Concurrent Degree with Gatton College of Business and Economics' MBA Program
Economic globalization has blended many issues in international economic policy, diplomacy, and national/regional security with business management. In response, the Patterson School and the Gatton College of Business and Economics offer the opportunity for students to concurrently pursue both the MA in Diplomacy and International Commerce and the MBA degrees. Patterson/MBA students are typically able to complete both degree programs in five semesters. Students must meet the admission requirements of and apply to the two programs independently.
Concurrent Degree with UK College of Law
Negotiations and other interactions at the international level increasingly have legal aspects, and the practice of law in today's interconnected world requires an understanding of how global systems work. As a result, there is a need for professionals trained in both international affairs and law. This dual degree program offers both the MA in Diplomacy and International Commerce and the JD degrees in four years instead of the four and one-half years that would be required if the degrees were pursued separately. To earn the JD/MA, the students must satisfy the requirements of both the law college and the Patterson School. Students must apply formally and independently to both programs and must meet the admissions standards of each.
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Concurrent Degree with The German Division of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures
The combination of a degree from German Studies division and from Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce will be of immense value to an individual striving to make a career in our increasingly globalized world. Therefore, concurrent degrees in German Studies and Diplomacy and International Commerce will provide students with the opportunity to attain real competency in German and a thorough knowledge of the German speaking world at the same time they learn core professional skills in international affairs.