Bachelor in Strategic and Diplomatic Studies
Bachelor in Strategic and Diplomatic Studies
The Strategic and Diplomatic Studies program at the Lebanese Canadian University – LCU prepares students to understand international relations, diplomacy, and strategic decision-making in a rapidly changing global environment. The program combines theoretical foundations with analytical approaches in political science, international law, security studies, and foreign policy analysis. Through interdisciplinary coursework and applied research, students develop critical thinking, negotiation, and analytical skills essential for diplomatic and strategic professions. Emphasizing global awareness, ethical responsibility, and contemporary geopolitical issues, the program prepares graduates for careers in diplomacy, international organizations, public policy, strategic analysis, and related fields, as well as for advanced academic studies.
Program Curriculum (105 Credits)
| # | Code | Course Title | Credits | Prerequesites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANG 200 | Mastering English language | 3 Cr | |
| 2 | COM 200 | Professional Communication Techniques | 3 Cr | |
| 3 | INF 200 | Introduction to Computer | 3 Cr | |
| 4 | ADM 200 | Principles of Management | 3 Cr | |
| 5 | MAT 200 | Quantitative Methods | 3 Cr | |
| 6 | ENT 300 | Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Competence | 3 Cr | |
| 7 | MAR 300 | Marketing | 3 Cr | |
| 8 | LAW 400 | Lebanese Labor Law | 3 Cr | |
| 9 | LAN 200 | Mastering of Arabic Language | 3 Cr | |
| 10 | LAN 210 | Mastering of French Language | 3 Cr | |
| 11 | BSD 200 | Political regimes and societies in the world | 3 Cr | |
| 12 | BSD 210 | Introduction to public law | 3 Cr | |
| 13 | BSD 300 | Introduction to strategy, security and intelligence | 3 Cr | |
| 14 | BSD 310 | Introduction to public administration | 3 Cr | |
| 15 | BSD 320 | International relations during the bipolar era | 3 Cr | |
| 16 | BSD 340 | Middle East from a geopolitical perspective | 3 Cr | |
| 17 | BSD 350 | General international public law | 3 Cr | |
| 18 | BSD 360 | International relations and United States | 3 Cr | |
| 19 | BSD 380 | Practical works in diplomacy | 3 Cr | |
| 20 | BSD 400 | Government policy analysis | 3 Cr | |
| 21 | BSD 410 | The Arab thought in the 19th century rebirth (Renaissance) | 3 Cr | |
| 22 | BSD 450 | Geopolitics of Latin America | 3 Cr | |
| 23 | BSD 370 | Contemporary strategy | 3 Cr | |
| 24 | BSD 420 | Practical work in strategy | 3 Cr | |
| 25 | BSD 430 | Diplomatic and consular law | 3 Cr | |
| 26 | BSD 330 | World demography and transnational population migration | 3 Cr | |
| 27 | BSD 440 | International organizations and multilateral diplomacy | 3 Cr | |
| 28 | BSD 460 | Geopolitics and International relations in Africa | 3 Cr | |
| 29 | BSD 470 | Civil military relationship | 3 Cr | |
| 30 | BSD 480 | Advanced practical work in diplomacy | 3 Cr | |
| 31 | BSD 490 | Russian international relations and politics | 3 Cr | |
| 32 | LIB 400-7 | Ethics and diplomacy | 3 Cr | |
| 33 | LIB 301-4 | Introduction to political sociology | 3 Cr | |
| 34 | LIB 300-8 | Education et citoyenneté | 3 Cr | |
| 35 | LIB 200-4 | Diplomatic history | 3 Cr |