UNIVERSITY FOR PEACE EST.

BY UNITED NATIONS • EUROPEAN CENTER FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT

ECPD INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE AND DOCTORAL STUDIES

in cooperation with
Universidad de
Castilla-La Mancha

Economic
Diplomacy
2024.
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Contents
About the ECPD 4

ECPD International Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies 6

The Organization of the ECPD International Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies 8

The Management of the ECPD International Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies 10

Admission Criteria 12

Economic Diplomacy Study Program 14

Economic Diplomacy - Specialist Studies 15
Economic Diplomacy – Master’s Studies 16
Economic Diplomacy – Doctoral Studies 20
Economic Diplomacy – The 6-Day Training Program 23

Annex 1 – The Modern Economic Diplomacy 25

ECPD Alumni Association 30
Career Matters! 31

This brochure provides the basic information on the Program on Economic Diplomacy, as well as
the answers to the most frequently asked questions about criteria.
Prospective candidates may obtain all other needed information about the Program on Economic
Diplomacy at the ECPD Secretariat for International Postgraduate Studies, which may also facilitate
the contact with the management and lecturers of the postgraduate program.
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Welcome
Dear Candidates,
Recognizing the changes in the present international economic
and political environment, the ECPD is launching an International
Postgraduate and Doctoral Study Programs on Economic
Diplomacy at all three levels, from specialist to PhD, as well as
shorter training courses.
The targeted learning outcomes should provide candidates,
as well as already active diplomats and senior corporate
leaders with high level of interdisciplinary knowledge, as well
President of ECPD Academic Council
as practical competencies and skills required for successful
Prof. Dr. Don Wallace
involvement in modern economic diplomacy and operations,
particularly in the region of South Eastern Europe.
The new program offers the best, highly relevant competencies
and skills, delivered by a top international Faculty, combining
academic knowledge and practical experience.

The ECPD International Postgraduate Study Programs on

Economic Diplomacy offer the candidates the highest level of
teaching, but also require high commitment and hard work.
Selection of the subjects, teaching methods and renowned
lecturers guarantee a great level of quality and attractive studies
that provide candidates with a high level of knowledge required
for further successful conduct of the management activities in
ECPD Executive Director attractive, specific and very demanding areas.
Prof. Dr. Negoslav Ostojić Candidates who complete the ECPD International Postgraduate
Program on Economic Diplomacy will acquire a comprehensive
insight into the system of modern scientific knowledge in
different academic disciplines and the ability to apply the
holistic approach in research, planning and management in the
respective domain.
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About the ECPD

The European Center for Peace and Council of the University for Peace, at its ses-
Development of the University for Peace sion of 20 January 1983, passed Resolution UP-
established by the United Nations C2 for the establishment of the European Center
The University for Peace was established by the for Peace and Development (ECPD) University
Resolution 35/55 of the United Nations Gener- for Peace established by the UN, whereby it was
al Assembly in 1980. In accordance with its Char- proposed that its headquarters should be in Yu-
ter, the University for Peace is “...an internation- goslavia. The Government of the Socialist Feder-
al institution of higher education for peace and al Republic of Yugoslavia accepted this initiative
with the aim of promoting among all human be- and, on 22 October 1984, concluded the Agree-
ings the spirit of understanding, tolerance and ment for the Establishment and Status of the
peaceful coexistence, to stimulate coopera- European Center for Peace and Development
tion among peoples and to help lessen obsta- (ECPD), with Headquarters in Belgrade, with the
cles and threats to world peace and progress, in University for Peace established by the UN. The
keeping with the noble aspirations proclaimed Agreement was ratified by the Law adopted by
in the Charter of the United Nations. To this end, the SFRY Parliament – by the Chamber of the
the University shall contribute to the universal Republics and Provinces on 28 June and by the
task of educating for peace by engaging in ed- Federal Chamber on 17 July 1985, and has been
ucation, research, postgraduate training and dis- in force up to the present time.
semination of knowledge fundamental to the full This is how the European Center for Peace and
development of the human person and societ- Development (ECPD) of the University for Peace
ies, through the interdisciplinary study of all mat- established by the UN, with its headquarters in
ters relating to peace”. Belgrade – the only university, regional, interna-
Therefore, the University for Peace has the le- tional and exterritorial organization, which oper-
gal status necessary for the fulfillment of its mis- ates within the broader United Nations system
sion and objectives. It has autonomy and academ- in the region covering all countries signatories of
ic freedom as regards its work, in accordance with the Final Act of the Conference on European Se-
its humanistic aims and within the scope of the curity and Cooperation (Helsinki, 1975) – was es-
United Nations Charter and the Universal Declara- tablished.
tion of Human Rights. In that sense, “The University In accordance with the principle of continui-
may enter into association or conclude agreements ty of statehood, the Government of the Repub-
with Governments and intergovernmental and oth- lic of Serbia assumed all obligations towards the
er organizations and institutions in the field of edu- ECPD arising from the above Agreement, includ-
cation; The University shall maintain close links with ing the provision of technical and accommoda-
the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cul- tion facilities. According to that principle, first the
tural Organization in view of its special responsibili- State Union of Serbia and Montenegro and then
ties in the field of education”. the Republic of Serbia assumed the role of the
The University for Peace established by the UN host country.
was established as “... an international center for Based on the principle of continuity of state-
research, higher education and postgraduate hood, one of the main principles of the interna-
studies”, aimed specifically at “training for peace tional law, all entities created from the parts of
and international cooperation”. To this end, the former Yugoslavia inherited and recognized the
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laws and international agreements concluded by • Publishing, printing and distribution of the pro-
the SFR Yugoslavia. Accordingly, the ECPD en- ceedings of its scientific meetings, studies and
joys the same status and the same rights in all other scientific papers relevant for the ECPD
the territories which represented an integral part activities.
of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in By its programs, the ECPD provides a scientif-
1985 when the Law was ratified. ic basis for the establishment of appropriate re-
The European Center for Peace and Develop- lations between market economies and econo-
ment of the University for Peace est. by the Unit- mies in transition, thus alleviating and closing a
ed Nations is managed by the ECPD Council and gap in their levels of development. In addition to
the Executive Director with a team of officials and this, the ECPD programs promote a better un-
experts. In carrying out its activities, the ECPD re- derstanding of and tolerance among countries
lies to a large extent on its close relations with and peoples, as well as peace, development and
numerous institutions throughout the world. Be- democracy. As an international, non-profit orga-
sides its Headquarters in Belgrade, the ECPD nization, the ECPD enjoys full academic freedom
has also organized its operational units, affilia- necessary for the attainment of these desired
tions, rep-offices and program units in many Eu- aims, especially with respect to the selection
ropean countries. of the areas and methods of research aimed at
In order to improve the quality of life, it is neces- promoting peace and disseminating knowledge
sary to take a comprehensive approach to problem about peace and development.
solving. The ECPD has chosen to apply an inter- Numerous international and regional organiza-
disciplinary approach by carrying out the following tions have entrusted and entrust the European
seven closely interrelated groups of programs: Center for Peace and Development of the Uni-
• Development of natural resources; versity for Peace established by the UN with
specific programs and projects, including
• Development of human resources;
the UN Industrial Development Organization
• Economic development; (UNIDO), UN ­Educational, Scientific and Cultur-
• Scientific and technological development; al Organization (UNESCO), UN Development Pro-
• Integrated/Sustainable development; gram (UNDP), UN Organization for Trade and
• Cultural development; Development ­(UNCTAD), International Mone-
tary Fund (IMF), World Bank (WB), Internation-
• Management.
al Labor Organization (ILO), World Health Orga-
The ECPD devotes special attention to bringing
nization (WHO), UN International Children’s Fund
together the intellectual potentials of the West
(UNICEF), World Trade Organization (WTO), Inter-
and the East, as well as to strengthening coop-
national Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), UN Com-
eration between the North and the South. To this
mission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL),
end, the ECPD organizes and conducts:
Organization for Economic Cooperation and De-
• Postgraduate studies at the Specialist, Mas- velopment (OECD), Inter-American Development
ter’s and Doctoral levels; Bank (IDB), European Bank for Reconstruction
• Elaboration of research projects and stud- and Development (EBRD), International Trade
ies devoted to the current problems of peace Center (ITC) and others.
and development; The ECPD has so far carried out exceptional acti­
• Scientific meetings, symposia, conferences, vities and achieved remarkable results, reflect-
courses and seminars at which the results of ed in over 1 000 educational, research, consult-
its researches are also presented; ing and other projects.
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ECPD International Postgraduate and

Doctoral Studies
Starting from its mission that peace is • General Management;
strengthened by development, the ECPD carries • Strategic Management;
out numerous multidisciplinary activities aimed
• Financial Management;
at improving the quality of life and consistent
• Global Financial Data Management;
strategy for development of countries. Among
these activities, special attention is devoted to • Production Management;
dissemination of knowledge, education and • Marketing Management;
professional development of human resources • Urban Management;
as a universal source of genuine progress of
• Environmental Management;
each society.
• Sustainable Development Management;
The main task of the ECPD is conducting • Technology of Solving Development
research and organizing postgraduate studies Problems;
and international transfer of knowledge,
• Human Resource Management;
based on a synergetic and multidisciplinary
approach to the studies oriented towards a • Health Management;
timely and efficient solving of acute and chronic • Global Health Development;
development problems relating to the quality of • Biomedicine Study Program;
life in the specified regions of Europe, especially
• Management in Science and Education;
in its south-eastern part.
• Management in Culture and Arts;
The ECPD International Postgraduate and • Project Management;
Doctoral Studies are based on the affirmation
• Entrepreneurship Management;
of the highest international achievements,
academic knowledge and experience. These • Management of Quality and Logistical
studies offer candidates the highest level of Processes;
teaching, but also request great dedication • Management in Public Sector;
and hard work. Selection of courses, methods • International Economics, Finance and
of teaching and renowned teachers guarantee Banking;
quality and interesting studies that provide • International Relations and Diplomacy;
candidates with high level of knowledge
• Economic Diplomacy;
required for successful performance of jobs in
various fields, based on modern academic skills • European Union, Integration and EU Law;
and their practical implementation. • International Business Law;

The ECPD’s motto is that postgraduate studies • International MBA School;

must provide the highest quality and contribute • International MBA-IT School;
to the excellence. • Peace Studies, Human Rights and Human
Security;
The ECPD offers the following postgraduate
programs at Specialist, Master and Doctoral • National Security Affairs;
levels: • Security and Terrorism;
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• Contemporary Intelligence Studies; Albania, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary,

• Violent Extremism and Radicalization; Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Netherlands,
Sweden, Greece, Finland, France, UK, Russian
• Strategic Risk and Crisis Management;
Federation, USA, Canada, Japan and other
• Disaster and Risk Management; countries.
• Sports Management;
This Council is responsible for proposing and
• Integrative Music Performance, Multimedia innovating the academic programs, based on the
and Entrepreneurship; attitude that education is the main investment in
• International Romology and Indology the overall technological, economic and social
Studies. development of each country, especially in the
circumstances of strong tendencies towards
The ECPD postgraduate programs have been
globalization of the world economy and keen
carried out in several ECPD centers, including:
competition in the international market.
• Belgrade and Novi Sad, Serbia;
• Sarajevo, Banja Luka and Mostar, Bosnia and The task of the Academic Council is to verify
Herzegovina; teaching curricula, course syllabi, method, place
• Zagreb and Pula, Croatia; and time of organizing postgraduate studies, as
• Podgorica, Montenegro; well as other elements relevant for the quality of
educational processes.
• Skopje, North Macedonia;
• Ljubljana, Slovenia; The Scientific and Educational Board of the
• Tirana, Albania; ECPD International Postgraduate Studies is
• Trieste, Italy; acting towards establishing connections with
• Sofia, Bulgaria; international, regional and national governmental
• Timisoara, Romania; and non-governmental organizations, as well as
• Budapest, Hungary; with renowned universities from Europe and the
world.
• Vienna, Austria;
• Heidelberg, Germany; We mention here some of the ECPD’s partners:
• Brussels, Belgium; University of Trieste, UNIDROIT, International
• Athens, Greece; Development Law Organization (IDLO), (Italy);
• Ankara, Turkey; Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, UNCITRAL,
• Helsinki, Finland; Vienna University (Austria); Johns Hopkins
• Paris, France; Georgetown University, International Law Institute
(ILI), Long Island University (LIU), LIFE University
• London, UK;
and Truman State University (USA); Universities of
• Moscow, Vladivostok and Nizhny Novgorod,
Castilla – La Mancha, Compultence, Blanquerna
RF;
Ramon Llull University (Spain); University of the
• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;
West of England, University of Bradford (UK);
• Nicosia, Cyprus.
University of Vaasa (Finland); University of Athens
The ECPD Academic Council appoints the (Greece); Black Sea University, University of Arad
management and the permanent composition and University of Timisoara (Romania); University
of the Council of the ECPD International of Skopje (North Macedonia); Universities in
Postgraduate Studies which consists of the Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Tuzla and Zenica (Bosnia
competent academics and public figures and Herzegovina); Universities in Ljubljana and
from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Maribor (Slovenia); Universities in Belgrade, Niš,
Montenegro, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Novi Sad and Kragujevac (Serbia).
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The Organization of the ECPD International

Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies
Postgraduate and doctoral studies are orga- Zoom platform) or combined (partly on site
nized in such a way as to ensure (a) high-qual- and partly online). This shall depend on sever-
ity teaching, (b) full mastering of new knowl- al different factors, primarily on the outcome
edge, (c) development of the ability to use the of the agreement between the candidates
acquired knowledge and (d) development of and the teaching staff in each particular case;
the motives and capacity to learn through the 5. All obligations of the teaching staff and candi-
application of the acquired knowledge and to dates within the scope of these studies shall
acquire new one upon completion of these be discharged in a timely, creative, high-quali-
studies. In order to attain these teaching aims, ty and cooperative manner;
coupled with economical use of all resources, 6. Prior to the beginning of each semester, all
postgraduate studies are conducted according necessary literature for studying the contents
to the following organizational principles: of teaching in the relevant semester shall be
1. Candidates shall meet all admission require- provided. During the teaching days, the candi-
ments in full; dates shall have access to the Internet;
2. Teachers shall satisfy the modern research 7. All administrative work and service linked to
and teaching criteria in full; the teaching process shall be performed on
3. The attendance of classes shall be preferred time and in a reliable, high-quality and engag-
and active participation shall be encouraged; ing way.
4. Teaching process can be organized in three Instruction within these postgraduate studies is
ways - on site (at the ECPD premises in differ- provided on a case-to-case basis, i.e. it depends
ent European countries where ECPD is con- on the specific features of each concrete situa-
ducting its study programs), online (via the tion.
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ECPD Methods of Teaching and Learning • Essay assignments;

Methods might include all or any of the follow- • Practical reports or portfolios;
ing, selected as appropriate to the discipline or
field of study and the program’s aims, mode of • A dissertation or other output from research/
delivery and typical entrants: project work, which may include artefacts,
• Lectures; performances or compositions;
• Tutorials; • Written examinations;
• Seminars;
• Oral examinations;
• Practical work, for example in a laboratory, in
the field, workshop or studio; • Problem-solving exercises;
• The use of textbooks, journal papers, elec- • Oral presentations;
tronic databases and other self-study and e-
learning materials; • Posters;
• Project work; • Placement reports.
• Practice sessions and learning through case
Programs may assess not only academic skills
studies;
but also other skills and competencies including,
• Work-based learning.
where relevant, the requirements of profession-
al bodies that recognize or accredit the program.
ECPD Assessment Methods
Particularly for a modular Master’s program that
Appropriate and effective assessment will en-
uses credit accumulation; providers will wish to
able candidates to demonstrate the outcomes of
learning intended for the program. Assessment ensure that suitable methods are used to assess
methods may be based on any or all of the fol- the intended learning outcomes not only of the
lowing: constituent parts but also of their integration and
• Report assignments; synthesis across the program.
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The Management of the ECPD International

Postgraduate Studies
Executive management of postgraduate studies Prof. Dr. Marjan Svetličič, Slovenia;
is entrusted to the Director of Studies, who has Prof. Dr. Tony Bovaird, UK;
all authorizations and responsibility to ensure the Prof. Dr. Jonathan Bradley, UK;
quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the overall Prof. Dr. Janet Kirkham, UK;
teaching process. Prof. Dr. Ron Matthews, UK;
The coordination of instruction, research, Prof. Dr. Ezio Benedetti, Italy;
elaboration, review and evaluation of Prof. Dr. Vlado Kambovski, North Macedonia;
Specialist paper/Maste’r thesis/Doctoral Prof. Dr. Nikola Popovski, North Macedonia;
thesis, equalization and observance of the Prof. Dr. Nano Ružin, North Macedonia;
evaluation criteria, application of the proper Prof. Dr. Milo Paskal, Albania;
teaching methods and the like are performed Prof. Dr. Vjekoslav Domljan, B&H;
by the ECPD Scientific and Educational Board, Prof. Dr. Darko Tanasković, Serbia;
comprising off all teachers and chaired by the Prof. Dr. David Dašić, Montenegro;
Director of Studies. Prof. Dr. Dragan Simić, Serbia;
Prof. Dr. Nasi Mitrojorgji, Albania;
The organization of all technical, administrative,
Prof. Dr. Siniša Zarić, Serbia;
service and other activities, which are necessary
Prof. Dr. Miodrag Ivanović, UK;
for a thoughtful, timely and efficient conduct
Prof. Dr. Taki Fiti, North Macedonia;
of postgraduate studies is entrusted to the
Prof. Dr. George Prevelakis, Greece;
Organization and Administrative Officer.
Prof. Dr. Blagoje Babić, Serbia.
Co-Directors of the Program are Prof. Dr
Besides the academic Faculty, many experts
Reinhard Priebe, long-standing Director for
with valuable practical experience in
Balkans in DG Enlargement (Belgium), Prof.
diplomacy will play an active role in the Program
Dr Nicolas Maclean CMG, Federal Trust, Chief
as mentors and coaches.
Executive of MWM (UK) and Prof. Dr Boris Cizelj,
former Ambassador to EU and NATO (Slovenia).
The Efficiency and Effectiveness of Studies
Some of the members of the International
Academic Faculty are: These postgraduate studies are organized
Prof. Dr. Federico Mayor Zaragoza, Spain; according to the effectiveness and efficiency
Prof. Dr. Nicholas Maclean, UK; criteria.
Prof. Dr. Alfonso Ojeda, Spain; The efficiency criterion anticipates the acquisition
Prof. Dr. Akio Kawato, Japan; of new, yet necessary, knowledge and skills for
Prof. Dr. Yoji Koyama, Japan; a scientifically based analysis, understanding
Prof. Dr. Reinhard Priebe, Belgium; and solving of problems. Knowledge and
Prof. Dr. Don Wallace, USA; skills acquired at these studies guarantee the
Prof. Dr. John Maresca, USA; international competence of a Master’s/Doctor of
Prof. Dr. Ljubiša Adamović, USA; Science in the fields that have been taught.
Prof. Dr. Boris Shmelev, RF; The efficiency criterion involves the timely
Prof. Dr. Jožef Kunič, Slovenia; implementation of all parts of the teaching and
Prof. Dr. Boris Cizelj, Slovenia; research process within these studies. In giving
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instruction within the scope of postgraduate solving the real problems – which is confirmed
studies, attention is devoted to the rational by the quality of seminar papers and their
organization, observance of the beginning presentation and defence, (c) demonstrates an
and completion dates of all activities, both by adequate skill in critical analysis of the problem
teaching staff and postgraduate candidates in and sufficient creativity in finding the solution to a
an attempt to ensure that all students complete problem, and (d) successfully prepares, presents
successfully their studies within schedule. and defends a Specialist paper/Master’s thesis/
Doctoral dissertation.
Academic Title Upon successful completion of these
The postgraduate candidate has successfully postgraduate studies, a candidate acquires the
completed his/her postgraduate studies if academic title of the Master’s/Doctor of Science,
(a) he/she passes all examinations, (b) shows for which a diploma is awarded. It should be
the ability to apply scientific methods and noted that this diploma is valid in all UN member
systematized, proven skills and techniques in countries.
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Admission Criteria
For the admission of students to these in advance, which last 2-3 hours. The contents
postgraduate studies, it is necessary to meet the of invitational lectures are complementary with
following requirements: the contents of lectures in the specified subjects,
1. Adequate and relevant undergraduate/ or in some of the topical issues which deserve
postgraduate level degree depending on academic attention.
academic progression; During the second semester, compulsory
2. Inclination towards solving and/or research lectures on the skills and techniques of an oral,
into the solving of development problems; written, computer-assisted and multimedia
3. Ability to use professional literature in English presentation are held.
or one of the official UN languages.
Furthermore, the following requirements should Application Procedure
be also satisfied: The ECPD evaluates each applicant individually
1. Assuming an obligation to attend classes and through a personal interview. Some factors,
regularly during all semesters established such as academic preparation, previous
by the curriculum, as well as an obligation accomplishments, extracurricular activities, work
to participate regularly in the entire teaching experience, communication and interpersonal
process; skills may be taken into account as contributing
2. Assuming an obligation to complete the factors for admission criteria. Important criteria
studies until the end of the anticipated used for evaluating applicants are the letters
teaching period, i.e. all examinations of recommendations and performance during
have to be passed, and seminar papers, the personal interview conducted with each
Specialist paper, Master’s thesis and Doctoral candidate prior to admission. The ECPD seeks
dissertation have to be written and defended. potentially successful candidates who are
involved, committed and responsible.
The contract on mutual obligations will be
signed between the student and the organizer of Applications are considered to be complete
postgraduate and doctoral studies. only after all supporting documents have been
received. The Admissions Officer will inform
Preparatory instruction is organized for applicants if information is missing and it is the
postgraduate students who need English and/or responsibility of each applicant to ensure that
computer lessons. All instruction will be provided any missing documents are provided promptly.
during the first semester.
The official closing date for applications is
Remedial instruction is organized for February 15th, i.e. September 15th of the year
postgraduate students who need lessons of entry to the Program. Applications received
in mathematics and/or statistics. Remedial after these dates will only be reviewed if space is
instruction is conducted during the first and available.
second semester. To process an application, candidates need to
In order to satisfy the curiosity of the students, submit the following:
ad hoc instruction will be provided during the • A completed and signed Application form;
second and third semester. It is organized in the • Personal recommendation letter forms
form of invitational lectures on the topics agreed (desirable);
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• An authorized copy of degree certificate(s) are invited to the ECPD for a formal interview.
and transcript(s); These interviews can be conducted at the ECPD
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing relevant Headquarters, other ECPD centers in many
educational and professional experience. European countries or online.
Potential candidates who are attracted by what
the ECPD has to offer, but unsure about their Student Life and Accommodation
eligibility for our Program and whether it is the We strive to bring candidates together through
right course for them are invited to contact the purposely designed evening social gatherings,
Admissions Officer for an informal discussion. cultural events and parties. Although time is
The Application Form can be obtained from: always a precious commodity for the candidates,
the ECPD Office, Terazije 41, 11000 Belgrade, those who wish to develop extracurricular
Serbia, Tel: +381 11 3246 041, Fax: +381 11 3240 interests will find that the ECPD has a society
673, E-mail: [email protected] [email protected], to suit almost every taste. The ECPD provides
Website: www.ecpd.org.rs. a range of different types of accommodation in
partnership with private landlords and local hotels.
Applicants are advised to answer all questions
contained in the Application Form. In case
Academic Honesty Code
applicants may wish to add personal information,
they may do so by providing additional pages. The ECPD, as an instrument of learning,
Once the application and all required documents is predicated on the existence of an
are available, the application will be reviewed environment of integrity. Members of the
and acted upon by the Admission Committee. academic community, faculty, candidates, and
administrative officials share the responsibility
The Admission Committee is composed of the
for maintaining an atmosphere and attitude
Program Director and two professors. It is the
of academic integrity. Candidates share this
responsibility of the Committee to study and
responsibility for maintaining standards of
to evaluate all applications and finalize the
academic performance and classroom behaviour
acceptance for admissions.
conducive to the learning process. All courses
offered at the ECPD follow the official Academic
Open Days and Interviews
Honesty Code as described hereafter.
Each year between May and July, we hold an Candidates are advised to familiarize themselves
Open/Interview Day at the ECPD Headquarters with the code as violations can lead to serious
and ECPD centres in many European countries. sanctions, including dismissal from the study
The day typically includes a presentation on the program: “A candidate who willingly gives or
Program by the Program Director, a short lecture receives aid during tests or exams, engages
given by an ECPD faculty member and an in cheating or plagiarism, copies another
informal discussion with the potential applicant. candidate’s work, or submits material claimed
These do not form part of the selection as his or her own while it is copied from the
procedure, but are simply designed as „taster” Internet or other sources, will receive a grade
sessions to give a deeper insight into the ECPD 5 (Five) – not satisfactory, in the Program and
program. could be dismissed from the ECPD. Before the
These days can be used as informational sanction is taken, the candidate will have the
sessions only to find out more about the right to a hearing in front of the Disciplinary
Program or they can be combined with a Committee composed of the Program Director,
formal interview. Candidates who appear to two professors, and the candidate class
meet, based on their application, our criteria representative”.
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Economic Diplomacy – Study Program

As economic diplomacy is understood today, • Professionally assess credit-worthiness of
these skills are not required only by diplomats, countries and business potential of sectors
but equally by senior leaders in the corporate and individual companies and groupings;
sector. On one hand, the diplomats should • Skills to initiate, participate and support
understand the economic environment and networking and collaboration schemes for
being able to intervene in the interest of their their country’s companies;
countries’ companies. On the other hand, • Skills to effectively represent their country
business leaders should be able to apply and companies in various bilateral and
contemporary diplomatic skills in their own multilateral communication and negotiations;
performance. The question remains: do they • Ability to lobby successfully in multicultural
have the needed skills and competencies? Some environments, particularly in the countries of
people are naturally gifted and communicate their accreditation and in the region of SEE.
even in various cultural environments almost as
It is these areas on which the ECPD short
well-trained professionals - though they are rare
courses, as well as the specialist, Master’s
– but even they will improve their performance
and Doctoral studies are focusing through
after some specialized training. For the majority
developing knowledge, competencies and skills,
of business leaders, though, these skills have
which our postgraduates will need in their future
to be developed through training, if they want
jobs.
to perform successfully at required professional
level. Besides that, the Program is covering a range
of so-called soft skills needed in modern
What are the competencies and skills which
communications, such as:
economic diplomats require nowadays for their
successful performance? They are primarily the • use initiative and take responsibility;
following: • solve problems in creative and innovative
ways – enabling all partners to feel the
• Understanding the context and mechanisms
solution was a win-win outcome;
of international economy, trade and
investment: recognizing the modern • make decisions in challenging situations and
landscape of actors, standards, regulations, in critical moments;
and institutions; • communicate, lobby and negotiate
effectively with colleagues and with a wider
• Ability to act as a successful promoter of their
audience, through a variety of media;
country’s economic potential and interest for
stronger involvement in the dedicated country • continue to learn independently and to
and the whole region of SE Europe; develop professionally, including the ability to
pursue further research where appropriate.
• Understand the changed structure of
international business: global competition and The Program is covering the following areas:
strive for excellence, role of innovation and • international trade, investment, technology
protection of IPR in the digital environment, transfer, clustering;
modern protectionism, global value chains, • international economic regulatory
discriminatory business practices; environment;
• Capability to identify business opportunities • credit rating assessment methodology;
in the country of accreditation and in the SEE • modalities and techniques of economic
region; promotion;
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• interest representation, negotiations and that knowledge and solving and addressing
lobbying. problems. The main advantage of these
programs is to enhance overall knowledge
Economic Diplomacy – and skills in relation to a complex and
Specialist Studies demanding job. In relation to current and
future employment, Specialist’s graduates will
The main purpose of the ECPD Specialist
be expected to possess the skills needed to
Studies is:
exercise independent expertise and to become
• To prepare candidates who do not have a
efficient with the job.
degree in this specific area but are already
working or geting a position in this area; A range of generic abilities and skills will be
• To enable those undertaking this program developed which include the ability to:
an effective and efficient knowledge of the • Use initiative and take responsibility for solving
main strategies and operational principles and problems in creative and innovative ways;
applications to face huge challenges within • Make decisions in challenging situations;
the area. • Continue to learn independently and to
Graduates of all ECPD postgraduate programs, develop professionally, including the ability to
including specialist studies, should be capable pursue further research where appropriate;
of demonstrating a systematic understanding • Communicate effectively, with colleagues and
of knowledge. They should be capable of a wider audience, in a variety of media;
implementing originality in their application of • Continue to study on the Master’s and Doctoral
levels.
Lectures/ Exam/
No. Subject ECTS Semester Professor
Seminars Test
First Semester 30 24 + 10
Mandatory subjects
Prof. Ljubiša Adamović,
L (12)
01 Challenges of the Modern Global Economy 7 1 E Prof. Marjan Svetličič and
S (4)
Prof. Jonathan Bradley
Prof. Reinhard Priebe,
L (8)
02 European Diplomacy, its Genesis and Future 7 1 E Prof. Jožef Kunič and Prof.
S (2)
David Dašić
Prof. Nicolas Maclean,
International Promotion of National Economic L (4) Academician Časlav Ocić,
03 6 1 T
and Technological Potential S (4) Prof. Marjan Svetličič and
Prof. Siniša Zarić
04 Research Proposal 10 1 Mentor
Second Semester 30 20 + 12
Mandatory Subjects
Prof. Milo Paskal,
Types of Specialized Economic Diplomacy:
L (8) Prof. Duško Lopandić,
05 Science, Technology, Innovation, Tourism, 7 2 E
S (6) Prof. Vladimir Grečić and
Migrations
Prof. Boris Cizelj
Prof. Jožef Kunič,
Instruments of Modern Diplomacy, Human L (6) Prof. Elena Andreevska,
06 6 2 E
Rights, Security, Use of Force S (4) Prof. Vern Redekop and
Prof. Toby Harris
Interest Representation & Lobbying in L (6) Prof. Boris Cizelj and Prof.
07 5 2 T
Economic Diplomacy S (2) Nicolas Maclean
08 Final Project – Specialist Paper 12 2 Mentor
TOTAL TWO SEMESTERS 60 1+2 44 + 22 4+2
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Economic Diplomacy – • Enabling candidates to undertake a research

project on a topic within the area of interest
Master’s Studies that makes up the majority of the overall
The main purpose of the ECPD Master’s Studies assessment;
is: • Enabling candidates to specialize or to
• To prepare candidates for the next stage become more highly specialized in an area of
in their careers, whether pursuing further employment or practice related to a particular
research or entering employment of different profession.
kinds;
• To enable those undertaking this program to Characteristics of the
contribute towards research in the discipline. ECPD Master’s Graduates

Graduates of all ECPD Master’s degrees Graduates of ECPD Master’s Studies typically
should be capable of demonstrating originality have:
in their application of that knowledge and
• Subject-specific attributes;
in addressing problems. They will have
demonstrated a comprehensive understanding • An in-depth knowledge and understanding of
of those techniques applicable to their own the discipline informed by current scholarship
research or advanced scholarship. In relation and research, including a critical awareness
to future employment, Master’s graduates will of current issues and developments in the
be expected to possess those skills needed to subject area;
exercise independent learning and to develop
• The ability to study independently in the
new skills on a high level.
subject area;
ECPD offers a Master’s degree with the specific • The ability to use a range of techniques and
intention of: research methods applicable to advanced
• Enabling candidates to focus on a particular scholarship in the subjects, including
aspect of a broader subject area in which they generic attributes (those skills relevant to an
have prior knowledge or experience through employment – setting).
previous study or employment;
A range of generic abilities and skills that include
• Enabling candidates to focus on a particular
the ability to:
subject area or field of study in greater depth
than they encountered during the course • Use initiative and to take responsibility for
of previous study or experience. This may solving problems in creative and innovative
include enabling candidates to develop ways;
knowledge of a new discipline or field of
• Make decisions in challenging situations;
study in combination with a relevant subject
area in which they have prior knowledge or • Continue to learn independently and to
experience; develop professionally, including the ability to
pursue further research where appropriate;
• Enabling candidates to learn how to conduct
research, often linked to a particular discipline • Communicate effectively, with colleagues and
or field of study; a wider audience, in a variety of media.
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1-Year Master’s Program

Lectures/
Exam /
No. Subject ECTS Semester Seminars Professor
Test
(hours)

First Semester 30 38/40 + 16

Mandatory subjects
01 Global Economic Development and the Prof. Marjan Svetličič,
Imperative of Sustainability L (12) Prof. Ljubiša Adamović,
5 1 E
S (4) Prof. Richard Pagett and
Prof. George Prevelakis
02 Modern European Diplomacy, Its Genesis and Prof. Reinhard Priebe,
Increasing Role of Public Diplomacy L (8) Prof. Boris Cizelj,
5 1 E
S (2) Prof. Nano Ružin and
Prof. Milo Paskal
03 Types of Specialized Economic Diplomacy: Prof. Milo Paskal,
Science, Technology, Innovation, Tourism, L (8) Prof. Duško Lopandić,
5 1 E
Migrations S (6) Prof. Vladimir Grečić and
Prof. Boris Cizelj
Elective subjects (one to select)
04a Role and Impact of International Law Prof. Don Wallace,
L (4)
5 1 T Prof. Vlado Kambovski and
S (2)
Prof. Elena Andreevska
04b Instruments of Modern Diplomacy, Human Prof. Jožef Kunič,
Rights, Security, Use of Force L (6) Prof. Elena Andreevska,
5 1 T
S (2) Prof. Vern Redekop and
Prof. Toby Harris
05 Methodology of Scientific Research L (6) Chief Methodologist
10 1 E
S (2)
Second Semester 30 22/24 + 12
Mandatory Subjects
06 Modalities and Methods for Resolving Prof. Marjan Svetličič,
L (8)
Peacefully International Economic Conflicts – 5 2 E Prof. Jonathan Bradley
S (4)
Negotiation Techniques and Prof. Siniša Zarić
07 Interest Representation & Lobbying in L (6) Prof. Boris Cizelj and
5 2 E
Economic Diplomacy S (2) Prof. Nicolas Maclean
08 International Promotion of National Economic Prof. Nicolas Maclean,
and Technological Potential L (4) Academician Časlav Ocić,
5 2 E
S (4) Prof. Marjan Svetličič and
Prof. Siniša Zarić
Elective Subjects (one to select)
09a Norms and Rules of the Existing International Prof. Reinhard Priebe,
Economic Order L (6) Prof. Paolo Sabbatini,
5 2 T
S (2) Prof. Ezzio Benedetti and
Prof. Yoji Koyama
09b European Union - an Actor in Global Politics Prof. Reinhard Priebe,
L (4)
and Economic Affairs 5 2 T Prof. Boris Cizelj and
S (2)
Prof. Duško Lopandić
10 Master’s Thesis – preparation + defense 10 2 Mentor
TOTAL TWO SEMESTERS 60 1+2 60-64 + 28 7+2
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2-Year Master’s Program

Lectures/
Exam/
No. Subject ECTS Semester Seminars Professor
Test
(hours)
First Semester 30 1 28/32 + 10/12 3+1
Mandatory subjects
01 Modern Development of the International 8 1 L (6) E Prof. Federico Mayor,
Community S (2) Prof. Roberto Savio and
Prof. Kenneth Stokes
02 Global Economic Development and the 8 1 L (10) E Prof. Marjan Svetličič,
Imperative of Sustainability S (4) Prof. Ljubiša Adamović,
Prof. Richard Pagget and
Prof. George Prevelakis
03 Modern European Diplomacy, Its Genesis 8 1 L (8) E Prof. Reinhard Priebe,
and Increasing Role of Public Diplomacy S (2) Prof. Boris Cizelj,
Prof. Nano Ružin and Prof.
Milo Paskal
Elective subjects (one to select)
04a Role and Impact of International Law 6 1 L (4) T Prof. Don Wallace,
S (2) Prof. Vlado Kambovski and
Prof. Elena Andreevska
04b Role of Key International Organizations 6 1 L (8) T Prof. Ezio Benedetti,
(WTO, IBRD, ILO, IMF, WIPO) S (4) Prof. Branko Milanović,
Prof. Blagoje Babić and
Prof. Nikola Popovski
04c Cultural and Ethnic Pluralism, Migrations 6 1 L (4) T Prof. Vern Redekop,
and Security Issues S (4) Prof. Jeffrey Levett,
Prof. Vladimir Grečić and
Prof. Elena Andreevska
Second Semester 30 2 24/26 + 14 3+1
Mandatory Subjects
05 Instruments of Modern Diplomacy, Human 8 2 L (6) E Prof. Jožef Kunič,
Rights, Security, Use of Force S (2) Prof. Elena Andreevska,
Prof. Vern Redekop and
Prof. Toby Harris
06 Types of Specialized Economic 8 2 L (8) E Prof. Milo Paskal,
Diplomacy: Science, Technology, S (6) Prof. Duško Lopandić,
Innovation, Tourism, Migrations Prof. Vladimir Grečić,
Prof. Milo Paskal,
Prof. Boško Bojović and
Prof. Boris Cizelj
07 Methodology and Techniques of Proactive 8 2 L (6) E Prof. Jonathan Bradley,
Economic Intelligence and Promotion S (4) Prof. Boris Cizelj and
Prof. Marjan Svetličič
Elective Subjects (one to select)
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Lectures/
Exam/
No. Subject ECTS Semester Seminars Professor
Test
(hours)
08a Role of Non-Governmental Organizations 6 2 L (4) T Prof. Nicolas Maclean
(NGOs) in Preventing, Easing and Solving S (2) and Ass. Prof. Aleksandar
International Conflicts Weisner
08b European Union - an Actor in Global 6 2 L (4) T Prof. Reinhard Priebe,
Politics and Economic Affairs S (2) Prof. Boris Cizelj and
Prof. Duško Lopandić
08c Norms and Rules of the Existing 6 2 L (6) T Prof. Reinhard Priebe,
International Economic Order S (2) Prof. Paolo Sabbatini,
Prof. Blagoje Babić,
Prof. Ezio Benedetti and
Prof. Yoji Koyama
Third Semester 30 3 20 + 10 3+2
Mandatory subjects
09 Modalities and Methods for Resolving 6 3 L (4) E Prof. Marjan Svetličič,
Peacefully International Economic S (2) Prof. Jonathan Bradley and
Conflicts – Negotiation Techniques Prof. Siniša Zarić
10 Interest Representation & Lobbying in 6 3 L (3) E Prof. Boris Cizelj and
Economic Diplomacy S (2) Prof. Nicolas Maclean
11 International Promotion of National 6 3 L (3) T Prof. Nicolas Maclean,
Economic and Technological Potential S (2) Academician Časlav Ocić,
Prof. Marjan Svetličič and
Prof. Siniša Zarić
12 Methodology of Scientific Research 6 3 L (6) E Chief Methodologist
S (2)
Elective subjects (one to select)
13a Multilateral Diplomacy and the Role of UN 6 3 L (4) T Prof. Federico Mayor,
System S (2) Prof. Roberto Savio,
Prof. Francisco Rojas and
Prof. Fernando Ayala
13b Role of Non-Governmental Organizations 6 3 L (4) T Prof. Nicolas Maclean,
in Economic Diplomacy S (2) Prof. Andreas Theophanous
and Prof. Jonathan Bradley
13c The Diplomatic Protocol 6 3 L (4) T Prof. Jožef Kunič and Prof.
S (2) Nano Ružin
Fourth Semester 30 4 6+2 1
Mandatory Subject
14 Types of Modern Economic Diplomacy 8 4 L (6) E Prof. Linjie Zanadu,
and Their Distinguishing Features (USA, S (2) Prof. Zhaoyuan Zhang,
UK, Denmark, PR China) Prof. Nicolas Maclean,
Prof. Jonathan Bradley,
Prof. Reinhard Priebe and
Prof. John Maresca
15 Master’s Thesis – preparation and defense 22 4 Mentor
TOTAL – 4 semesters 120 1+2+3+4 78-84 + 36-38 10+4
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Economic Diplomacy – networking skills to influence practice and

policy in diverse environments;
Doctoral Studies • Appreciate the need to engage in research
Doctoral degrees are the most individually with impact and to be able to communicate it
distinct of the academic qualifications available to diverse audiences, including the public;
because of their roots in research and the pursuit • Build relationships with peers, senior
of knowledge, as well as the requirement for colleagues, candidates and stakeholders with
the candidate to produce work demonstrating sensitivity to equality, diversity and cultural
original thought based on independent study. issues.
Furthermore, Doctoral researchers are
Characteristics of the increasingly being encouraged to develop
ECPD Doctoral Graduates their foreign language and enterprise skills,
ECPD will provide opportunities that all and to cultivate business acumen. All Doctoral
candidates will have had diverse life experiences graduates will have developed during the
and varying opportunities during their Doctoral course of their research additional specialist
studies, thus each graduates with a unique knowledge within their discipline, while those
range of attributes. However, all Doctoral who have studied a professional Doctorate are
graduates should be able to: likely to have been required to have particular
• Search for, discover, access, retrieve, shift, professional experience that informs the topic
interpret, analyze, evaluate, manage, of their research studies. They may
conserve and communicate an ever- well also have been required to
increasing volume of knowledge from a engage in further study related to
range of sources; that professional field as part of
• Think critically about problems in order their Doctorate. Finally, Doctoral
to produce innovative solutions and graduates will be able to prepare,
create new knowledge; plan and manage their own career
• Plan, manage and deliver projects, by completing the IDP.
selecting and justifying appropriate
methodological processes while
recognizing, evaluating and
minimizing the risks involved
and the impact on the
environment;
• Exercise professional
standards in research and
research integrity, and to
engage in professional
practice, including ethical,
legal and health and safety
aspects, bringing enthusiasm,
perseverance and integrity to bear
on their work activities;
• Support, collaborate with and
lead colleagues, using a range
of teaching, communication and
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Doctoral Program
Lectures/
Exam/
No. Subject ECTS Semester Seminars Professor
Test
(hours)
First Semester 30 18/22 + 8/10 2+1
Mandatory subjects
01 Global Economic Development and the 10 1 L (8) E Prof. Marjan Svetličič,
Imperative of Sustainability S (2) Prof. Ljubiša Adamović,
Prof. Richard Pagett and
Prof. George Prevelakis
02 Modern European Diplomacy, Its Genesis 10 1 L (6) E Prof. Reinhard Priebe,
and Increasing Role of Public Diplomacy S (4) Prof. Paolo Sabbatini, Prof.
Sergey Kharkov, Prof. Darko
Tanasković, Prof. Boris
Cizelj, Prof. Nano Ružin and
Prof. Milo Paskal
Elective subjects (one to select)
03a Role and Impact of International Law 10 1 L (4) T Prof. Don Wallace,
S (2) Prof. Vlado Kambovski and
Prof. Elena Andreevska
03b Role of Key International Organizations 10 1 L (8) T Prof. Ezio Benedetti,
(WTO, IBRD, ILO, IMF, WIPO) S (4) Prof. Branko Milanović,
Prof. Blagoje Babić and
Prof. Nikola Popovski
03c Cultural and Ethnic Pluralism, Migrations 10 1 L (4) T Prof. Vern Redekop,
and Security Issues S (4) Prof. Jeffrey Levett,
Prof. Vladimir Grečić Grečić,
Prof. Milo Paskal,
Prof. Boško Bojović and
Prof. Elena Andreevska
Second Semester 30 2 18/20 + 10 2+1
Mandatory Subjects
04 Instruments of Modern Diplomacy, 10 2 L (6) E Prof. Jožef Kunič,
Human Rights, Security, Use of Force S (2) Prof. Elena Andreevska,
Prof. Vern Redekop and
Prof. Toby Harris
05 Types of Specialized Economic 10 2 L (8) E Prof. Milo Paskal,
Diplomacy: Science, Technology, S (6) Prof. Duško Lopandić,
Innovation, Tourism, Migrations Prof. Vladimir Grečić and
Prof. Boris Cizelj
Elective Subjects (one to select)
06a Role of Non-Governmental Organizations 10 2 L (4) T Prof. Nicolas Maclean
(NGOs) in Preventing, Easing and Solving S (2) and Ass. Prof. Aleksandar
International Conflicts Weisner
06b European Union – an Actor in Global 10 2 L (4) T Prof. Reinhard Priebe,
Politics and Economic Affairs S (2) Prof. Boris Cizelj and
Prof. Duško Lopandić
06c Norms and Rules of the Existing 10 2 L (6) T Prof. Reinhard Priebe,
International Economic Order S (2) Prof. Paolo Sabbatini,
Prof. Blagoje Babić,
Prof. Ezio Benedetti and
Prof. Yoji Koyama
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Lectures/
Exam/
No. Subject ECTS Semester Seminars Professor
Test
(hours)
Third Semester 30 3 20/22/24 + 2/3 + 1/2
12/14
Mandatory subjects
07 Modalities and Methods for Resolving 10 3 L (8) E Prof. Jonathan Bradley,
Peacefully International Economic S (4) Prof. Jernej Sekolec,
Conflicts – Negotiation Techniques Prof. Marjan Svetličič and
Prof. Siniša Zarić
08 Interest Representation & Lobbying in 10 3 L (6) E Prof. Boris Cizelj and Prof.
Economic Diplomacy S (2) Nicolas Maclean
09 Methodology of Scientific Research 5 3 L (4) T Chief Methodologist
S (4)
Elective subjects (one to select)
10a Multilateral Diplomacy and the Role of 5 3 L (2) T Prof. Federico Mayor, Prof.
UN System S (4) Roberto Savio,
Prof. Francisco Rojas and
Prof. Fernando Ayala
10b Role of Non-Government Organizations in 5 3 L (4) T Prof. Nicolas Maclean,
Economic Diplomacy S (2) Prof. Andreas Theophanous
and Prof. Jonathan Bradley
10c Modern Communication Skills for the 5 3 L (6) E Prof. Peđa Ašanin Gole
International Multicultural Environment S (4) Gole, Prof. Vern Redekop
and Prof. Dragan Koković
Fourth Semester 30 4 14/16 + 8/10 1/2 + 1/2
Mandatory Subjects
11 Types of Modern Economic Diplomacy 10 4 L (6) E Prof. Linjie Zanadu,
and Their Distinguishing Features S (2) Prof. Zhaoyuan Zhang,
(USA, UK, Denmark, PR China) Prof. Nicolas Maclean,
Prof. Jonathan Bradley,
Prof. Reinhard Priebe and
Prof. John Maresca
12 International Promotion of National 10 4 L (4) T Prof. Nicolas Maclean,
Economic and Technological Potential S (4) Academician Časlav Ocić,
Prof. Marjan Svetličič and
Prof. Siniša Zarić
Elective subject (one to select)
13a The Diplomatic Protocol 10 4 L (4) T Prof. Jožef Kunič and
S (2) Prof. Nano Ružin
13b EU Programs and Funding of Innovation- 10 4 L (4) T Prof. Reinhard Priebe,
Related Projects S (2) Prof. Draško Veselinovič
and Prof. Boris Cizelj
13c Methodology and Techniques of 10 4 L (6) E Prof. Toby Harris,
Proactive Economic Intelligence and S (4) Prof.. Jonathan Bradley,
Promotion Prof. Boris Cizelj and
Prof. Marjan Svetličič
Fifth & Sixth Semesters
PhD Thesis Research Proposal 20 5/6 Mentor
Dissertation preparation and defense 40 5/6 Mentor
TOTAL – 6 semesters 180 1- 6 70-82 + 38-44 7-9 + 4-6
The Doctoral studies last at least three years and are accredited with 180 ECTS with prior duration of Undergraduate and Master’s studies of at
least 5 years and 300 ECTS. The Doctoral dissertation is the final part of the study program of Doctoral studies, except for the Doctorate of Arts
which is an artistic project. The volume of the Doctoral dissertation should range from 80.000 to 100.000 ±10% words. The prerequisite for the
defense of the Doctoral dissertation is the publication of two scientific papers in international and other reference journals.
NB: Lectures on scheduled program are subject to at least 10 candidates signing up. Lectures in optional courses are subject to at least 5
candidates signing up. It is planned that the total number of contact hours will be around 100.
 Economic Diplomacy | 23

Economic Diplomacy – The 6-Day Training Program

For participation at the short specialist courses, 2. R
 elevant occupation with preferably at least 5
the following conditions apply: years of experience;
1. Post-secondary diploma (recommended); 3. Proficiency in English.

Subject Lecturers Ped. units

1 The Emerging Global and Regional Political, Economic and Security Prof. Dr. S. Meyer, 3
Landscape - Major Trends and Forecast 2025/2030* Professor ECPD

2 The International Position of Countries of SE Europe Prof. Dr. R. Priebe, long-standing 3

Director for Balkans in DG
Enlargement

3 The Modern Diplomacy and the Function of Economic, Scientific Amb. Dr. J. Kunič, 3
and Cultural Diplomacy Professor ECPD

4 Key Skills of Corporate Diplomacy: Networking, Public Advocacy, Amb. Dr. B. Cizelj, 4
Communication with the Influential Public Professor ECPD

5 Diplomatic Negotiations, Lobbying and Crisis Management: Prof. Dr. M. Svetličič, 4

Techniques, Methods and Skills University of Ljubljana

6 The Role of Major International and Regional Organizations (IBRD, Prof. Dr. D. Lopandić, 2
WIPO, UN EC, EBRD, EIB) * President SRCE

7 Structuring the Message in Interest Representation and Lobbying* Prof. I. Vidačak, University of 2
Zagreb

8 Modern Communication Skills for the International Multicultural P. Ašanin Gole, 2

Context University of Ljubljana

9 Regulatory Framework of International Trade, Investment, Tax and Prof. Dr. S. Marković, University of 3
IP Rights* Belgrade

10 Methods of Modern Economic Promotion, Country and City A. Drapal, Consultant on branding 2
Branding*

11 Public and Government Affairs, Interest Representation and Amb. Dr. B. Cizelj, 3
Legitimate Lobbying Professor ECPD

12 Representing Interests in International Tendering* M. Cigler, CEO Lobby Office 2

London

13 Corporate Social Responsibility and International PR* Dr. M. Mulej, University of Maribor 2

14 EU Programs and Research & Business Project Funding Possibilities Prof. D. Veselinovič, 2
- Prospects 2024-2030 President SBRA, Brussels

Total pedagogical units:

3-day course – 21 units
6-day course – 37 units (including *)
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Organization of Training credits – being recognized in case they decide

to enroll into the postgraduate studies in
The ECPD organizes intensive and didactically
Economic Diplomacy.
very modern, partially on-line courses in
individual countries of South Eastern Europe. Conditions & Participation Fees for Specialist
Each course – with no more than 25 candidates Vocational Courses
in order to allow productive team work and The Course fees cover the entire training-
abundant individual mentoring and coaching – mentoring and coaching experience over the
will be adapted in terms of program, emphasis period of 4 months, with intensive lecturing
on subjects, and duration, to the individual group schedule of 6 days.
from the country concerned. One month before the course, the participants
In this brochure, the two-semester, general will receive the literature to read and self-
program is presented with about 200 hours evaluation entry test to fulfill, which gives to the
of lectures and seminars, plus about 20 candidates an indication which topical areas
hours of individual mentoring and coaching, and subjects they should focus on in their
being provided to each participant by Faculty preparatory activities and what to read on priority
members, during the period of 1 month before basis.
and 3 months after the course. The regular fee for the 6-day Course is € 980.00
With the successful completion of all course per participant – to be paid on ECPD account at
activities, the participants will receive 20 ECTS least 3 weeks before the course.
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Annex 1 – The Modern Economic Diplomacy

Over the last 30 years, globalization, stronger R&D and innovation. Irrespective of these
interaction, and indeed closer interdependence developments, the international economic
among national economies have reached the environment remains highly volatile, insecure,
highest level in recorded history. This can be and unpredictable. Independent of their own
illustrated most clearly by just two indicators: decision, more economic actors have objectively
the share of global GDP created through exports become part of the world market, and are
has increased during 1990 - 2016 from 19.4% expected to have more knowledge and skills
to 28.5%. Even more intensive growth has been than ever before. The critical mass in any
achieved in international investment, the share economic activity continues to grow as real
of FDIs in global GDP has jumped during 1990 - excellence tends to be recognized only at the
2017 from 0.6% to 2.5%. On the other hand, as the global level.
European Commission President J.C. Juncker
Though with some delay, over the last 20
(2016) states that “… with trade agreements in
years, the International Relations Studies, and
place or under negotiation with over 140 partners
particularly Diplomatic Studies, have also
around the globe, the EU is the biggest trade
undergone an important transformation: they
block. And international trade means jobs —
have managed to evolve beyond the state-
for every EUR 1 billion gained in exports, even
centric analysis of mainly political agendas at
14,000 extra jobs are created across the EU.
the expense of economic and other issues.
And more than 30 million jobs, 1 in 7 of all
Consequently, Economic Diplomacy has become
jobs in the EU, now depend on exports to the
a major component of Diplomatic studies.
rest of the world.” This means that the role of
international economic collaboration at all levels: The recent studies on diplomacy reflect much
among countries, regions, cities, and of course more than ever before the new economy-
companies, has become more important than dominated international reality. According to
ever. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International
Studies, the new discipline “Economic
Without being prepared for it, governments and
Diplomacy” is focusing on economic tools of
their diplomatic services had to accept new
statecraft, where two themes dominate: (a)
tasks and responsibilities being thrown at them
the diplomats playing important agents in
by unprecedented developments. It should not
international relations and international political
be denied, however, that the diplomatic services
economy, and (b) how to fit into diplomatic
have contributed to resolve the new challenges
agency the officials, actors who are not
of international economic collaboration, while
government officials?
traditionally, the diplomats were involved
primarily in keeping peaceful dialogue among The new roles and the substantially changed
countries, and hopefully succeeded to prevent diplomatic processes belonging to the economic
devastating confrontations and armed conflicts. realm are referred to as “catalytic diplomacy”,
“network diplomacy”, “multi-stakeholder
The intense institutionalization and growing
diplomacy”.
multilateral regulation of the world economy
have also achieved very high levels: there are Even more, it is increasingly being recognized
standards and mandatory rules concerning any that diplomats also contribute to the global
international economic transaction in areas of economic governance, since globalization
commerce, finance, production, distribution, requires many rules and standards to be
26 | ECPD International Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies

adopted by intergovernmental economic markets, nobody can afford to waist the

organizations (like the World Bank, IMF, WTO, potential of resident, fully authorized, and well-
WIPO, OECD and others). educated representatives. They can manage to
With a more practical approach, E. Doter (2004) present to potential partners and customers in
defines the role of economic diplomacy as the a foreign environment their respective country’s
use of diplomacy for realizing economic targets products and services, and building a positive
through: brand in that environment with unparalleled
i. export promotion, credibility. Namely, at some stage interpersonal
ii. attracting foreign investment and securing communication is still important and could often
the conditions for investments abroad, be even decisive for building some partnerships,
iii. securing benefits from technology transfer, and also for reaching successful business
and agreements.
iv. representation of interests of the resident Many authors observe how representatives of
business community. (2) major economic interests increasingly influence
Over the last few decades, public diplomacy foreign policy and diplomatic activities of
and execution of “soft power” have become governments. This tendency is qualified as
much more prominent, which also contributed “Retreat of the State” (by Susan Strange), the
to ever stronger role of economic diplomacy. In “Well-Oiled Diplomacy” (Adam N. Stulberg),
our world, dominated by digital communication, or “The Growing Influence of Business in UK
intense economic promotion and branding Diplomacy” (Donna Lee) – see more in: S.
of countries and companies at international Strange (2007). (3)
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The shift towards economic diplomacy can be representation in inter-governmental economic

noticed both in practice, as well as in theory. organizations.
As far as practice is concerned, a whole series
Though the substance is predominantly
of activities entered the diplomats’ regular
economic, it requires knowledge and skills from
preoccupation in the increasingly sophisticated
several domains and has been recognized as an
economic domains. Among these, probably the
interdisciplinary profession.
following deserve to be singled out:
• assessment of the respective economic In practice, efforts of economic diplomacy need
context and its principle actors; to be adjusted to the specific interests being
• evaluation of the macroeconomic ecosystem represented, to products characteristics, and
and its stability, including a country’s credit level of development of the countries concerned
worthiness; (S. J. V. Moons, 2014). (4)
• economic promotion and branding;
Who is responsible for economic diplomacy
• IPR issues;
in various countries? In principle - according
• networking and mediation; to S. Penev, et al (2017) “Economic Diplomacy
• interest representation and lobbying; in Serbia: Characteristics and Possibilities for
• support in negotiations; Improvement” – there are 5 possibilities:
• involvement in immigration issues. (1.) Unique model – MFA covers also foreign
Actually, Economic Diplomacy is already trade issues;
branching out in sub-disciplines, like: trade, (2.) Adjusted unique model - MFA and Ministry
technology, finance, immigration, and of Trade create a separate body which takes
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care of all economic issues being dealt with recognition that economic diplomacy is an
by diplomatic mission. Though better than absolute necessity, is that instead of redesigning
nothing, this is not the optimal policy on the whole model of the diplomatic service,
the part of the Ministries, and expected and and re-educating or at least briefing their staff
needed results cannot be achieved; accordingly, they create separate divisions
(3.) Agency model – MFA is not involved in for economic diplomacy, and introduce some
economic issues, a separate government training for the people who will perform primarily
agency is created and it operates under the economic functions.
Ministry of Trade;
Consequently, this means that most heads
(4.) Competition model – MFA and other
of missions will still perceive their diplomatic
ministries cover economic issues abroad in
function in a traditional state-centric, political
an overlapping fashion without clear division
context, and will not focus on, neither prioritize
of responsibilities; and
economic issues. However, objectively speaking,
(5.) Rejection model – MFA leaves all economic
they have more recently become the priority for
issues to other ministries and has no role in
any country, big or small, rich or poor.
country’s economic policy. (5)
There is another challenge reducing the speed
Most countries practice one of the first three of the transformation process of the diplomatic
models, and it is difficult to judge which is the service in many countries: the traditional public
most efficient, while clearly the last two models perception of the diplomatic service – including
are certainly not advisable. It should be admitted the business community – is so strong, that
that economically advanced countries have the Ministries at home and the missions abroad
recognized the changes in the global economy are not requested to perform their economic
sooner than others, and that helps them perform function as much as they could, and in fact
at the world market in a superior fashion, and as they should. It is – primarily in Europe and
further strengthens their competitiveness. several other countries, though for various
On the other hand, this unfortunately contributes historical reasons – being forgotten that
to additional economic polarization among the diplomacy is just another governmental service
rich and poor countries in the world economy, paid by the taxpayers.
and forces the latter to do more in building their And finally, since most diplomats are not really
economic diplomacy capabilities. properly trained, they are not only happy to be
This fits well into the broader tendency of left without pressure of people who actually
less developed countries to make every effort need and would deserve their service, but
to direct their development process in the sometimes even avoid contacts with business
paradigm of knowledge economy. This means people, since they tend to ask for professionally
that both public policies, as well as efforts demanding services, while heads of missions
at microeconomic level, will be focused on also often consider these services as some kind
systematically developing education and training of extra effort for which they do not feel any
systems in ways which will provide to the young, priority.
as well as the already economically active This is certainly more often the case with older,
population, the skills and competencies needed career diplomats. Fortunately, the situation is
for the 21st century – including their diplomats, usually better with younger diplomats, and
interested in economic issues. particularly those who came into the service
One of the observations about how Ministries from the business world or other customer-
of Foreign Affairs usually react to the growing oriented areas.
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Consequently, countries who combine career 2. E. Doter (2004) “Branding Canada: The
diplomats with “outsiders” manage to develop Renaissance of Canada’s Commercial
thereby an important advantage. Diplomacy”, International Studies Perspectives,
It would be unfair to be critical only about Vol.5, issue 1, pp.55-60
Economic Diplomacy. In most cases, Ministries 3. Strange S. (2007) “The Retreat of the State:
of Foreign Affairs have a similar approach also The Diffusion of Power in World Economy “,
to the other new domains of diplomacy, such Cambridge UP, 1996. Stulberg N. Adam Well-
as science/research and culture. These are oiled Diplomacy: Strategic Manipulation and
also areas where proactive promotion and Russia’s Statecraft in Eurasia Albany, State
support could help in positive “country branding”, University of new York Press, 2007. Lee
but it happens only with a limited number of Donna, The Growing Influence of Business
countries. Obviously, they have understood that in U.K. Diplomacy International Studies
in modern media, Internet and social networks- Perspectives, 5(2004) 1, pp.50-54.
driven world, diplomats cannot stay inactive in
4. Moons S.J.V. (2014) “Economic Diplomacy,
building and maintaining a positive and inviting
Product Characteristics and Level of
international image of their country, particularly in
Development” Paper at ETSG Conference, The
the environment of their accreditation.
Hague, p.23.
References 5. S. Penev, B. Udovič, M. Djukić (2017)
1. European Commission, President J. C. Juncker “Ekonomska diplomatija u Srbiji: karakteristike
(2016) State of the Union Address, Brussels, 14 i mogućnosti za unapredjenje”, Ekonomske
September 2016. teme, 52 (3), p. 273.

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