Graduate Diploma in Global Studies European College for Liberal Studies

Program duration: 9 up to 12 months part-time
Program format: Part-time, On-campus, Online, Hybrid
Program language: English
Degree awarded: Graduate Diploma in Global Studies
Deadline: no deadline to apply
Locations: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, Zurich
Starting dates: 8

Program duration

Part-time students can complete this Graduate Diploma program in 9 to 12 months, depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, the course selection, and the course planning. Students are considered part-time while attempting 6 or fewer courses per quarter. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit. Alternatively, part-time studies can be combined with online courses.

Kick-start your studies up to 8 times per year

Students can choose between multiple starting dates in the fall, winter, spring, and summer of each academic year. Our modular course design and program structure allow for optimal further education planning.

Because of the program's flexible structure and modular design, multiple starting dates are available throughout the academic year in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, or August. All campuses follow the same academic calendar.

Study destinations

Students can transfer between campuses on a quarterly basis with guaranteed program compatibility. Our quarter-based academic calendar allows for a continuous study-abroad experience across Europe and Asia.

Our 9 global campus locations are based in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, and Zurich.

Our campuses are all located in the city center of several exciting destinations. Students are encouraged to transfer between campuses for one or more quarters, but may also choose a single campus as their destination of choice. Students who prefer shorter periods abroad can join our seminar courses taught by visiting professors at several of our campuses throughout the academic year.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of the study program, students receive an international Graduate Diploma in Global Studies awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned.

Learn more about our Graduate Certificate in Communication Studies:

• Visit us on-campus
• Join a trial class
• Schedule an individual (virtual) appointment
• Join a local campus info session: upcoming info sessions – United International Business Schools (UIBS)

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Teaching schedule

Courses are available in various formats, including daytime courses between 8.30 and 18.30, seminar courses with visiting professors on consecutive days, online courses available 24/7, and at certain campuses also evening courses from 19.00 to 22.00 and weekend courses on Saturdays, or any combination in a blended format. Courses are scheduled typically in sessions of 3 hours each. Connect with an admissions advisor, or refer to the course planning once enrolled to find out more about course availability in specific formats throughout the academic year.

Program requirements

Courses from the Global Studies cluster

• ECO5001 - Asian Economic Integration (2)
• ASI5101 - Comprehensive Cases in Asian Studies (2)
• EUR5101 - Comprehensive Cases in European Studies (2)
• GLO5101 - Comprehensive Cases in Global Studies (2)
• POL5101 - Comprehensive Cases in International Relations (2)
• ECO5002 - European Monetary and Fiscal Policy (2)
• POL5001 - Global and Regional Governance (2)
• GLO5001 - Globalization and Integration (2)
• BUS5005 - Innovation Policies (2)
• ECO5003 - International Economics and Policy (2)

Electives

Electives can be any course scheduled that does not already count towards other program requirements.

Our truly global community of students, faculty, and staff, is made up of 95+ different nationalities from around the world, with students showing great appreciation for cultural diversity and entrepreneurial initiative.

Career preparation and job placement

Our Careers Department supports our students in planning their career paths by:

• organizing several career seminars
• offering the possibility of meeting with business professionals interested in recruiting
• maintaining job and internship listings on our Careers Portal.

Our study programs are designed to meet the demands of a broad range of business professions. Students are also assisted with finding attractive internships and jobs with local as well as multinational companies and organizations. In addition, we also review our students' CVs and provide useful tips for job interviews.

Dedicated career services

With the help of our dedicated career services and our online career center, students and alumni get the career support they need to help their professional careers take off.

Our dedicated career department organizes relevant career seminars and guest speaker events on a quarterly basis, and our online career center provides 24/7 access to the latest job offers and internship opportunities and to a wide range of videos and articles with helpful tips and advice.

Professional career perspectives

Our professional study programs prepare students for a wide range of professions across a wide range of industries. Important to note is that our programs do not aim for access to regulated professions or government employment. While access to government employment may be limited because of the private nature of our degrees, several alumni do work for government authorities in a number of positions.