School of Diplomacy and International Relations
Through our highly regarded, customizable master’s program, students evolve from consumers of information to producers of knowledge—ready to contribute to various globally focused fields. You’ll build essential skills and cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and how you can impact our complex, interdependent world.
As a Diplomacy graduate student, you'll access practical learning opportunities such as internships, international study seminars and original research projects. You’ll apply your knowledge and skills in international relations directly to real-world situations.
With guidance from faculty mentors, you can turn academic projects into published works that advance new ideas, discuss current issues with UN officials and more. The program emphasizes experiential learning through the UN Summer Session, the National Security Fellowship and pur student produced, Journal of Diplomacy.
Distinguished by its personalized learning environment and smaller class sizes, students benefit from direct interaction with faculty who are practitioners in the field. The availability of open-source syllabi allows students access to the curriculum in advance, promoting transparency and informed decision-making.
Accreditation & Awards


"Our world-class faculty, combined with our proximity to New York and Washington, ensures that our students receive a front-row understanding of international relations."

Admissions Requirements
The School of Diplomacy offers open enrollment with priority application deadlines. Priority scholarship consideration will be given based on these deadlines as well. Applications received after the priority deadlines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Deadlines
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Fall Semester Priority Deadlines
February 20
March 31
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Spring Semester Priority Deadline
October 31
Curriculum Overview
Coursework in this 45-credit program includes an introduction to international relations theory, diplomacy, research methods and policy analysis. Classes also examine international security, conflict resolution, international development, international law and development.
Along with core requirements, students take one course from each pair:
- Politics of Cultural and Ethnic Pluralism or Comparative Foreign Policy
- International Organizations or Public International Law
- Art and Science of International Negotiation or International Security
- International Political Economy or Advanced Economic Aspects of International Relations
Students choose two of our 13 specializations and select three courses in each.
Functional Specializations include Foreign Policy Analysis, Global Health and Human Security and Global Negotiation and Conflict Management.
Regional Specializations include Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Middle East.
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100
Graduate Student Body
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40+
Countries Represented
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20+
International Leaders Hosted
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24
Annual Professional Development and Career Sessions
Career Opportunities
Earning a graduate degree in Diplomacy and International Relations prepares you to work in international affairs, diplomacy, international law diplomacy, and roles within international relations government sectors. The program focuses on equipping students with the necessary skills to navigate complex global issues, fostering a deep understanding of international dynamics. Graduates are well-prepared to make significant contributions in various settings, ranging from business, to governmental agencies and international organizations.
Like the accomplished alumni who have come before you, you will leave Seton Hall with a thorough understanding of international affairs, a set of adaptable skills and leadership abilities essential in the field of diplomacy and the self-confidence to draw upon your education and advance your career. The diverse, practical experience you’ll gain here will prepare you for an exciting and challenging career.
6-8%
Employment for international relations professionals is expected to grow through 2032 (BLS)
$106,182
Estimated average salary of an international affairs professional.
24
Annual Professional Development Workshops and Career Sessions
Our alumni work at the best organizations around the world.
Our Faculty and Students

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Diplomacy Alumnus Pursues Career within Information Technology
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Seton Hall University is committed to providing students with the most current information on how to finance your graduate degree. A graduate degree is within your reach – a variety of options can help you finance your degree including scholarships, federal aid, graduate assistantships, and more.
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50%
Amount Scholarships Can Reduce Cost of Degree
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About Seton Hall


One of the country's leading Catholic Universities, Seton Hall University has been developing students in mind, heart and spirit since 1856.
Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 undergraduate programs and over 130 graduate programs, Seton Hall's academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Seton Hall's 58-acre campus in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, is only 14 miles from New York City — offering students a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The University’s nationally recognized School of Law is located in nearby Newark, New Jersey. The Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in the owns of Clifton and Nutley, New Jersey, houses the University’s College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences.
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1856
Founded by James Roosevelt Bayley
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14
Miles from New York City
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90+
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