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Master of Arts in Diplomacy Webinar
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Introduction
PresenterHarold J. Kearsley, PhD
Program Director
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Presentation Agenda
Part One: Master of Arts in Diplomacy Part Two: Norwich University
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Power of Online Learning
Collaborative/Asynchronous learning
Online access to NU’s Kreitzberg Library ▪ 100 online databases▪ Over 35,000 full-text electronic journals ▪ 45,000 eBooks▪ Document Delivery Service if unavailable
online
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Power of Online Learning
24/7 help desk support for technical issues within the online classroom
Cost of textbooks included in fees and mailed directly to you prior to each seminar – tuition is all inclusive
MDY Program Overview
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MDY Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate:
Understanding of the political, cultural and geographical complexity of the international environment.
Ability to view the historical and present day international system from multiple perspectives.
Understanding of conflict within an international system.
Awareness of specific issues affecting the international system as developed within their respective concentrations.
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MDY Learning Outcomes
Oral and written skills needed to communicate effectively within a complex international environment.
Critical thinking skills needed to generate and implement problem-solving strategies.
Information literacy skills needed to locate, analyze, and synthesize relevant information from a wide range of sources.
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MDY Program Features
Experienced Faculty Our faculty has decades of professional
and managerial experience and are drawn from all corners of industry and professional practice
They bring decades of current, real world situations to your learning experience
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MDY Program Features
Faculty Background Widely published authors of journals,
textbooks, and academic works in the field of diplomacy
Professional experience with The Federal Emergency Management Agency, The National Security Council, Save the Children (USA), The World Bank; military; Department Of Defense; Department of Homeland Security; Service War Colleges; involved in a number of research projects; and won major teaching awards
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MDY Program Features
#1 online diplomacyprogram in the nation Over 1,100 students have
selected Norwich University as the school of choice for their MDY Program, Norwich University holds one of the highest enrollments for an MDY earned at a private institution.
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MDY Curriculum Six, 11-week seminars (6 credit hours
each) One seminar at a time, 2-week break
between seminars Complete in as little as 18 months,
total of 36 credit hours
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MDY Curriculum Core curriculum
Seminar 1 Theory and the International System
The History of Diplomacy in the International System
Seminar 2 Economics and the International SystemSeminar 3 Law and the International System
Concentration SeminarsSeminar 4
International Commerce
International Terrorism
International Conflict Management
Seminar 5Seminar 6
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MDY ConcentrationsInternational Commerce Evaluate private-sector commerce in the
international system Study intercultural human resources
management Address corporate diplomacy Effectively communicate with international
constituencies Develop analytical skills to shape public
opinion, build corporate reputation, and deal with crisis in a cross-cultural environment
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MDY Concentrations
Concentration Seminars International Commerce
Seminar 4 Global Commerce and the International System
Seminar 5 Cross-Cultural Management in the International System
Seminar 6 Global Corporate Diplomacy
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MDY Concentrations
International Terrorism Evaluate strategies and policies used by
states to combat transnational terrorism Conduct comparative analyses of
corrective actions Study both transnational and state-
sponsored terrorism Examine future trends in terrorist
operations
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MDY ConcentrationsConcentration Seminars International Terrorism
Seminar 4 Terrorism: Introduction and State Sponsored Terrorism
Seminar 5 International Terrorism by Non-State Actors
Seminar 6 International Response to Transnational Terrorism
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MDY ConcentrationsInternational Conflict Management Address causes of conflict and war Examine conflict avoidance and
containment Review multilateral peace enforcement Evaluate conflict resolution and
post-conflict reconstruction Examine military intervention and
conflict management Study the impact of modern warfare
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MDY ConcentrationsConcentration
SeminarsInternational Conflict Management
Seminar 4 Conflict Avoidance, Prevention, and Containment in the International System
Seminar 5 Conflict Resolution and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in the International System
Seminar 6 Military Intervention and Conflict Management
Human Rights and Conflict in the International System
About Norwich University
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About Norwich University Located in Northfield, Vermont in
the heart of the Green Mountains
Professional and liberal arts programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Current Enrollment:▪ 2,000 Undergraduate Level▪ 1,800 Graduate Level
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School of Graduate Studies
One of the first universities to offer full degrees online (1997)
Nine online programs
Alumni network of 1,800 professionals
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History & Tradition
Established in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge
First private military institution in the nation
Proud military heritage▪ Birthplace of the ROTC▪ Corps of Cadets was one of the first
to accept women – NU has always been progressive and inclusive!
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Accreditation and Rankings
Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASC)
In 2009, U.S. News & World Report ranked Norwich University as one of the Best Universities for a Master’s Degree in the North
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Residency
Meet your fellow classmates and instructors
Workshops Networking activities Conferences Graduation ceremony
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Contact Us
Do you have further questions regarding the Norwich University’s Master of Arts in Diplomacy program?
Web: www.diplomacy.norwich.edu Email: mdy@grad.norwich.edu Phone: 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3378