2012 - MBA in Cultural Diplomacy and the Global Economy: Babes-Bolyai University in cooperation with the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy

The degree is offered and awarded by the Babes-Bolyai University (BBU) in cooperation with the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD).
The MBA in Cultural Diplomacy and the Global Economy is a two-year program consisting of two semesters in Berlin and two at the Babeş-Bolyai University.
Harnessing the potential of cultural diplomacy as a sustainable, responsible business strategy, the MBA in Cultural Diplomacy and the Global Economy equips students with a comprehensive training in macroeconomic principles, business management strategy and marketing with an emphasis on a unique brand of diplomacy that furthers the social and cultural power of the private sector. This unique approach to international business ensures that the leaders of tomorrow are adequately prepared for the challenges of an ever-changing and increasingly interdependent world.
The Key Objectives of the program are:
?To provide students with an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of global economics and Cultural Diplomacy, as well as the basics and foundations of how the fields work together.
?To explore the historic and recent developments in international economics and cultural diplomacy and to prepare students for future developments in the evolving global economy.
?To analyze the developments in the field of cultural diplomacy and to create and apply strategies of how cultural diplomacy can further influence, support, and strengthen the activity of the private sector.
?To enable students to develop successful projects applying the practice of cultural diplomacy and international economics.
?To analyze the strategic and ethical foundations of corporate social responsibility programs and corporate philanthropy with regards to Cultural Diplomacy