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Foreign Policy Courses

Foreign policy courses can help you learn international relations, diplomatic strategies, conflict resolution, and the impact of global governance. You can build skills in negotiation tactics, policy analysis, and understanding geopolitical dynamics. Many courses introduce tools such as diplomatic simulation software, data analysis platforms for assessing global trends, and frameworks for evaluating international agreements, all of which enhance your ability to navigate complex global issues.


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    The University of Tokyo

    Global Health Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Development, Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Emergency Response

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    The State University of New York

    International Cyber Conflicts

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Governance, Network Infrastructure, Conflict Management, Security Management, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Psychology

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    Universiteit Leiden

    EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Program Evaluation, Governance, Immigration Law, Research Methodologies

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Oil and Gas, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Talent Acquisition, Policy Development

    4.7
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    University of Geneva

    Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Social Justice, Health Care, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Legal Risk, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

    4.8
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition Education, AI Personalization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Policy Development, Clinical Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Microbiology

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Understanding Political Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Critical Thinking, Research, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Research Methodologies

    4.9
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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, International Finance, Research, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Writing, Diplomacy, Business Economics, Econometrics, Analysis, Market Dynamics

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Relaciones internacionales de Asia Oriental

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Public Safety and National Security, Security Strategy, Economics, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    International Organizations and Policy Regimes

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Environmental Policy, Financial Systems, Labor Relations, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Diplomacy, World History, Governance, Social Justice, Policy Analysis

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    University of Geneva

    Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Governance, Education and Training, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Immigration Law, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Emergency Response

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Introduction to International Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Hearings, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Law, Interactive Learning, Case Studies

    4.8
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular foreign policy courses

  • Global Health Policy: The University of Tokyo
  • International Cyber Conflicts: The State University of New York
  • EU policy and implementation: making Europe work! : Universiteit Leiden
  • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health : University of Geneva
  • Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Understanding Political Concepts: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Relaciones internacionales de Asia Oriental: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • International Organizations and Policy Regimes: O.P. Jindal Global University

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