School of International Relation and Diplomacy

Dean: Dr. Rosario G. Manalo

Tel no. (632) 526-8421 local 207

E-mail: sird@pwu.edu.ph

Courses Offered

• Master of Arts in Foreign Service
• Bachelor of Arts (AB) in Foreign Service

Career Opportunities

• Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) staff members, officers, ministers, consuls, Ambassadors, trade, finance, labor, tourism and industry attaches of the Philippine government
• International Career Service in the United Nations (UN) and its systems
• Local staff/officer of foreign diplomatic establishments and multinational agencies
• Commentators and observers of international affairs in media
• Positions at tourism and hospitality management institutions
• Local staff/officers of multinationals and global companies
• Expat professionals of Philippine and global institutions
• NGO officers and executives of the Philippines and overseas
• Project Development Directors for International agencies
• Gender advocacy
• Professors and researchers in international studies
• Administrators in school of diplomacy and government

Background

The HZB School of International Relations and Diplomacy (HZBSIRD) is inspired by PWU alumna and Board of Trustees Chairperson Dr. Helena Z Benitez, whose lifelong career and enduring legacy in the field has been a great source of pride for the University.

The HZB SIRD offers education to students who wish to pursue a career in Foreign Service, and to practitioners who wish to enhance their professional and work qualifications. The School likewise intends to share knowledge on International Relations, practiced in both government and private sector, and address the needs for diplomatic skills of officers and attaches coming from the Departments of Labor, National Defense, Finance, Tourism, Trade and Industry.

In addition, the PWU Brand of Education develops in students love of country and heritage, respect for diversity, professional ethics and technical competence - invaluable traits for global citizenship, all eminently personified by Ambassador Helena Z Benitez.