Globalization and Cultural Diplomacy

This is an advanced research programme offered by the Faculty of Philosophy in partnershipwith the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin. The programme has a duration of 2 years,with the first 2 semesters taking place in Berlin and the last 2 in Bucharest. The degree provides a comprehensive base of studies in the fields of cultural diplomacy,international relations, foreign policy, conflict resolution, as well as in related fields that require an expertise in global governance and international organizations.This challenging and innovative master programme provides students with a unique design ofthe curriculum, combining lectures and presentations with case studies and in-depth analysisof contemporary global events. Nation branding, soft power, hard power and smart power, aswell as intercultural communication and theories of international relations are some of thetopics addressed by the curriculum.The professional development programme is designed individually with each of the studentsand is composed of part or all of the following main components: research, development ofCultural Diplomacy Initiative and participating in and contributing to ICD’s projects, activities and conferences.