"Economics is crucial for a career in an international setting as it provides an understanding of global markets, trade, and financial systems – essential in today's interconnected world. Professionals must identify economic trends, comprehend policy impacts, and assess market dynamics. Economics also serves as a strategic tool in foreign policy, with nations using trade agreements, sanctions, and aid to influence global relations."

Martin Feldkircher
Professor of International Economics, Vienna School of International Studies

"In an increasingly complex and globalised world diplomats need to engage with a growing range of actors on a wide scope of international issues. This requires a broad skill-set and expertise, including competence in commerce, climate change, terrorism, energy and cybersecurity. The interdisciplinary DLG programme, with its focus on international relations, economics and law provides a unique combination of academic education, skills and language training, together with exposure to the policy world to prepare for a successful international career."

Patrick Müller
Visiting Professor of European Studies, Vienna School of International Studies

"Historical analysis and method is useful as a way of thinking. It has often been said that 'the past is a foreign country'. In this sense, thinking historically is a good training for thinking internationally."

Thomas Row
Professor of History,
Vienna School of International Studies