Graduate
Master the practice of modern diplomacy
Our graduate offerings at Georgetown Universityâs Institute for the Study of Diplomacy give you specialized knowledge in diplomatic practice or global health diplomacy.
Our certificates, exclusively available to graduate students enrolled in Georgetownâs DC-based masterâs degrees, give you the opportunity to learn directly from former ambassadors, senior diplomats and international policy leaders who’ve negotiated contentious security issues, managed crises and shaped global health responses.
Through our graduate programs, you’ll gain frameworks and skills you can apply immediately to your career, whether you’re entering public service, international organizations or the private sector.
Graduate Certificate in Diplomatic Studies
Gain advanced skills in diplomatic practice and how to navigate the landscape of international relations. In our certificate, youâll learn how diplomats advance national interests, build coalitions, resolve conflicts and operate effectively in multilateral settings.
Our diplomatic studies certificate emphasizes practical application alongside rigorous analysis. Here, you’ll study real diplomatic scenarios, learn negotiation strategies and understand how to work across agencies, cultures and political systems.
Graduate Certificate in Global Health Diplomacy
Learn how to navigate the intersection of public health, international relations and policy development. Understand how health issues shape foreign policy, how to build international consensus on health security and how to lead effective responses to pandemics and global health crises.
Our global health and diplomacy certificate combines health policy expertise with diplomatic strategy. You’ll examine how institutions such as the WHO operate, how countries negotiate health agreements and how diplomats mobilize resources during health emergencies.
Master in Diplomacy and International Affairs (Asia Pacific)
Gain the skills needed to lead in the evolving landscape of global diplomacy through our Master in Diplomacy and International Affairs program in the Asia Pacific. Offered in collaboration with Georgetown SFS Asia Pacific and ISD, this program covers essential topics such as international relations, economic diplomacy and negotiation techniques. Youâll benefit from real-world experience across key international hubs: Jakarta, Doha and Washington, DC.
Graduate course list
Our graduate courses combine academic rigor with real-world insights from diplomats and policymakers. Whether you’re focusing on traditional diplomatic practice or global health diplomacy, you’ll find courses that challenge you to think strategically and apply concepts to contemporary challenges.
You’ll analyze case studies from recent diplomatic history, engage in simulations that mirror actual negotiations and develop frameworks you can use in your own work. Our instructors share lessons from their years representing their countries, managing international crises and building consensus across borders.