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Main Topics
Module 1: Fundamentals of Global Governance
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History and Evolution of the International System
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Politics of Global Governance
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Fundamentals of International Law, Economics and Political Economy
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Human Security in World Politics
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Trade, Health and Environmental Policy-Making
Module 2: Policy Analyses and Decision-making
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Theory of Policy Analysis and Case Studies
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Country and Political Risks Analysis
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Foreign Policy-making
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Decision-Making within International Organisations
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Decision-Making at the European Union
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NGOs and Business Actors in International Decision-making
Module 3: International Negotiation
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Theory and Practice of Negotiation
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Bilateral and Multilateral Negotiation with multiple Stakeholders
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Mediation in the Public and Private Sectors
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Case Studies
Skill Courses throughout the Programme
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Cross-Cultural Communication
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Crisis Management
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Tools for Decision-makers
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Writing and Research Tips
Each module is followed by an evaluation. At the end of the programme, participants are expected to submit a final paper (between 8,000 - 10,000 words). More information can be found under Assessments.
See the profiles of our Faculty and of distinguished Speakers who have partaken in special lectures.
Schedule & venue
Time: Classes are held from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm twice a month, on Fridays and Saturdays.
Venue: Villa Barton, Rue de Lausanne 132, 1202 Geneva
More information is available at Practical Information.
The programme is subjet to slight changes.
2011 - 2012 Calendar:
| September 2011 |
30 |
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| October 2011 |
1 |
14,15 |
| November 2011 |
4,5 |
18,19 |
| December 2011 |
2,3 |
16,17 |
| January 2012 |
13,14 |
27,28 |
| February 2012 |
3,4 |
24,25 |
| March 2012 |
16, 17 |
23,24 |
| April 2012 |
20,21 |
27,28 |
| May 2012 |
4,5 |
11,12 |
2012-2013 Calendar: soon available