The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS)
Distance Learning Program in Cultural Diplomacy & the Global Economy

(July 1st - 26th, August 5th - 30th, September 2nd - 30th, 2013)

About the Program

Introduction

The e-Learning Course in Cultural Diplomacy & the Global Economy will focus on the global economy and its relationship to Cultural Diplomacy, the public sector, international politics, civil society, and the environment. The course will analyze the importance of combining perspectives from different fields and levels of society in discussing the challenges to the global economy, and on the understanding that "economic bridges" play an important role in promoting global peace and stability.

As the global financial crisis has demonstrated, the global economy influences all areas of our lives. It is intimately connected to issues such as global activity against climate change, extreme poverty, immigration and integration, healthcare, development, education, and culture & the arts. As such, discussion on the future of the global economy must incorporate perspectives from a diverse range of fields, including politics, civil society, and multiple academic disciplines, such as Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology.

Dates, Financials, and Application Procedure

The program is open to applications from governmental and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, young professionals, private sector representatives, journalists, economists, and other interested stakeholders throughout the world.
The tuition fee for the e-Learning Course in Cultural Diplomacy & the Global Economy is 600 €, to be paid upon acceptance to the program. The payment instructions will be sent to students together with the acceptance letter.

The next courses will be conducted from:
  • July 1st - 26th, 2013
  • August 5th - 30th, 2013
  • September 2nd - 30th, 2013

Application Form

To apply to the program, individuals should complete and submit the application form which can be found on the left-hand side of this page or further below. You will find the option to upload your CV in the Online Application Form, which we highly encourage you to do.

Certificate/Accreditation

Students will be awarded an official certificate accredited by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy's Academic Board upon successful completion of the program. Each certificate will be signed by members of the Academy Faculty and Advisory Board, which include high-level politicians, leading academics, and renowned experts, all of whom are responsible for assuring the academic quality of each of the courses as well as the individual intellectual experience of each student.

Letter of Recommendation - For those students who implement specific projects of Cultural Diplomacy or write exceptional final papers for their e-Learning Course, it will be possible to request letters of recommendation from the ICD to assist in their career development.

For further information on the Distance Learning Programs in Cultural Diplomacy, please email us at academyculturaldiplomacyorg