The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS) stands out as a premier global institution for Cultural Diplomacy research. It offers four distinct educational offerings: graduate study programmes, e-learning courses (certificate programmes), professional development programmes (certificate programmes) and study abroad (credit programmes), which are fully or partially dedicated to the disciplines of International Relations, Global Governance, Management, International Economics, Business and Cultural Diplomacy.
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University profile
The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies collaborates with Furtwangen University to deliver educational and scholarly programmes. These programmes allow students to delve into and practically engage with cultural diplomacy, both theoretically and empirically. Particularly, the CCDS delves into the interplay between hard and soft power, the mechanisms of global governance, the dynamics of globalisation in a world of mutual dependence, the facets of international economics and business, the principles of multi-culturalism, the importance of intercultural dialogue and exchange, the fundamentals of human rights, and the role of religion. Our research primarily investigates how culture-driven initiatives can promote understanding among different groups, thereby enhancing global peace and stability.
These programmes are designed to instil high leadership qualities and equip students with the necessary skills to navigate their future leadership positions effectively, tackling the pressing issues that the world faces. They offer in-depth knowledge and analytical frameworks for studying and applying cultural diplomacy, highlighting its significance in influencing international policies and shaping global strategies.
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Accreditations & awards
The master's degree is awarded by the Furtwangen University (HFU), which is recognised as a fully accredited institution of higher education with the right to award university degrees.
The HFU is a public university in Baden-Württemberg/Germany. It is accredited by AQUIN with all its study programmes and quality ensuring processes via an institutional accreditation (Systemakkreditierung).
All our joint study programmes with the HFU are accredited/certified within the framework of this institutional accreditation according to federal law according to § 33 Landeshochschulgesetz Baden-Württemberg (LHG).
The Furtwangen University (HFU) is part of the Bologna Process set in place by the European Commission, and uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) to award degrees. Credits obtained through the MA programme are equivalent to those of courses at universities in all other 30+ signatory countries. Students will earn 30 credits per semester during the MA programme, for a total of 90–120 credits upon completion (depending on the track).
Scholarships
Although the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy/Hochschule Furtwangen itself does not award any university scholarships, there are numerous scholarship programmes that are available to students throughout Germany.
