Programme

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Main Topics

 

Module 1: Fundamentals of Global Governance

 

  • History and Evolution of the International System

  • Politics of Global Governance

  • Fundamentals of International Law, Economics and Political Economy

  • Human Security in World Politics

  • Trade, Health and Environmental Policy-Making
     

Module 2: Policy Analyses and Decision-making

 

  • Theory of Policy Analysis and Case Studies

  • Country and Political Risks Analysis

  • Foreign Policy-making

  • Decision-Making within International Organisations

  • Decision-Making at the European Union

  • NGOs and Business Actors in International Decision-making

Module 3: International Negotiation

 

  • Theory and Practice of Negotiation

  • Bilateral and Multilateral Negotiation with multiple Stakeholders

  • Mediation in the Public and Private Sectors

  • Case Studies


 

Skill Courses throughout the Programme

 

  • Cross-Cultural Communication

  • Crisis Management

  • Tools for Decision-makers

  • 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  
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

 

 

 

Applications open 1st January

Need info? 

 

  • Contact our programme adviser @ +41 22 908 62 52

 

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