The M.A. (Diplomacy, Law & Business) is an intensive one-year postgraduate programme that offers academic and professional training in international relations, diplomacy, and international law. Through coursework in theory, history, research methods, and foreign language, students develop strong analytical and communication skills that prepare them for careers in diplomacy, global governance, policy research, and international consulting.

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, organisations 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 organisations. 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 & Business) is a one-year postgraduate programme structured across four academic quarters with a total of 62 credits completed within one year. The second year is split into two quarters with different pathways that students can choose from. In the third quarter, students can opt for a coursework pathway (electives or electives + an independent research study) or go for a quarter abroad. In the fourth quarter, students can opt for a capstone internship, a dissertation, a quarter 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 quarters. MADLB students are expected to complete a minimum of 62 credits to graduate from the programme. 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.

This restructured version builds on JSIA’s decade-long expertise in international affairs education and is part of the university’s new postgraduate framework effective Fall 2026. It integrates theory, law, research, and professional training into a single intensive one-year cycle.

Duration - 1 Year

Quarter - I

Quarter - II

Quarter - III

Quarter - IV

Overall Credit Requirement: 62 credits

 General Guidelines

• MA students should complete two mandatory industry internships after the first two quarters (I, II) during winter and summer breaks. Each internship carries two credits. The maximum number of credits to be awarded to an industry internship is four credits.
• MADLB students are expected to complete at least 62 credits to graduate from the M.A. (DLB) programme.
• All JSIA core and elective courses, as well as academic writing courses, carry 4 credits and consist of 3 hours of classroom-based learning per week along with one contact hour for tutorials or office hours.
• In the first and second quarters: Students are offered a mandatory Foreign Language (4 credits): Spanish, German, French, or Mandarin (Languages offered by the JGU Language Centre and Taiwan Education Centre).
• All students must select a specific language in their first quarter (Spanish, German, French or Mandarin) and complete two levels from the same language at the end of the second quarter.

 JSIA Elective Policy

• In the first quarter, students may opt for one JSIA elective course.
• From the second quarter onwards, students can select from a wide range of elective courses, including JSIA electives and cross-electives offered by other schools within JGU. These courses are often interdisciplinary, integrating elements of law, humanities, social sciences, and management disciplines.

A. Elective Specialization (Clusters)

• JSIA is offering elective courses that are categorized into five main clusters:
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Economics and Foreign Policy
• Defence and National Security Studies
• Human Rights and International Development
• Global South Studies
• M.A. (DLB) Students may opt for three electives worth 12 credits from one track (cluster) to be eligible for a certificate of specialization after graduation in that cluster.
• These three cluster electives can be taken within one quarter or distributed across two or more quarters, based on the student’s preference.
• M.A. (DLB) students can also earn the specialization certificate by completing a three-month internship at a JSIA research centres.

B. Guidelines and Rules for Electives

• Students can take a maximum of 20 credits outside JSIA electives (i.e. other JGU schools’ cross electives) which represent 25% of the entire M.A. (DLB) programme’s minimum credits (the 62 credits).
• Students should opt for at least one JSIA elective course at every elective bidding.

Successful completion of Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university in India or abroad. Please note Students with an International Bachelor's degree, must submit an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Admission Criteria

JGU follows a three-stage admission process:

• Evaluation of the application form including personal statement
• Online entrance test/ Score of listed national or international entrance test
• Personal interview (Online mode)

Tuition Fees*: 4,00,000 (INR per annum)

**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 organisations, 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.

• 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