Master in International Relations

For Master in International Relations, the deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is Aug 31, 2027; tuition fees are 12,600 CHF per year.

Graduates from this specialization typically transition into influential roles within the diplomatic service, international management, civil service, and intelligence analysis, or pursue careers in journalism where a grasp of global dynamics is paramount. By bridging the gap between political theory and commercial strategy, the programme prepares professionals to navigate the complexities of an increasingly fractured global landscape.

Strategic Global Competencies

Operating at the intersection of business and geopolitics, the curriculum focuses on equipping students with the tools to decipher how macro-events dictate market movements. Rather than viewing business in a vacuum, participants learn to:

• Analyze the global factors—political, social, and economic—that fundamentally influence business operations.
• Develop robust diplomatic strategies tailored for the challenges of the 21st century.
• Master techniques for crisis management in a globalized, highly sensitive environment.
• Cultivate a deep understanding of diverse international cultures and emergent global trends.
• Forge an extensive, high-level professional network spanning both the business and diplomatic sectors.

This programme is specifically designed for those who recognize that modern commercial success depends on the ability to predict geopolitical shifts and identify the latent threats and opportunities inherent in international relations.