Diplomacy and International Relations

From health to economics to politics, our most pressing global challenges transcend national boundaries. They require collaboration. No one nation — or people — can thrive alone.

By studying international relations and diplomacy, you'll learn how to understand and influence the complicated, interconnected world we share. You'll be prepared for an internationally focused career in fields such as:

government service
journalism and media
international economics and development
law
intelligence and security
UN and international organizations
research, public interest groups and think tanks

Resources:

BY THE NUMBERS

25 Countries Represented
17 Full-time Faculty
4 Research Centers
600+ Internship Partners

The School of Diplomacy: An Introduction

Are you interested in pursuing a global career? Seton Hall's School of Diplomacy and International Relations offers an unparalleled education, quick access to UN, professional internships and more.

The awards we've won are great, and they reflect the hard work of our members. But Seton Hall's Model United Nations is really about developing character and diplomacy skills that are applicable to real life. It enhances research and public speaking abilities while building the confidence needed to assert ideas.

Sean Zimmerman
Former Seton Hall United Nations Association President and Training Coordinator

Curriculum

At the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, we offer courses in Washington, D.C., at the United Nations, and on our suburban New Jersey campus — just 14 miles from New York City. You'll have the opportunity to not just study — but actually practice -diplomacy and international relations.

Before graduation, you'll master a foreign language — with advanced proficiency — and complete at least one professional internship. In a given semester, you might study public international law, learn about sustainable development or conduct research for an international study seminar in Ethiopia.

In all your courses, your classroom discussions will be enriched — by our diverse student body, by interactions with visiting international leaders and by real-world, practical perspectives from our distinguished faculty.

Course Exam Schedules

Internships and Professional Development

Corey Booker Our director of internships works one-on-one with students to tailor the school's internship experiences to individual interests. Students receive personalized advice based on their career goals.

Here are just a few of the internship opportunities our students have pursued recently.

Learn more about internships and career development at the School.

Faculty

Faculty at the School of Diplomacy are dedicated scholars and practitioners with diverse backgrounds. They bridge the gap between theory and practice - in the classroom and beyond.

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Martin Edwards
Professor and Associate Dean
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Margarita Balmaceda
Professor of Diplomacy and International Relations
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Assefaw Bariagaber
Professor
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Omer Gokcekus
Professor of International Economics and Development
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