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Course Name Master of Social Science in Strategy and Diplomacy Date September 2015-October 2016 Aim This course is a collaborative programme between the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the core issues relating to the theory and practice of strategy and diplomacy. Rationale This master’s programme prepares and equips students from diverse academic backgrounds with the ability to explore the nexus between strategy and diplomacy within the context of the changing global environment. It focuses on the understanding of strategic and security issues, diplomacy, inter-state relations, foreign policy, international political economics, international law, defence policy and regional issues. Target Group U Government offcers whose tasks and functions are related to diplomacy and international relations. U Students who have an interest in diplomacy and international relations studies and have completed a bachelor’s degree. Learning Outcomes 112 By the end of this programme, the participants should be able: U To have a clearer understanding of the theories, approaches, practices and processes of international relations, foreign policy, strategy and diplomacy; U To analyse issues in the current world scenario; U To a better grasp of issues involving international political economy, international security and defence, international law and the work of international organisations; and U To exchange ideas and views on contemporary issues in strategy and diplomacy. Course Methodology Learning will be through lectures, discussions, presentations, group work, seminars, assignments, examinations and a dissertation exercise. 2015 Prospectus