A specialist in resource diplomacy is a highly qualified international professional with the ability to effectively protect and promote both national and corporate interests in the field of rational resource management. Their activities ensure sustainable development and strategic advantages in the face of intense competitive pressure and geopolitical instability.
Their tasks include: in-depth analysis of international trends related to resources; participation in negotiations on international trade agreements and economic partnerships; identification of investment opportunities; strategic planning for the development of partnerships in the field of resources; creation of effective communication and positioning of the organization (state, corporation, NGO, etc.) in the international arena; as well as making a significant contribution to conflict resolution and addressing global challenges.
Career opportunities
The graduate is able to implement the following functions
Analytical work
Assessment of the state of the country's resources and potential in this area, forecasting changes in supply and demand, preparation of analytical materials on the state of world resources and their impact on international relations.
Negotiations
Negotiating with representatives of other countries and international organizations on access to resources and their allocation.
Promotion of economic cooperation
Work on concluding international trade agreements, attracting investments and creating economic and social partnerships.
Conflict resolution
Participation in solving international problems and conflicts related to access to resources.
Positioning of interests
Representing and defending the interests of their country in the field of resource and public policy.
Environmental issues
The inclusion of environmental aspects in resource policy, the promotion of the principles of sustainable development in this area.
Places of employment
Government agencies (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Energy)
International organizations (UN, World Bank, as well as regional bodies)
International companies (in companies engaged in the extraction, transportation or trade of resources)
Research centers and analytical agencies (as an expert on resource policy)
Programme News
Adding news notes related to this programme: photos, date of publication (with the ability to edit the date), text with the ability to insert images, videos, tables, links, upload documents
The SFedU operates a point-ranking system for assessing students' knowledge during the ongoing control and interim assessment of students’ progress. Students can see their scores in their personal account. The ranking of students by points is taken into account when switching to a non-fee form of training.
Practical training
During their studies, students take a practical training in the form of a research project, an internship at a partner company, and a pre-diploma training, aimed at preparing their Master thesis.
State final attestation
The state final attestation is a public defense of the Master thesis before the commission. The commission includes teachers and representatives of business structures and other universities.