In your career
- Global opportunities. A path into international organisations and NGOs.
- Network. Connections with professionals and practitioners in diplomacy.
- Leadership. The standing to handle complex international questions.
The cornerstone of global cooperation
Diplomacy is the craft of communicating across differences and finding common ground. The diplomacy module gives you the knowledge, skills and strategies to engage effectively, on the global stage or in your own community.
Serving and former ambassadors address every conference, and the committee sessions put their lessons to work: you represent a country, research its position and argue it in the United Nations format.
Why it matters
In an interconnected world the ability to engage diplomatically is more important than ever, in international relations, politics, business and civil society alike.
- Professional relevance. Stand out in international relations, politics and global business.
- Conflict prevention. The skills to prevent disputes and to resolve them peacefully.
- Cultural understanding. Insight into different cultures that makes cooperation possible.
What you gain
In yourself
- Communication. Convey ideas clearly to any audience.
- Critical thinking. Assess international situations with a sharper analytical eye.
- Empathy. A deeper appreciation of other perspectives.
Represent a nation
Research its position, argue it in committee and find common ground with delegates from more than 120 nationalities. At the New Jersey and Geneva conferences, the UN tour takes you inside the United Nations.
How it is taught at a conference
- Day one: how diplomacy works in practice, with ambassadors and UN officials in the grand symposium.
- Day two: committee sessions in the United Nations format, representing a country and its position on the conference theme.
- Day three: the flag and oath ceremonies, awards including the Outstanding Diplomacy Award, and the closing session.
- Throughout: protocol, resolution writing and the etiquette of a multilateral room.
The other modules
Negotiation
Strategy and technique for outcomes both sides can live with, from a committee resolution to a contract.
About the negotiation module
Leadership
Decision-making, public speaking and influence, practised in committee and judged by the delegates you lead.
About the leadership moduleEvery conference includes all three modules
Three days and a check-out day: symposium, committee sessions in the United Nations format, ceremonies and a day in the city.