The Diplomatische Akademie Wien - Vienna School of International Studies (DA) is a postgraduate professional school, dedicated to preparing talented university and college graduates for international careers and positions of leadership in international organisations, the EU, in public service and in international business. The main training areas encompass international relations, political science, international and EU law, economics, history and languages. POSTGRADUATE Courses Master of Advanced International Studies (MAIS): The MAIS programme is a two-year academic programme which centres on the advanced study of politics and international relations, international economics, history, and international and European law. Students have to complete an interdisciplinary thesis in this research-based programme. Equipped with extensive knowledge, strong analytical skills, some language competency, and the experience of an international community, graduates proceed to positions in international organisations, business, and government or to further research and academic careers. The MAIS is a joint Master's degree of the DA and the University of Vienna. Master of Science in Environmental Technology & International Affairs (ETIA) The ETIA programme offers the opportunity of studying environmental issues both from the technical and the international relations points of view. This multidisciplinary approach prepares graduates for high-flying careers as managers and engineers, as well as for political and diplomatic tasks in the fields of environment and sustainable development, where they can rationally assess environmental requirements and actively take part in the shaping of new norms. Diploma Programme The Diploma Programme is a one-year postgraduate training course in the theory and practice of international relations. Emphasis is placed, above all, on interdisciplinarity, the implementation of theoretical knowledge in practice and multilingualism.