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Overview
This Postgraduate Flagship Programme in Economic Diplomacy and International Business at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is not only relevant for those aspiring to a career in diplomacy and international business, it is also of particular interest to anyone who wants to be involved in developing international economic, monetary, financial and banking policy.
Quick Facts:
- The Postgraduate Flagship Programme in Economic Diplomacy and International Business is a highly specialised and comprehensive programme preparing students for a career in diplomacy, especially economic diplomacy, and international business. To an important extent, diplomats and business people need to master the same skills and deal with the same matters, albeit from different angles.
- Graduates from this programme who are active in diplomacy will excel in defending their home country’s economic interests. Graduates who are active in business will excel professionally by mastering trade and investment techniques and through their knowledge on how to maximise the potential of their home country’s economic diplomacy. Another advantage is that graduates can easily switch career from diplomacy to business or banking and back.
- This programme is designed to maximise the chances of finding and being successful in jobs across economic diplomacy and international business including jobs in international organisations, governmental departments and diplomacy such as Trade Commissioner, jobs in trade and investment such as export manager, purchasing or sourcing manager, investment manager, account manager or business development manager; and finally jobs in banks, for example in the international trade finance department, in the international investment finance department, and in corporate relations.
- Finally, the programme is also of particular use to those who want to be involved with international economic, monetary, financial and banking policy making.
Accreditation
All degree programmes offered by VUB are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO), ensuring that they meet the highest predefined quality standards. Alongside this official quality control system, VUB has an internal Quality Control Commission in charge of permanently monitoring the quality of education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- International Trade Law
- Thematic Workshops for Diplomacy and International Business
- Corporate International Taxation for Diplomacy and International Business
- Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette
- Diplomatic Law
- Country, Region and City Branding
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 79
PTE Academic 59
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
99 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Brussels, Belgium
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 79
PTE Academic 59
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- All prospective students need to provide a proof of sufficient knowledge of English
- Language tests can not be older than 2 years
- passport
- picture
- high school diploma (or enrolment certificate when you are in your final year)
- transcripts of records
- proof of language proficiency
- all documents as stated above +
- motivation letter
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents9500 EUR / year≈ 9500 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals9500 EUR / year≈ 9500 EUR / year
Living costs
Brussels
Belgium
885 - 1305 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel participates in many scholarship programmes offering grants to all levels of study (from Bachelor – Academic Staff), in various regions, both for short and longer stays.
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