BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
Global Affairs and Diplomacy
The Bachelor of Arts in Global Affairs and Diplomacy (BAGD) is a unique program that specializes in the analysis of political economic issues and challenges contingent to humanitarian diplomacy. The program, through various theoretical and analytical frameworks, highlights the function of foreign policy, international laws, economic and humanitarian operations, area studies, and diplomatic negotiations.
Why take up BAGD at MC?
Students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for navigating the political and economic landscape at the local and international levels. Students of this course will have a well-rounded appreciation of the nexus between domestic politics or political actors and economic contexts through the use of theories, conceptual frameworks, and methodological concepts from the fields of political science, economics, and law. They will also be responsive to the recent events of emergencies, disasters, crises including pandemics across nations in recent years. The curriculum is designed for students who want to develop their competencies and enhance their skills in preventing and addressing these problems.
What Will I Study?
Courses in the program include:
The course looks into the practical concepts and methodologies of how challenges and opportunities brought about by economic policies and globalization impact on international commerce, production, trade agreements, trade conflicts, trade policy, monetary policy, and business operations.
The course examines the historical, ideological, cultural, economic and political foundations of international relations in Asia and ASEAN. It explores contemporary issues and problems between and among Asian and ASEAN countries.
This course analyzes the convergence of international economy and international politics in the wake of a globalized world. Major theoretical frameworks and analytical concepts are used to understand the interplay between state-market interaction, national interest, transnational governance problems, regionalism, foreign economic policies, and non-state economic actors.
The course aims to provide knowledge of multilateral diplomatic processes in regional and international organizations. It covers the origins of regional and international organizations, their development and impact in the global economic and political economy. It also includes discussion on the historical, ideological, cultural, economic, and political foundations of international relations in Asia and ASEAN.
This course describes and analyzes the relationship of climate change with the elements of health and economy – both direct and indirect effects. It will also dwell on opportunities for strategic actions for adaptation and mitigation.
The course will discuss two distinct but complementary laws in crises. While they are both for protection of life, health and dignity, one is applicable during war and conflict, and the other is applicable at all times.
Total Program Units: 146 units
Standard Completion Time:Â 4 years
Accreditation
This program has Level IV accreditation from the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU). More Information >
Career Paths
Graduates have the following career options:
- Ambassadors
- Lawyers (pre law)
- Political Analysts
- Political Economists
- Technical advisors
- Humanitarian Workers
- Development Officers
- Researchers
- Professors
Activities
Meet the Faculty
Ambassador Laura Q. Del Rosario
FORMER UNDERSECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS AND DIRECTOR; FORMER PRESIDENT OF MIRIAM COLLEGE
Founding Author and Organizer of the BA Global Affairs and Diplomacy Program
Master in Education major in Educational Administration, University of the Philippines Diliman, Master of Arts in Literature Benemeritus, University of Santo Tomas​
ROBERT FREDERICK HAYDEN, JR. PH.D., CWM
CHAIRPERSON​ PROFESSORIAL LECTURER​
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied CosmicAnthropology, Asian Social Institute
Master of Arts in Foreign Service, Lyceum of thePhilippines University
Regional and International Organizations: MultilateralRelations Diplomacy​
ATTY. MYLEN GONZALES-ESQUIVEL
SENIOR LECTURER​
Juris Doctor, University of the Philippines​
AB Political Science, University of the Philippines​
Human Rights & Humanitarian Laws​
Louie Parungao, Ph.D.
Professorial Lecturer
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Studies, Miriam College
Master of Science in Environmental Studies, Miriam College
Economic and Health Impact of Climate Change
Jeanette Isabelle V. Loanzon, Ph.D.
Professorial Lecturer
Ph.D. in Economics, Philipps Universitat-Marburg, Germany.
MBA and Masters in Economics Education, University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P)
International Economic Relations and Humanitarian Issues, International Business and Trade, Principles of Economics
Kristine April S. Suin, Ph.D.
Professorial Lecturer
Ph.D Economics University of Santo Tomas
MBA, University of Santo Tomas
Theories of Political Economy, International Political Economy
Sophia Dianne C. Garcia, MGA
Senior Lecturer
Masters of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame
Complex Humanitarian Emergencies (War and Conflict), Refugees and Displaced Population, Public Policy Analysis
LYNDA GARCIA
Senior Lecturer
Master of Arts in Communication, Ateneo deManila University​
Communications in Diplomacy​
LISETTE CINCO​
Senior Lecturer
Master in Social Work, Miriam College​
Seminar Course on Child Protection​
Karlo dela Cuesta, MIS
Masters in International Studies, Miriam College
Philippine Political Affairs and Institutions, Asian and Southeast Asian Studies
Gaynor Tanyang, MA
Senior Lecturer
Juris Doctor, New Era University College of Law
Key Themes in Humanitarian Assistance, Humanitarian Supply Chain and Logistics
Human Rights and Humanitarian Laws, Public International Law
Atty. Armand Mejia
Senior Lecturer
Juris Doctor University of the Philippines
Master in Social Work, Miriam College
Seminar Course in Child Protection
Lara Bettina Jimenez, MPE
Senior Lecturer
Masters in Political Economy, University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P)
Comparative Political Economy, Public Policy Analysis, Major Theories in Global Affairs,
Peter Jonas R. David, MA
Senior Lecturer
Master of Arts in Philosophy, University of the Philippines, Diliman
Internship 1 and 2
