The academic area of diplomacy focuses on a variety of topics and different ways to resolve conflict. Students may learn about cultural diplomacy; communication strategies; political, economic and psychological strategies; leadership; and intelligence and counterintelligence.

A Master of Business Administration is a degree program that may help students to improve and diversify their skill set. Many schools offer MBA programs either online or part-time, so that students who are busy with careers and families can further their education in a convenient manner.