The Master of Arts in Diplomacy, Law and Business (M.A. DLB) is a comprehensive two-year programme offered by Jindal School of International Affairs.

The Masters in Diplomacy programme is designed to balance theoretical research, practical coursework, and internships, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience while also mastering academic concepts. The Masters in Law and Diplomacy curriculum includes a range of core and elective courses, including research essay assignments that challenge students to engage in ongoing scholarly debates and provide practical solutions for policymakers in India and around the world.

What is Diplomacy, Law & Business?

• Diplomacy, law, and business are three interrelated fields that deal with the interactions and transactions among states, organizations and individuals in the global arena.
   
• The scope of the course in diplomacy is to provide students with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education in the field of international relations, foreign policy, and diplomacy.
   
• Students who pursue a master's degree in diplomacy can work in various sectors and domains, such as government, business, media, education, and non-governmental organizations. They can also opt for higher studies or specialization in international relations or related disciplines, such as law, public policy, economics, or sociology.
   
• A master of arts in diplomacy can open up many career prospects for students who want to pursue a rewarding and meaningful career in the field of international affairs.

What Makes It Different at JGU?

• The integration of International Relations, International Law, and International Business at JSIA provides three distinct advantages in our increasingly interconnected world. Firstly, it acknowledges the inadequacy of single-discipline approaches in addressing complex international issues. Secondly, it is a necessity for a comprehensive understanding of the abundance of global problems we face. Lastly, JSIA equips students with the most up-to-date knowledge and skills, enabling them to shape India's role as a principal player in global governance and stability.
   
• The M.A. DLB programme offers a multidisciplinary approach to learning by combining the essential components of International Relations, International Law, and International Business. This multidisciplinary approach enables students to gain a holistic understanding of the complexities and challenges of the international environment. The programme provides students with an in-depth understanding of how these three fields intersect and how they can be applied to tackle global problems.
   
• The programme offers research essay assignments that are expected to be at the forefront of ongoing scholarly debates and accessible to policymakers in India and abroad. Additionally, the programme includes internships that provide students with practical experience in the field. These internships allow students to apply their theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting, gain valuable skills, and make connections with professionals in the field.

The M.A. Diplomacy, Law and Business programme is a two-year course at JSIA. The first year is divided into two semesters, with each semester having core and elective courses. The total number of credits required for graduation is 83. The second year is split into two semesters with different pathways that students can choose from. In the third semester, students can opt for a coursework pathway (electives or electives + an independent research study) or go for a semester abroad. In the fourth semester, students can opt for a capstone internship, a dissertation, a semester abroad or a coursework pathway (electives or electives + an independent research study).

M.A. students should complete two mandatory industry internships, each carrying two credits, during the first three semesters. MADLB students are expected to complete a minimum of 83 credits to graduate from the program. All core and elective courses are comprised of three hours of classroom-based learning per week and one contact hour of tutorial. Foreign language and academic writing courses have two credits for classroom learning and one credit for tutorials.

Duration - 2 Years

Course Structure

To be eligible for the M.A. Diplomacy, Law and Business programme at JSIA, applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university, regardless of the discipline. Those who are set to complete their Bachelor’s degree by July 2024 are also welcome to apply on a provisional basis. There is no age limit for applicants. Prospective students can apply directly through the online admission form on the JSIA website.

Tuition Fees*:3,00,000 (INR per annum)

*The Tuition fee, accommodation charges and other allied service charges are subject to an annual increase of ten percent (10%).

**The security deposit will be fully refunded, subject to the completion of studies and/or receipt of a ‘No Dues Certificate’. The security deposit shall not carry any interest.

1. The M.A. Diplomacy, Law and Business programme offers a career-oriented curriculum that prepares students for various career streams such as Peace and Conflict Resolution, Political Journalism, International Justice, Humanitarian Relief, and more. Students are assisted by a Career Director in finding internships in the United Nations system, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, financial institutions, think tanks, and diplomatic missions. The programme also includes a mandatory Guided Internship that enhances students’ readiness for their future careers.
    
2. Graduates of JSIA are versatile professionals in international affairs. For students aspiring to academic careers, the programme provides high-quality training in social science theory and methods, making them eligible for admission to Ph.D. programmes at renowned international universities. Overall, the M.A. (DLB) programme offers a broad range of opportunities and training to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in various fields of international affairs.

1. The M.A. Diplomacy, Law and Business programme at JSIA offers elective courses from the first semester of study. The courses are interdisciplinary, involving elements of law as well as other disciplines in social science and management. There are five main clusters of elective courses: Peace and Conflict Studies, Economics and Foreign Policy, Defence and National Security Studies, Human Rights and International Development, and Global South Studies. Students can select three electives from one cluster, worth 12 credits, to specialize in a given concentration and receive a certificate of specialization after graduation.
    
2. In addition to JSIA elective courses, M.A. (DLB) students can take a maximum of 20 credits outside JSIA electives, which represents 25% of the entire program’s minimum credits (83 credits). External JSIA credits exceeding 25% will result in a sanction by the Dean JSIA and Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs of the M.A. program.

• O.P. Jindal Global University awards Merit cum Means Scholarships (MCM) every year.
   
• The MCM Scholarship covers the tuition fee only.
   
• Scholarship applications will be opened by the University by April and will be awarded to eligible students in July.
   
• The eligibility criteria includes annual family income, Graduation score, entrance examination results and faculty interview score. Weightage will also be given to curricular and non-curricular achievements.
   
• JGU has established tie-ups with AVANSE (ICICI), Dena Bank, Axis Bank and Credila(HDFC) to facilitate educational loans

Short Term Study Abroad Progammes:

Students can opt for summer schoola at the University of Oxford, the UK, the Fletcher School at the University of Tufts, the USA, and UN-Geneva Winter School. This opportunity is available to both M.A. and B.A. students

Semester Exchange:

The student spends a semester at a partner university while paying tuition only at JSIA. JSIA has semester exchange collaborations with some of the top schools in international affairs. These include University of Warsaw, Sciences Po, Comillas Pontifical University, and Sabanci University, among others. This opportunity is available to both M.A. and B.A. students.

Dual Degree:

Graduate student completes one year of the M.A.(DLB) program at JSIA and the second year at a partner University. Undergraduate students opting for a dual degree spend their first two years at JSIA and transfer to our partner university for the last two years. At the end of their time, they earn a degree from both institutions.