The course is addressed in particular to those students who are interested in a career in international diplomacy at the executive level. It aims first at initiating the students with the theoretical concepts related to diplomacy together with providing them with a concise knowledge on the historical development of diplomacy. The second part of the course will concentrate on the diplomatic machinery and processes as well as on practical applications of diplomacy such as negotiation techniques. Finally, the students will also be furnished with practical information on how to prepare for the entrance examinations to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or how to apply to International Organisations for a position. This is a non-credit course.