What issues are included within the course?

The syllabus is developed tuning both practical and theoretical subjects. Students will be learning art of negotiation, methods of treaty making and agreement, of diplomatic protocols, public diplomacy, administration of managing foreign missions, promotion of cultural diplomacy, the job of work-attaché, diplomatic correspondence. They will also be taken for practical field visits to the ministries of the government which is associated with foreign matters.

 

What made you feel the necessity of this course in Nepal? And what is the scope of the programme?

International Relations as a discipline has been in practice worldwide since long. However, it is new in Nepal. Least developed countries like Nepal needs to expand its international relations even more. The discipline will generate the man power with new vision and skills for the same. Similarly, scope of this subject is not limited within domestic market. Graduates of the programme are sellable in international market too and can utilise their skills in various international organizations.

 

As it is a new discipline in Nepal, do you have adequate resources to train the students?

We have good networks with government institutions. Similarly, we also have quite good number of skilled people in political science and other related faculties.  Graduates in the same subjects will also be facilitating during the course. We will primarily be tapping available resources and manpower. We will also invite experts and career diplomats for cooperation. Guests’ lecturers from friendly countries also will be invited for assistance.