Graduate Diploma in
International Studies
The Graduate Diploma in International Studies (GDIS) is an 18-unit graduate credential program designed to make rigorous, graduate-level study in international affairs accessible to a broader range of learners. The program provides a strong foundation in the core theories, methods, and thematic debates of international studies, and introduces students to one area of specialization aligned with their professional or academic interests.
Program Outcomes
By the end of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate foundational yet critical interdisciplinary knowledge in international studies
- Develop research skills and the capacity to design independent scholarly inquiry.
- Engage responsibly and critically with global issues in their professional and civic lives.
Key Competencies Developed
By the end of the program, graduates will be able to develop the following key competencies:
- Interdisciplinary Analytical Competency
- Research Skills and Inquiry Design Competency
- Thematic Specialization Competency
- Ethical Awareness and Civic Engagement Competency
- Ethical Leadership and Scholarly Citizenship Competency
Total Program Units:Â 19 units
Accreditation
This program has Level IV accreditation from the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU).
The following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are addressed by this program:
Potential Careers
Graduates of this program may pursue the following careers:
- Policy analyst, research fellow, and program researcher in policy research institutes and Think Tanks
- Policy researcher, legislative researcher, defense research officer in governmentÂ
- Journalist, editor, and content developer in media and publishingÂ
- Risk analyst, international affairs adviser, and trade analyst in the private sector
CURRICULUM SUMMARY
Courses | Units |
MC Required Course | 1 |
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Core Courses | 12 |
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Specialization Courses (Choose one as elective) | 3 |
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Research Course | 3 |
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Total Number of Units | 19 |
