
    GD542 6 credit hours

    This course examines how states have used terrorism as a tool in managing their international relations and evaluates actions that the international community has taken to deter state-sponsored terrorism. Case studies will complement theory and allow for comparative analyses of various actions taken by the international community and the results achieved to date.

  • International Security
    GD546 6 credit hours

    This course surveys some of the major debates and topics in international security. It is designed to give students an understanding of the most important substantive areas in the field of international security and to connect it with academic research on security‐related issues to policy. The course will examine both traditional understandings of and approaches to international security. New actors and issues considered relevant since the end of the Cold War will be discussed. The tension between the relative importance of traditional approaches to security, interstate relations, and the relevance or impact of less immediate but important influences such as human security and climate change will also be examined.

  • International Terrorism by Non-State Actors
    GD552 6 credit hours

    This course examines the phenomenon of transnational terrorism by non-state actors. Ideology, psychology, and strategies of major transnational groups are addressed to provide an understanding of their long-term goals and operations. You will examine the relationship of terrorist groups, WMD proliferation, and organized crime, as well as possible future trends in terrorist operations. Case studies of key groups will provide comparative analysis.

  • International Response to Transnational Terrorism
    GD562 6 credit hours

    This course surveys the strategies and policies that have been deployed by states to combat transnational terrorism. You will examine the development of international law as a tool against terrorism, diplomatic and multilateral approaches in dealing with cross-border issues, and government policies designed to improve internal and multinational coordination and cooperation. Differences and commonalities among states in their approaches to terrorism are highlighted in order to examine best practices.

  • Diplomacy and Communication
    GD567 6 credit hours

    This course examines the role of communication in diplomatic endeavors. The historical influence of communication is considered along with the evolving theoretical basis that has informed diplomatic communication. In addition to examining the role communication has played throughout the history of diplomacy, key challenges related diplomatic communication will be considered. These include cultural challenges, the evolving nature of communication technology, the movement towards transparency, and the development of public diplomacy.

  • Diplomacy in Practice
    GD541 6 credit hours

    The seminar provides an understanding of the methods, institutions and practices that allow nations to translate foreign policy objectives and strategies into practical actions and how practitioners adjust and refine foreign policy in response to the events that influence outcomes.

    The course is based on a practitioner’s perspective on diplomacy. The emphasis is on foreign policy practices and structures of the U.S., but it has broad applicability to the study of the diplomatic practice of other nations that operate in an analogous domestic political environment of a separation of powers, relative openness, and the freedom of expression.

International Conflict Management

Address the multiple schools of debate concerning the causes of international conflict and war and assess conflict in all its forms.

Seminar Four:
Conflict Avoidance, Prevention and Containment in the International System (GD540)

Seminar Five:
Conflict Resolution and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in the International System (GD550)

Elective Options for Seminar Six:
Military Intervention and Conflict Management in the International System (GD560)
Human Rights and Conflict in the International System (GD561)
Diplomacy and Communication (GD567)
Diplomacy in Practice (GD541)

  • Conflict Avoidance, Prevention and Containment in the International System
    GD540 6 credit hours

    This course addresses the multiple schools of debate concerning the causes of conflict and war. You will investigate the increasingly controversial area of peacekeeping and peacemaking, and examine transnational forces, including NGOs, that use diplomacy as a tool to avoid conflict in the international system. The concept of multilateral peace enforcement will be reviewed in order to examine best practices.

  • Conflict Resolution and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in the International System
    GD550 6 credit hours

    You will examine the do’s and don’ts of negotiating peace, its hazards, unexpected consequences, and lessons learned. Topics include the increasingly important area of recovery from atrocities through trials, truth commissions, and amnesty. You will also explore post-conflict governing, reestablishing the rule of law, the dominance of civil society, and the institutions of governance, as well as the politics and cultural impact of rebuilding, including the economic and financial costs.

  • Military Intervention and Conflict Management in the International System
    GD560 6 credit hours

    You will examine conflict in all its forms, including aspects of covert operations, psychological warfare, special operations, and limited warfare. The course also explores multinational coalitions and conflicts and the renewed emphasis on terrorism, including the use of chemical, biological, and nuclear agents. You will review special cases of civil war and collapsed state conflicts. You will also investigate the impacts of modern warfare, most notably on the environment.

  • Human Rights and Conflict in the International System
    GD561 6 credit hours

    In this course, you will probe the complicated connections between the protection and enforcement of human rights norms and the roots, unfolding, and termination of armed conflict. Borrowing from the fields of peace building, conflict resolution, diplomacy, and law, the course builds upon the themes of conflict prevention and post-conflict reconstruction developed in previous courses. You will explore how human rights abuses increase the likelihood of violent conflict and how a respect for the political, civil, economic, and social claims of individuals may repair and restore affected societies.

  • Diplomacy and Communication
    GD567 6 credit hours

    This course examines the role of communication in diplomatic endeavors. The historical influence of communication is considered along with the evolving theoretical basis that has informed diplomatic communication. In addition to examining the role communication has played throughout the history of diplomacy, key challenges related diplomatic communication will be considered. These include cultural challenges, the evolving nature of communication technology, the movement towards transparency, and the development of public diplomacy.

  • Diplomacy in Practice
    GD541 6 credit hours

    The seminar provides an understanding of the methods, institutions and practices that allow nations to translate foreign policy objectives and strategies into practical actions and how practitioners adjust and refine foreign policy in response to the events that influence outcomes.

    The course is based on a practitioner’s perspective on diplomacy. The emphasis is on foreign policy practices and structures of the U.S., but it has broad applicability to the study of the diplomatic practice of other nations that operate in an analogous domestic political environment of a separation of powers, relative openness, and the freedom of expression.

Cyber Diplomacy Concentration

Study today’s fundamental issues, debates, and events in international relations pertinent to the world of cyberspace.

The cyberdiplomacy coursework will be taught from the curriculum in the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program. Courses are cross-listed with the Master of Arts in International Relations program.

  • Elective Option for 3rd Course
    Elective - Cyber Diplomacy 6 credit hours

    Students in the concentration can choose to take one of the following electives as their third course; alternatively, students will be enrolled in IR 531 National Security by default. Courses and course descriptions are cross-listed with the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program.

    • IR 531 National Security
    • GI 556 Cyber Crime
    • GI 557 Cyber Law
    • GI 554 Computer Security Incident Response Team Management
    • GI 551 Computer Forensic Investigations
    • GI 512 Foundations and Historical Underpinnings of Information Assurance
    • GI 522 Information Assurance Technology
    • GI 532 Human Factors and Managing Risk
    • GI 542 Information Assurance Management and Analytics
  • Elective Option for 4th Course
    Elective - Cyber Diplomacy 6 credit hours

    Students in the concentration will choose to take one of the following electives as their fourth course; alternatively, students will be enrolled in GI 567 International Perspectives on Cyberspace by default. Courses and course descriptions are cross-listed with the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program.

    • GI 567 International Perspectives on Cyberspace
    • GI 556 Cyber Crime
    • GI 557 Cyber Law
    • GI 554 Computer Security Incident Response Team Management
    • GI 551 Computer Forensic Investigations
    • GI 512 Foundations and Historical Underpinnings of Information Assurance
    • GI 522 Information Assurance Technology
    • GI 532 Human Factors and Managing Risk
    • GI 542 Information Assurance Management and Analytics
  • Cyber Diplomacy
    GD568 6 credit hours

    This course provides students the opportunity to synthesize learning from all previous seminars and to apply the concepts and principles relevant to the work or career goals of each student. Each student researches and prepares a written capstone project that offers a practical or theoretical solution to challenges or issues of contemporary international importance and relevance in cyber diplomacy. The final outcome of the seminar for each student is a paper suitable for publication in a professional or an academic journal. Students are required to exhibit in-depth critical thinking, analysis, and effective writing skills. Course assignments maximize the exchange of student suggestions and comments on the various stages of the capstone project, to include but not limited to topic section, thesis, resources and supporting information.

Optional Thesis Track

The thesis track is available for students who wish to have the traditional thesis experience with faculty mentorship and a culminating research paper, which is often the basis for a future publication. Outside of the degree completion requirements, students can choose to add this thesis after all six courses are completed. Pending program director approval for candidacy acceptance, your thesis will have a formal board of examination, supervision, and research process. Students who successfully defend a thesis may be exempt from the Comprehensive Exam requirement.

The thesis track is split into four 3-credit seminars: GD570, GD751, GD572, and GD573.


Admissions

At a Glance

  • No GRE/GMAT required
  • Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher

 

Admissions Requirements »

Eligibility Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by WES, IERF, SpanTran, or CED.
  • If English is not your first language, proof of English language proficiency is required. This can be demonstrated in one of three ways:
    • TOEFL - a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test) is required.*
    • IELTS – a minimum composite score of 6.5 is required.*
    • The applicant holds a baccalaureate or master’s degree from a college/university/institution in which the primary language of instruction was English.

Please Note:  All eligibility requirements are expected to be met unless noted in specific articulation agreements or memoranda of understanding (MOUs).

Application Process

We encourage you to contact an admissions advisor (see below) if you need help at any stage of the application process. You will be required to submit the following items:

  • Application form
  • Resume that includes 3 professional references with contact information
  • Official transcript of your undergraduate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited university
  • Letter of intent
  • Proof of English language proficiency if applicable (TOEFL)

To contact an admissions advisor:

Phone: 802-962-4330

Next Start Date

Monday, September 4, 2023

Application Deadline

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Contact Admissions

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT
Extended hours available by appointment

Call: 1-866-684-7237
Email: learn@norwich.edu

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    Transfer Credits
    You may receive the equivalent of up to 12 semester credits for study conducted elsewhere. Norwich complies with VA regulations and guidelines as it pertains to transfer credits.
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    International Admissions
    Norwich University welcomes students from all countries who want to study through our online programs. You must complete all steps in the admissions process.
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    Norwich Alumni Benefits
    Reconnect with Norwich to complete your master's degree. As apart of our alumni community, you are eligible for a $2,500 scholarship and other benefits.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Norwich University, in compliance with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, or physical handicap in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.


Tuition & Fees

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When applying for the Master of Arts in Diplomacy program at Norwich University, there are two essential factors to consider: what does it cost, and how can you pay for it? There are many ways to get financial assistance and several financial strategies that can help you achieve your academic and professional goals. We are here to help you identify and pursue the options that are best for you.

Tuition at a Glance

  • Credit Hours: 36
  • Cost Per Credit Hour: $698; $550 (military; veteran; first responder)

2023-24 Tuition and Fee Schedule - Master's Programs

Rate Per Credit
Term
Tuition
Additional Expenses Total
$698; $550 (military; veteran; first responder)
$3,300-$4,188

Technology - $300/term
Library - $75/term
Graduation - $150/one-time

$22,050-$27,378

Careers & Outcomes

Career Opportunities for Master of Arts in Diplomacy Graduates

Our diplomacy program prepares students from diverse professional backgrounds for a wide range of careers. Our graduates have pursued a variety of roles, including:

Career Roles

  • Adjunct Professor
  • Ambassador
  • Attorney-Advisor
  • Border Patrol Intelligence
  • Communications Director
  • Government Relations Director
  • Intelligence Advisor
  • Lead Business Intelligence Analyst
  • News Director

Our alumni have attained positions at top organizations, including*:

Places of Work

  • Department of Defense
  • Internet Infrastructure Coalition
  • Iowa Department of Public Safety
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Michelin Corporation
  • North Dakota State University
  • Stone & Associates
  • U.S. Army

What our graduates have to say*:

  • feel their workplace skills have been enhanced since earning their online Diplomacy degree
  • of responding Norwich University graduates who wanted to advance in their career said they were successful in doing so
  • of Norwich University graduates in 2016 earned more than $80,000 per year.

Read more about our Master of Arts in Diplomacy student outcomes.

*Source: Norwich University Master of Arts in Diplomacy Graduate Survey, fielded March 2016


Faculty & Staff

Our Master of Arts in Diplomacy program is led by dedicated faculty and staff members that are available to help you reach your academic, professional, and personal goals. Our faculty members hold terminal degrees in their field and are subject matter experts in the diplomacy field, including conflict management and resolution, international security, and global communications.

We have an in-house instructional design team that work hand-in-hand with program faculty and staff to ensure an efficient and interactive online learning experience in each course.

Academic Director

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Lasha Tchantouridzé, PhD

Dr. Lasha Tchantouridzé is Professor and Academic Director of international affairs programs. He is also a Davis Center Associate, Harvard University, Boston, MA; Research Fellow of the Center for Defense and Security Studies, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada; and Advisory Board Member of the Peace & War Center at Norwich University. He earned his Ph.D. in International Relations from Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Tchantouridzé’s research interests are at the intersection of diplomacy and force in international politics, and his academic publications are in the areas of geopolitics and strategy, Russian foreign and defense policy, the Black Sea basin, international politics in the Caucasus, and NATO-Russia relations.

Recent Publications:

Ukraine at a Crossroads: Will the West Fold After Kherson?” The National Interest, November 17 2022.

The Aftermath of the 2008 Russo-Georgian War: Appeasement of Russia and the War in Ukraine,” Journal of Peace and War Studies, The 4th Edition, October 2022.

Why Russia’s Military Reforms Failed in Ukraine,” The National Interest, October 15 2022.

Hic sunt dracones! Russia Enters the Mediterranean,” Security Science Journal, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2022.

Putin’s Nuclear Threats Are Reaching beyond Ukraine,” The National Interest, September 27 2022.

Putin's Next Move: Does Russia's retreat from Kharkiv mark a turning point?” Institute of Arts and Ideas, September 15 2022.

Corruption in Russia and the War in Ukraine,” Norwich Record, summer 2022.

Defending the Rioni Valley: Civic Resistance to Corporate Takeover in Western Georgia,” Peace Research: The Canadian Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies.  Vol. 54, No. 1, spring 2022.

In Afghanistan: Western and Soviet Methods of Counterinsurgency,” Security Science Journal, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2021.

“Threat and Cooperation: Syria in Russo-Turkish Relations,” with Ali Askerov, in Contemporary Turkish-Russian Relations: From Past to Future, Ilyas Topsakal, editor. Istanbul: University of Istanbul Press, 2021. 

The Post-Soviet Conflicts: A Thirty Years’ Crisis, Ali Askerov, Stefan Brooks, and Lasha Tchantouridze, eds. Lanham, MD: Lexington, 2020.

The Black and the Caspian: Russia’s Warm Seas,” Central Asia and the Caucasus: Journal of Social and Political Studies, Vol. 19, Issue 4, 2018.

Лаша Чантуридзе, «ЧЕРНОЕ МОРЕ И КАСПИЙ — ТЕПЛЫЕ МОРЯ РОССИИ,»  Центральная Азия и Кавказ, 21 (4), 2018.

The Black Sea question in Russo-Turkish Relations,” in Contemporary Russo-Turkish Relations: From Crisis to Cooperation, ed. by Ali Askerov, Lexington Books, 2018.

Contending Policies of Russia and Turkey: The Syrian Crisis,” co-authored with Ali Askerov, in Contemporary Russo-Turkish Relations: From Crisis to Cooperation, ed. by Ali Askerov, Lexington Books, 2018.

 “Unipolarity: End of an Error,” in Michael Hawes and Christopher Kirkey, eds. Canadian Foreign Policy in a Unipolar World. Toronto: Oxford University Press, 2016. 

 

Courses:

GD510 Theory and the International System
GD542 Terrorism: Introduction and State Sponsored Terrorism
GD560 Military Intervention and Conflict Management in the International System
IR510 World Politics – International Relations
IR531 National Security

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Program Staff

Charles  Lerche, PhD
Associate Program Director of Academics
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Kerri Murnyack, MA
Associate Program Director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What courses can I take in the diplomacy program?

Students can choose from a variety of courses specific to their interests in the field of international relations. Course topics include global commerce, international terrorism, human rights and conflict, and economics and the international system.

What concentrations may I specialize in?

Students can choose one of three concentrations: international commerce, international terrorism, or international conflict management.

Which international relations degree is right for you?

Diplomacy is a specific aspect of international relations. If your career goals involve the broader field of international affairs, explore our online Master of Arts in International Relations program.

Is there a thesis or independent study option?

The optional thesis track provides the opportunity for focused research and scholarly investigation in addition to your course work. If you wish to complete a thesis, you must present a formal application, and your candidacy must be accepted by the program director.

How long is the diplomacy program?

The program’s six courses (each six credits) take approximately 18 months to complete. Depending on when you start the program, you can expect your degree to be conferred in 18 to 24 months.

How have graduates of the diplomacy program applied their degree?

Our diplomacy alumni have found employment with a variety of public and private organizations including BAE Systems, Booz Allen Hamilton, the U.S. Army, CACI International, the Cato Institute, Grant Thornton LLP, Cable News Network, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, the United Nations, the U.S. Department of State, and Wells Fargo.

How are the diplomacy program faculty members selected?

Diplomacy program instructors hold terminal degrees from established universities. They must demonstrate a wide range of university/college-level teaching experience, a strong research record, and solid, practical experience in international relations.

What are the eligibility requirements for applying to the program?
  • A bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by WES, IERF, SpanTran, or CED.
  • A GRE score is not required but may be requested based on your undergraduate GPA.
  • If English was not the language of previous degree study, proof of English language proficiency and minimum TOEFL scores of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test, or iBT) are required unless otherwise noted in specific articulation agreements.
How much will this program cost?
  • Price per Credit: $767
  • Term Tuition: $4,602
  • Technology Fee — $300/term
  • Library Fee — $75/term
  • Graduation Fee — $150/one-time
  • Total Program Cost (6 terms): $30,012

 

Does Norwich accept transfer credits?

When you apply for admission to the online Diplomacy program, you can submit transcripts and course outlines from previously attended institutions of higher education to be considered for transfer credits. Transfer credits will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be accepted for up to 12 credits. Norwich complies with VA regulations and guidelines as they pertain to transfer credits.

Through an agreement between Norwich University and the Department of the Army/U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, up to six credit hours may be awarded toward completion of the MDY program requirements. Credit hours will be awarded in the Conflict Resolution Concentration for GD560 Military Intervention, or in the International Terrorism Concentration for GD562 International Response.

Learn more about Norwich University’s transfer credit policy.