Overview
Key facts
The International Relations and Diplomacy programme offered by Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations are designed for busy professionals from both the public and the private sector who seek to have a better understanding of International Relations by developing their practical skills and deepen their knowledge of international politics and diplomatic issues. An important part of our CASIR/CIR programmes is the development and improvement of your diplomatic skills, to improve your professional performance and career path.
Benefits:
- Understand the dynamics of international politics and diplomatic issues, and to develop practical skills necessary to master the challenges of 21st century diplomacy
- Advance cross-cultural negotiation and communication skills to better diffuse international frictions, manage crises, and encourage international cooperation
- Develop competence in dealing with challenges at the global, regional, and national levels
- Learn and incorporate tools, procedures and instruments to effectively manage complex projects and programmes in international and multicultural environments
- Engage in a culturally diverse learning environment and build a network of professional relations with fellow students and faculty
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Governing global issues: trade, health, migration, human rights, climate change
- New dimensions of foreign policy, geopolitics, and global security: global security, foreign policy, trade and development, conflict resolution, arms control
- Fundamental skills for the leaders of tomorrow: leadership, strategic thinking, decision-making, policy-making, project management, teamwork, conflict management and resolution, negotiations, cross-cultural communication
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 10 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Credits
- (CASIR): 12 ECTS
- (CIR): 6 ECTS
Delivered
Disciplines
International Relations Diplomacy View 10 other Short Courses in International Relations in SwitzerlandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should possess an undergraduate degree from a university or its equivalent.
- Applicants whose mother tongue is not English must provide evidence of their English language capabilities at an approved level. Applicants who fail to reach this standard may be required to complete an agreed English Language program.
Tuition Fee
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International
4200 CHF/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4200 CHF for the full programme during 10 days. -
National
4200 CHF/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4200 CHF for the full programme during 10 days.
(CASIR)
- Tuition: 4,200 CHF
- Application Fee: 150 CHF
(CIR)
- Tuition: 2,200 CHF
- Application Fee: 150 CHF
Living costs for Genève
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.