School of Diplomacy

The New Westminster School of Diplomacy is an innovative institution that provides executive education programmes utilizing world-class curriculum and learning platforms that allow executives, busy professionals and students to learn and upgrade their diplomacy, public management and governance acumen and currency in the global marketplace. Students at our Diplomacy School will encounter both rigorous cutting-edge curricula and professors well experienced in their respective profession.

Many learning modules are available to our students that can be taken in the classroom or in our cyber classroom at the convenience of our learner’s schedules. Three formal executive education programmes are offered, including: the Distinguished Ambassadors Programme, the Diplomatic Leadership Programme and the Advanced Diplomacy and Governance Programme.

Our diplomacy and governance programs have been previously taught by active and former senior political leaders, government executives, intelligence professionals, military Generals and Flag officers that all provide unique perspectives and insights to professional diplomacy and governance.

 

The Distinguished Ambassadors Programme is an advanced postgraduate course of study designed for senior-level political leaders and official representaives in government. The innovative and interactive programme with its distinctive world-class curricula provides a very challenging and unique opportunity for elected and appointed political officers, senior executive government leaders and international diplomats to advance their technical knowledge and upgrade their diplomatic leadership skills, governance acumen and currency in the global political arena. The coursework delivered in the Distinguished Ambassadors Programme is supplemented with Harvard Case Studies, readings from Harvard Business review and other learning materials that will challenge and reward seasoned politicians and diplomatic leaders with a distinguished record of ethical leadership. The Distinguished Ambassadors Programme consists of 12 diplomatic leadership courses and 39 sequential learning modules, which are outlined below:

 

 

 

 

Ambassadors Module-A:  Governance and Public Administration

Ambassadors Module-B:  Effective Government Policy

Ambassadors Module-C:  Traits of a Professional Diplomat

Ambassadors Module-D:  Government Objectives through Diplomacy 

 

Ambassadors Module-A:  Diplomatic Presentations to International Organizations

Ambassadors Module-B:  Ethical Encounters of a Diplomat

Ambassadors Module-C:  Diplomatic Leadership Traits

Ambassadors Module-D:  Humanitarian Considerations of Diplomatic Policy 

 

Ambassadors Module-A:  International Competitive Strategy for Commerce and Trade

Ambassadors Module-B:  Global Government Networks and Institutions

Ambassadors Module-C:  Government Programs and Interoperability with International Partners

 

 

Ambassadors Module-A:  Innovative Leadership Solutions and Policy Determinations

Ambassadors Module-B:  Public Policy, Leadership Challenges and Opportunities

Ambassadors Module-C:  Parliamentary Leadership

 

 

Ambassadors Module-A:  The Ethical Code for Diplomats and Political Leaders

Ambassadors Module-B:  Professionalism, Transparency and Ethical Diplomacy

 

Ambassadors Module-A:  Financial Modeling in Government Agencies

Ambassadors Module-B:  Government Programmes and Budget Policy

Ambassadors Module-C:  Financial Instruments in the Public Sector 

 

 

Ambassadors Module-A:  The Role of the Senior Executive in Government and Politics

Ambassadors Module-B:  Leadership Influence by Political, Civilian and Military Executives in Government

Ambassadors Module-C:  Task Delegation, Senior Oversight and Responsible Executive Leadership 

 

 

Ambassadors Module-A:  Ambassadorial Influence and Strategic Priorities

Ambassadors Module-B:  Formal and Informal Influence of Ambassadors

Ambassadors Module-C:  The Real and Perceived Power of Influence of Ambassadors

 

 

Ambassadors Module-A:  Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Ambassadors Module-B:  Ambassadors, High Commissioners and the United Nations

Ambassadors Module-C:  The Role and Challenges of a Nation’s Ambassador at the United Nations 

 

  

Ambassadors Module-A:  The Chief Executive: Prime Ministers and Presidents

Ambassadors Module-B:  Prime Ministers, Presidents and their Governments

Ambassadors Module-C:  Leadership and Diplomatic Responsibilities of Presidents, Prime Ministers and Cabinet Officials

 

 

Ambassadors Module-A:  Implications of USAID Funded Economic Development Initiatives

Ambassadors Module-B:  Government Financing of Infrastructure Projects in Developing Countries

Ambassadors Module-C:  Government Programme Priorities and Considerations for Import and Export Financing

Ambassadors Module-D:  Government Funding for Technology Innovations in Multijurisdictional Competing Markets

 

 

Ambassadors Module-A:  Diplomatic Leadership on the World Stage

Ambassadors Module-B:  Leadership and Diplomatic Alliances

Ambassadors Module-C:  Emerging Economic Superpowers and the Challenges of Global Diplomatic Leadership

Ambassadors Module-D:  Diplomatic Leadership and Global Political Corruption 

 

The requirements for admission to the Distinguished Ambassadors Programme include a digital application, photograph, screening interview with the Diplomatic Programme Admissions Committee, interview with two active Governors of the Board of Governors, a relevant four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited university with an excellent grade point average, three professional references, and at least 15 years of senior political and diplomatic leadership experience. On occasion, waivers of admission requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis and granted to diplomatic leadership applicants with an exceptional leadership background. All waivers require unanimous consent by the Board of Governors.

 

Graduates of the Distinguished Ambassadors Programme are awarded the Ambassadors Master Diploma in Leadership and Diplomacy, the Distinguished Ambassador Laureate designation, Life Membership in the New Westminster College Alumni Association, and the Distinguished Ambassador Laureate Cross for business and formal wear.

 

 

The Diplomatic Leadership Programme is an advanced postgraduate course of study designed for mid-level political leaders and official representatives in government. The innovative and interactive programme with its distinctive world-class curricula provides a challenging and unique opportunity for elected and appointed political officers, executive government leaders and international diplomats to advance their technical knowledge and upgrade their diplomatic leadership skills, governance acumen and currency in the global political arena. The coursework delivered in the Diplomatic Leadership Programme is supplemented with Harvard Case Studies, readings from Harvard Business review and other learning materials that will certainly challenge and reward seasoned political and diplomatic leaders with a significant record of ethical diplomatic leadership. The Diplomatic Leadership Programme consists of eight diplomatic leadership courses and 25 sequential learning modules, which are outlined below: 

 

 

 

 

Diplomatic Module-A:  Governance and Public Administration

Diplomatic Module-B:  Effective Government Policy

Diplomatic Module-C:  Traits of a Professional Diplomat

Diplomatic Module-D:  Government Objectives through Diplomacy 

 

 

Diplomatic Module-A:  Diplomatic Presentations to International Organizations

Diplomatic Module-B:  Ethical Encounters of a Diplomat

Diplomatic Module-C:  Diplomatic Leadership Traits

Diplomatic Module-D:  Humanitarian Considerations of Diplomatic Policy 

 

 

Diplomatic Module-A:  International Competitive Strategy for Commerce and Trade

Diplomatic Module-B:  Global Government Networks and Institutions

Diplomatic Module-C:  Government Programs and Interoperability with International Partners

 

 

Diplomatic Module-A:  Innovative Leadership Solutions and Policy Determinations

Diplomatic Module-B:  Public Policy, Leadership Challenges and Opportunities

Diplomatic Module-C:  Parliamentary Leadership

 

 

Diplomatic Module-A:  The Ethical Code for Diplomats and Political Leaders

Diplomatic Module-B:  Professionalism, Transparency and Ethical Diplomacy

 

Diplomatic Module-A:  Financial Modeling in Government Agencies

Diplomatic Module-B:  Government Programmes and Budget Policy

Diplomatic Module-C:  Financial Instruments in the Public Sector 

 

 

Diplomatic Module-A:  The Role of the Senior Executive in Government and Politics

Diplomatic Module-B:  Leadership Influence by Political, Civilian and Military Executives in Government

Diplomatic Module-C:  Task Delegation, Senior Oversight and Responsible Executive Leadership 

 

 

Diplomatic Module-A:  Ambassadorial Influence and Strategic Priorities

Diplomatic Module-B:  Formal and Informal Influence of Ambassadors

Diplomatic Module-C:  The Real and Perceived Power of Influence of Ambassadors

 

The requirements for admission to the Diplomatic Leadership Programme include a digital application, photograph, screening interview with the Diplomatic Programme Admissions Committee, interview with an active Governor of the Board of Governors, a relevant four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited university with a respectable grade point average, two professional references, and at least 10 years of leadership experience. On occasion, waivers of admission requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis and granted to diplomatic  leadership applicants with an exceptional political and diplomatic leadership background. All waivers require unanimous consent by the Board of Governors.

 

Graduates of the Diplomatic Leadership Programme are awarded the Executive Certificate in Diplomatic Leadership, Membership in the New Westminster College Alumni Association, and the Diplomatic Leadership Medallion for business and formal wear. Upon petition and approval by the Diplomatic Programmes Admissions Committee, courses completed in the Diplomatic Leadership Programme are transferable for credit to the Distinguished Ambassadors Programme.

 

 

 

The Advanced Diplomacy and Governance Programme is an advanced course of study designed for government officials and political leaders early into their professional career. The innovative and interactive programme with its distinctive world-class curricula provides a very unique opportunity for government executives from various professional disciplines to advance their technical knowledge and upgrade their diplomacy, governance and leadership skills. The coursework delivered in the Advanced Diplomacy and Governance Programme is supplemented with Harvard Case Studies, readings from Harvard Business review and other learning materials that will challenge and reward government leaders with a  record of ethical leadership. The Advanced Diplomacy and Governance Programme consists of five diplomatic leadership courses and 16 sequential learning modules, which are outlined below:

 

 

 

Governance Module-A:  Governance and Public Administration

Governance Module-B:  Effective Government Policy

Governance Module-C:  Traits of a Professional Diplomat

Governance Module-D:  Government Objectives through Diplomacy 

 

 

Governance Module-A:  Diplomatic Presentations to International Organizations

Governance Module-B:  Ethical Encounters of a Diplomat

Governance Module-C:  Diplomatic Leadership Traits

Governance Module-D:  Humanitarian Considerations of Diplomatic Policy 

 

 

Governance Module-A:  International Competitive Strategy for Commerce and Trade

Governance Module-B:  Global Government Networks and Institutions

Governance Module-C:  Government Programs and Interoperability with International Partners

 

 

Governance Module-A:  Innovative Leadership Solutions and Policy Determinations

Governance Module-B:  Public Policy, Leadership Challenges and Opportunities

Governance Module-C:  Parliamentary Leadership

 

 

Governance Module-A:  The Ethical Code for Diplomats and Political Leaders

Governance Module-B:  Professionalism, Transparency and Ethical Diplomacy

 

The requirements for admission to the Advanced Diplomacy and Governance Programme include a digital application, photograph, screening interview with the Diplomatic Programme Admissions Committee, interview with two active Governors of the Board of Governors, a relevant four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited university with a very good  grade point average, two professional references, and at least five years of leadership experience. On occasion, waivers of admission requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis and granted to government leadership applicants with a solid leadership background. All waivers require unanimous consent by the Board of Governors.

 

Graduates of the Advanced Diplomacy and Governance Programme are awarded the Certificate in Advanced Management,  Membership in the New Westminster College Alumni Association, and the Advanced Management Medallion for business and formal wear. Upon petition and approval by the Diplomatic Programmes Admissions Committee, courses completed in the Advanced Diplomacy and Governance Programme are transferable for credit to the Diplomatic Leadership Programme.