Deadline:
As soon as possible
Program Starts: June 17, 2024
Program Ends: July 19, 2024
Location(s)
Switzerland
Geneva
Overview
In this five-week programme, undergraduate and graduate students will gain insight of international organisations, global governance, human rights and humanitarian action, peace and security, environment, and sustainable development issues.
Details
SUMMER PROGRAMMES
The Summer Programme is back on campus!
Our Summer Programme is designed to give students from around the world a taste of graduate studies in the field of international affairs.
Courses are taught by our world-renowned faculty in the heart of International Geneva. This dynamic setting provides students with unparalleled access to international organisations and enriching opportunities to discuss with field experts.
KEY FEATURES
- Gain insights on international organisations, global governance, human rights and humanitarian action, peace and security, global health and digital technologies
- Programme open to undergraduate and graduate students as well as professionals with a keen interest in international affairs
- Interact with leading experts and build a strong international network
- Students can earn 2 ECTS credits per week
SUMMER PROGRAMME ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
The 2024 edition of the Summer Programme combines:
- Morning lectures in which participants will gain insight into humanitarian action, peace and security, UN policy agendas, digital technologies and democracy ;
- Afternoon activities such as visits to international organisations, networking events and career workshops.
Participants can earn 3 ECTS credits per week attended in a choice of 4 modules:
MODULE 1: SECURITY AND INSECURITY TODAY | 17 - 21 JUNE 2024
Directed by Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamedou
MODULE 2: HUMANITARIANISM: ITS HISTORY AND POLITICS | 24 - 28 JUNE 2024
Directed by Davide Rodogno
MODULE 3: THE UN IN A CHANGING WORLD | 1 - 5 JULY 2024
Directed by Achim Wennmann
This Programme reviews the UN’s history and foundations, studies current policy agendas, and reflects on the UN’s future role in a changing world. It invites students to join a discovery of this unique organisation and proposes a nuanced and at the same time practical understanding of the multiple roles the UN is playing at the heart of today’s international cooperation.
MODULE 4: FROM DIPLOMACY TO NEW DIPLOMACIES | 8 - 12 JULY 2024
Directed by Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamedou
This module examines the evolution of diplomacy from its traditional state-led configuration and processes to the new emerging set of issues and actors shaping the plural new diplomacies. Through a combination of conceptual and practical sessions, participants go through a deep-dive into these fast-changing issues, with particular attention to new spaces of diplomatic engagement, technological tools and expanding multistakeholder governance.
MODULE 5: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, DEMOCRACY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | 15 - 19 JULY 2024
Directed by Jérôme Duberry
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
- Students registered as either undergraduate (BA), graduate (MA) or postgraduate (PhD).
- Professionals who would like to strengthen their understanding of international affairs and/or the UN.
- Applicants are expected to be proficient in English, although English language certificates are not required.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Program starts:
June 17, 2024
Program ends:
July 19, 2024
Program Starts: June 17, 2024
Program Ends: July 19, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
TUITION FEES
Registration to:
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1 module: CHF 900.
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2 modules: CHF 1'800.
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3 modules: CHF 2'430 (10% discount included).
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4 modules: CHF 2'880 (20% discount included).
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5 modules: CHF 3'600 (20% discount included).
Participation in the programme will be confirmed upon payment of the tuition fees.
Unfortunately, financial aid can not be supplied to candidates wishing to participate in the Summer Programme.
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