International Masters in

Peace Studies & Diplomacy

The Master of Arts Program in Peace Studies and Diplomacy

Our academic program is committed to an international standard of high-quality education. The program intends to inspire a new generation of leaders who possess a vision of a new global society with a new paradigm of attaining and maintaining peace and social well-being through diplomacy and other related means. The Master’s program in Peace Studies and Diplomacy integrates theoretical approaches with case studies, current issues as well as practical skills. It also gives a priority to a diverse range of academic questions essential to the field of peace studies and diplomacy.

Program Code: MAPD

Program Duration: 3 Semesters (1.5 -2 Years depending on study plan)

Certificate Awarded: Siam University Master Degree in Peace Studies and diplomacy

Mission

MAPD program focuses on inspiring and developing a new generation of leaders who possess a vision of a new global society with a new paradigm of attaining, promoting, and maintaining peace and social well-being through diplomacy and other constructive means. The graduates of the MAPD program will be able to establish networks with people from different cultures and master conflict management and peaceful negotiation as effective and visionary leaders.

Objectives

  • To offer a Master’s Degree Program in the area of Peace Studies and Diplomacy which will enhance an understanding of social, cultural, and economic differences regionally and globally.
  • To develop a new generation of leaders with human relations skills by fostering peace-oriented personalities and leadership.
  • To provide opportunities for active overseas exchange programs in which students will be able to acquire first-hand knowledge and experience.
  • YOUR CAREER

Why you should study MAPD and what you will gain?

The graduates of the MAPD program will be able to establish networks with people from different cultures and master conflict management and peaceful negotiation as effective and visionary leaders.

Graduates of Peace studies are assigned to do their training in any United Nations branch located in their selected country of studies.

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Your Career

Why you should study MAPD and what you will gain?

The graduates of MAPD program will be able to establish networks with people from different cultures and master conflict management and peaceful negotiation as effective and visionary leaders.

Graduates of Peace studies are assigned to do their training in any United Nation’s branch located in their selected country of studies.

What Can You Do With a Master Arts in Peace Studies and Diplomacy?

  • You can work in any Foreign Ministry;
  • You can work in the UN;
  • You can work as an Ambassador;
  • You can work as a human right activists, mobilizing the support for people’s need;
  • You can work in an organizational conflict management;
  • You can work in a human resource department, in managing people in times of conflict;
  • You can work as a peace coordinator;
  • You can work in the Immigration, security department, police station and custom office;
  • You can work in the Government – National Peace Council;
  • You can work in any International Organization;

You can work as a Mentor or Consultant in Peace resolution

Curriculum

To complete the M.A. Degree, students are required to complete a minimum of 36 credits which include the following :

Plan A.  (Thesis) Plan B. (non-Thesis)
Core courses24creditsCore courses24credits
Master thesis12creditsElective courses9credits
Independent studies3credits
Total36creditsTotal36credits

COURSE INDEX

Courses:

The Course consists of:

Major: 24 Credits

Elective: 9 Credits

Independent: 3 Credits

Total: 36 Credits

Major Courses (24Credits)

(781101) Peace and Governance
(781102) Diplomacy and International Negotiation
(781103) Theory of Peace, Conflicts, and Security
(781104) Research Methodology in Peace Studies
(781105) New International Political and Economic Order
(781106) International Relations in Asia-pacific Region
(781107) Development Theories and Conflict Resolution
(781108) International Organizations and Regional Integrations

Elective Courses (9 Credits)

(781301) Science, Technology and Good Governance

(781302) Human Rights, Justice and Peace

(781303) Political Culture and Social Change

(781304) Public Policy Studies

(781305) Public International Law

(781306) Nationalism and Ethnicity

(781307) Organizational Conflict Management

(781308) Leadership and Governance

(781309) Civil Society and New Politics

(781310) Regionalism in Southeast Asia

(781311) Postmodernism

(781312) Arms Proliferation and Control

(781313) Climate Change and Global Governance

(781314) Diplomatic and Consular Law

Independent Study Credits (3)

Admission

First semester starts in August, Second semester in January. Summer session starts in June.

How to Apply?

Applications are welcome all year-round. Simply apply

Admission Requirements

1) A Bachelor degree

2) English language proficiency test is provided for applicants who have not submitted record of English proficiency.

3) Interview by faculty members of MAPD.

Documents needed

  • Two copies of undergraduate transcript.
  • Two copies of International passport
  • A non-criminal record
  • Statement of purpose
  • Letter of recommendation from professor or Alumni of SIAM
  • Results of TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS, if available
  • 3 recent photographs (3x4cm)
  • Application fees
Program Fees
Fees:Fee CategoriesFirst SemesterSecond SemesterThird Semester
1) Tuition FeeTHB 58,000
(USD 1,812)
(EUR 1,365)
THB 61,000
(USD 1,906)
(EUR 1,435)
THB 54,000
(USD 1,687)
(EUR 1,270)

2) College Service Fees

·      Student ID Card

·      Library

·      Extra-curriculum

·      Internet Service

·      First Aid and Medical

THB 5,000

(USD 156)
(EUR 118)

THB 5,000

(USD 156)
(EUR 118)

THB 5,000

(USD 156)
(EUR 118)

3) Other Fees·

Matriculation Fee (First Semester)·

Service Fee for Comprehensive exam and I/S or thesis defense

·      Graduation Fee

THB 3,000
(USD 94)
(EUR 71)
 

THB 3,000 (USD94, EUR 71)

THB 4,000 (USD125, EUR)

Fees Per SemesterTHB 66,000
(USD 2,062)
(EUR 1,553)
THB 66,000
(USD 2,062)
(EUR 1,553)
THB 66,000
(USD 2,062)
(EUR 1,553)
Total FeesTHB 198,000
(USD 6,186)
(EUR 4,659)
Contact

Address: Master of Arts Program in Peace Studies and Diplomacy, 38 Siam University, Petchkasem Road, Phasi-Chareon District, Bangkok, 10160, Thailand
Telephone: + 66 24570068 Ext.5412
Fax:
 + 66 28686000 Ext.5366
Email:
 siamu.peace@siam.edu
Front Counter Hours:
 Mon – Sun (8:30a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Why you should study MAPD and what you will gain?

The graduates of MAPD program will be able to establish networks with people from different cultures and master conflict management and peaceful negotiation as effective and visionary leaders.

Graduates of Peace studies are assigned to do their training in any United Nation’s branch located in their selected country of studies.

What Can You Do With a Master Arts in Peace Studies and Diplomacy?

  • You can work in any Foreign Ministry;
  • You can work in the UN;
  • You can work as an Ambassador;
  • You can work as a human right activists, mobilizing the support for people’s need;
  • You can work in an organizational conflict management;
  • You can work in a human resource department, in managing people in times of conflict;
  • You can work as a peace coordinator;
  • You can work in the Immigration, security department, police station and custom office;
  • You can work in the Government – National Peace Council;
  • You can work in any International Organization;

You can work as a Mentor or Consultant in Peace resolution

To complete the M.A. Degree, students are required to complete a minimum of 36 credits which include the following :

Plan A.  (Thesis) Plan B. (non-Thesis)
Core courses24creditsCore courses24credits
Master thesis12creditsElective courses9credits
Independent studies3credits
Total36creditsTotal36credits

COURSE INDEX

Courses:

The Course consists of:

Major: 24 Credits

Elective: 9 Credits

Independent: 3 Credits

Total: 36 Credits

Major Courses (24Credits)

(781101) Peace and Governance
(781102) Diplomacy and International Negotiation
(781103) Theory of Peace, Conflicts, and Security
(781104) Research Methodology in Peace Studies
(781105) New International Political and Economic Order
(781106) International Relations in Asia-pacific Region
(781107) Development Theories and Conflict Resolution
(781108) International Organizations and Regional Integrations

Elective Courses (9 Credits)

(781301) Science, Technology and Good Governance

(781302) Human Rights, Justice and Peace

(781303) Political Culture and Social Change

(781304) Public Policy Studies

(781305) Public International Law

(781306) Nationalism and Ethnicity

(781307) Organizational Conflict Management

(781308) Leadership and Governance

(781309) Civil Society and New Politics

(781310) Regionalism in Southeast Asia

(781311) Postmodernism

(781312) Arms Proliferation and Control

(781313) Climate Change and Global Governance

(781314) Diplomatic and Consular Law

Independent Study Credits (3)

First semester starts in August, Second semester in January. Summer session starts in June.

How to Apply?

Applications are welcome all year-round. Simply apply

Admission Requirements

1) A Bachelor degree

2) English language proficiency test is provided for applicants who have not submitted record of English proficiency.

3) Interview by faculty members of MAPD.

Documents needed

  • Two copies of undergraduate transcript.
  • Two copies of International passport
  • A non-criminal record
  • Statement of purpose
  • Letter of recommendation from professor or Alumni of SIAM
  • Results of TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS, if available
  • 3 recent photographs (3x4cm)
  • Application fees
Fees: Fee Categories First Semester Second Semester Third Semester
1) Tuition Fee THB 58,000 (USD 1,812) (EUR 1,365) THB 61,000 (USD 1,906) (EUR 1,435) THB 54,000 (USD 1,687) (EUR 1,270)
2) College Service Fees ·      Student ID Card ·      Library ·      Extra-curriculum ·      Internet Service ·      First Aid and Medical THB 5,000 (USD 156) (EUR 118) THB 5,000 (USD 156) (EUR 118) THB 5,000 (USD 156) (EUR 118)
3) Other Fees· Matriculation Fee (First Semester)· Service Fee for Comprehensive exam and I/S or thesis defense ·      Graduation Fee THB 3,000 (USD 94) (EUR 71) THB 3,000 (USD94, EUR 71) THB 4,000 (USD125, EUR)
Fees Per Semester THB 66,000 (USD 2,062) (EUR 1,553) THB 66,000 (USD 2,062) (EUR 1,553) THB 66,000 (USD 2,062) (EUR 1,553)
Total Fees THB 198,000 (USD 6,186) (EUR 4,659)

Address: Master of Arts Program in Peace Studies and Diplomacy, 38 Siam University, Petchkasem Road, Phasi-Chareon District, Bangkok, 10160, Thailand
Telephone: + 66 24570068 Ext.5412
Fax:
 + 66 28686000 Ext.5366
Email:
 siamu.peace@siam.edu
Front Counter Hours:
 Mon – Sun (8:30a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)