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PG in Economic Diplomacy

You strive for a career in Economic Diplomacy? Lay the foundation for it at VUB, in the heart of Europe, where you will follow academic and practitioner-led courses. On top of that, VUB offers three options to complement your compulsory courses: follow the transcontinental study path, take up an internship or write a thesis.

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Duration

1 year

Starting Date

September

Tuition Fee

€ 9,500 (non-EEA)
€ 9,500 (EEA, national)

Location

Brussels, Belgium

About the programme

Participants in this Postgraduate in Economic Diplomacy at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) are instructed in the legal and business aspects of economic diplomacy through a combination of academic and practitioner-led courses, complemented by a series of skills and thematic workshops.

Compulsory courses are followed by either elective subjects in Washington and/or Shanghai, an internship, or a thesis. All designed to ensure that our graduates are ready for a career in economic diplomacy.

The postgraduate in Economic Diplomacy prepares students for a career in diplomacy, especially economic diplomacy. Courses of high academic quality are enriched by hands-on input from practitioners. Participants are instructed in the legal and business aspects of economic diplomacy. Skills workshops support optimal professional performance.

After Graduation

This programme is designed to enable graduates to enter the labour market or improve their career prospects within and beyond the field of economic diplomacy.

First step in the market

The postgraduate aims to deliver graduates who are ready for professional life. Graduates are well placed to take part in the diplomatic exams, especially the exams aimed at a career within economic diplomacy.

Realistic job opportunities can also be found within governmental departments and international organisations.

Furthermore, due to the international business courses, graduates may find a job in the field of international business development (import, export, international investment).

Finally there are job prospects in banks, for example in the international trade finance department, in the international investment finance department, and in corporate relations.