Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce (reviews)

Programmes of Study at Patterson

Until 1970 the school offered a masters as well as a doctorate degree, but after this decided to focus solely on its masters programme, which concentrates on four main areas: diplomacy, international commerce, international organisations and development, and international security and intelligence. To prepare students as well as possible for international affairs, the school has a very small and selective intake of only 35 new students each year, making up the total student body of 70 full-time masters students resident at the school. After their studies, Patterson graduates work many different types of jobs, such as in the private sector, in international organisations, and in governments. Incoming students come from various walks of life as scholars or experienced professionals.

Connections to the Industry

Students are well prepared at Patterson by courses covering as many theoretical aspects as they do practical, with a global point of view to encourage students to think outside their own country.

The school also makes regular field trips to various organisations and corporations – something they are able to do due to their lower number of students, as well as bringing significant leaders of these places to the college itself to talk and engage with the students.

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