StudyQA — Master: Security and Diplomacy Studies

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Israel is at the focus of the world's attention in both security and diplomacy matters. It is also the center of enormous professional expertise in both these fields. Embodying that unique knowledge and skill, our program brings together internationally renowned scholars and leading practitioners in both security and diplomacy, offering students an exceptional learning experience in English. Educational tours and meetings with Israeli and foreign officials are incorporated into the curriculum. Students come from all over the world and are encouraged to undertake internships and other extra-curricular activities during their year stay in Israel.

The one-year program provides advanced knowledge and analytical tools for the study of strategy, diplomacy, decision-making and the shaping of security and foreign policy. The outlook of the program is global, with a special focus on Israel and the Middle East. At the practical level, the program prepares students for engagement in the international arena, defense bodies, international organizations (both governmental and NGOs) and international economic organizations.

Introductory and Core Courses

History of Modern Strategic Thought
Issues in International Relations
Modern Diplomacy
Political Economy in the Global Age
International Law and the Middle East Conflict
Israel's Strategic Doctrine
The History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
Research Methods
Workshop: Security Field Trips and Ambassador Forum
Workshop: Middle East Crisis Simulation
Academic Writing Workshop: two sessions
Final Exam – the exam is the culmination of the student’s coursework throughout the academic year. Questions in the exam will require the implementing of knowledge gained in all mandatory courses. Passing the exam is required for the awarding of the M.A. degree for students pursuing the non-thesis option. Students that write a thesis in the program are not required to take the final exam.

Seminars (Students choose 3 from the following list)

Cyber Warfare
The Future of War
The National Security Concepts of the Arab States and Iran
Terror, Counter-Terrorism and Moral Dilemmas
China's Foreign Policy and National Security
Jewish International Politics

Requirements

Copy of bachelor’s degree diploma- you will need to bring your original diploma at the start of the program.
Official transcripts from all higher education institutions you have attended
Two letters of recommendation, from academic and/or professional sources
Personal essay
Resume/CV
Your TOEFL or IELTS exam scores, if your native language is not English or your previous academic degree was not taught in English.
$100 USD application fee, payable by credit card or bank transfer.
One passport sized photo
A Health Declaration (to be filled out by the applicant) and a Medical Form (to be filled out by a licensed doctor). Both forms are not mandatory while an applicant's file is marked as 'Under Review,' but are highly suggested to be sent in as soon as possible.