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Mark Mahan

Masters in Diplomacy and International Commerce

The Patterson School curriculum is carefully designed to prepare exceptional students for careers in international affairs. If you are a high achiever, bring passion to learning, flourish in a rigorous academic environment, and intend to operate on the world stage, this may be your place. Our master's program will provide you with the fundamental skills you need to successfully pursue professional work in either the public, private, or non-profit sectors.

Four concentrations

Diplomacy

International Commerce

International Organizations and Development

International Security and Intelligence

The Techno-politics and Geopolitics of Nuclear Cooperation between Argentina and China

Mar 31, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dr. Max Vila Seoane, Researcher at the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) of Argentina and Professor at the School of Politics & Government of the National University of San Martín (UNSAM), together with Dr. Daniel Blinder, Researcher at the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) of Argentina and Professor at the National University of José Clemente Paz, Argentina, will give a talk on nuclear cooperation between Argentina and China and its implications for techno-politics and geopolitics in South America.

China in Global Digital Trade Governance: Implications for Development

Mar 24, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dr. Ka Zeng, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Director of International and Global Studies at the University of Arkansas, will give a talk on a joint project with Dr. Yujia He (Patterson School) studying China’s interests and actions in the global governance of digital trade and the implications for developing countries in global trade negotiations. Dr. Ka Zeng’s visit to the Patterson School is supported by the SEC Faculty Travel Grant Program.

What do we talk about when we talk about the Chinese Digital Silk Road?

Jan 20, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dr. Elisa Oreglia, Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Global Digital Cultures at King’s College London and an Affiliate of the Lau China Institute, will discuss China’s “Digital Silk Road” investing in the digital economy development in the developing countries as part of its Belt and Road Initiative. Dr.

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Learning beyond the curriculum

Visiting Speakers

Patterson students are frequently visited by special guest speakers: admirals, presidents, intelligence experts, diplomats and leaders of international NGOs. Quite often an international expert is sharing a room with 35 our brightest.

24 10 15 ISCNE Crisis Sim Room, three students discuss

Diplomacy Simulations

Each fall, we host the U.S. Army War College's International Strategic Crisis Exercise team for fast-paced two day simulation of a real world diplomatic crisis. Students form teams, act as diplomats, and try to negotiate a way forward.

2024 ISCNE: Central Asia

2022 Fall ISCNE: South China Sea

2022 Spring Crisis Simulation: Migration Crisis, Latin America

Fall Conference

Patterson brings experts in international issues from around the globe to speak share a room solely with Patterson students and discuss some of the most pressing issues in trade, development, security and the shifting balance of international power in a day long event. Four panels of practitioners, ambassadors, military officials, and global leaders, are up close and personal. Students will meet, mingle, and engage them in this exclusive event.

60 Years of Patterson history

Established in 1959, the Patterson legacy is rich and deep.

35 Spring cohort size

At this size, each student has unparalleled access to faculty and resources.

18 Months

Three semesters of coursework, summer reading, travel, crisis simulations, speakers and more.