INTRODUCTION
The Department of Diplomacy and International Relations is a recent one added to existing departments embracing two main programmes: Diplomacy and International Relations and Peace and Conflict Studies. Each of these programmes has two strands: Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels. All the four programme by the way, run for twelve months.
DIPLOMACY & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Aim of Both Programmes
Diplomacy and International Relations Programmes are designed to develop a cadre of professional diplomats imbued with the requisite skills, knowledge and right sensibilities to comfortably conduct diplomacy by clarifying national policy positions and establishing international relations worldwide.
In these programmes, focus is placed on building those skills that make the tasks of diplomats lighter and much more professional. Given the fact that today’s diplomats work on an incredibly broad range of topics, the programmes expose students to areas such as international relations, international development, diplomatic protocol and etiquette, environmental issues, climate change, conflict resolution, technology, global health, as well as the promotion and preservation of cultural property.
A: DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (12MONTHS)
- Introduction to International Relations & Diplomacy
- Introduction to Academic Writing
- Language Studies I (English & French)
- Introduction to Political Science (Theory & Practice)
- Peace & Conflict in Theory & Practice
- Introduction to International Development
- Contemporary Issues in International Relations
- Language Studies II (English & French)
- Africa and the International Systems
- Foreign Policy Analysis
- Diplomatic Practice & Protocol Guides
- Diplomatic & Consular Law
B: ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (12MONTHS)
- Foreign Policy of the Super Powers
- International Political Economy
- International Conflict Management
- Theory & Practice of Negotiation
- The UN Systems
- Digital Diplomacy
- Cultural Diplomacy
- Modern Diplomacy
- Research Methods
- Leadership and Governance
PEACE AND CON CONFLICT STUDIES
The Peace & Conflict Studies is broken up into two strands: Diploma and Advanced Diploma. The programmes are designed to enable students identify, analyse and describe the causes of conflict at local, regional, and international levels. It aims to build skills in conflict analysis and resolution, and in building and maintaining Peace. It targets members of Peace Structures, Armed Forces and Police, National and International NGOs associated with peace building, conflict resolution and conflict management, diplomatic staff, concerned individuals and Civil Society Organisations. Meanwhile, the Advanced Diploma builds on the DPCS and provides for a more comprehensive and technical understanding of Peace and Conflict formations, Peace building in Post-conflict societies, International Law and International Relations within a Peace Studies perspective.
DPCS 001 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
DPCS 002 Conflict Resolution –Theory and Practice
DPCS 003 Conflict Analysis, Mediation and Negotiation
DPCS 004 Introduction to Refugee and Humanitarian Studies
DPCS 005 Introduction to Security Studies
DPCS 006 Gender and Management in Peace and Conflict
DPCS 007 Peace-keeping, and Peace Building in Africa
DPCS 008 Research Methodology in Peace and Conflict Studies
The modules offered are as follows:
ADPCS 001 Violent Conflict Formations and Resolution in Africa
ADPCS 002 Post-conflict Reconciliation and Reconstruction
ADPCS 003 Religion in Conflict and Peace
ADPCS 004 International Humanitarian Law / Human Rights Law
ADPCS 005 Academic Writing
ADPCS 006 Diplomacy, Law & Protocol Engagements in Peace & Conflict Studies
ADPCS 007 Conflict Prevention and Peace building in Africa
ADPCS 008 Ethnicity and Culture in Peace and Conflict
ADPCS 009 Peace Initiative & Peace Building
ADPCS 010 Peace Building: A Comparative Study