| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-02 | - |
| 2024-07-26 | - |
Program Overview
This four-week online program explores global governance challenges, including international coordination, cultural differences, and the roles of companies, NGOs, and governments. It covers topics such as multilateralism, negotiation, and working with the EU and non-state actors. The program is designed for mid-career professionals with a 2:1 degree and three years of relevant work experience.
Program Outline
Degree Overview: This module focuses on challenges in working internationally and asks: "What are the global governance issues we face today?" Building on theory, interviews with practitioners, and case studies, it addresses concerns in international coordination, supra-national organizations, and cultural issues. It explores relationships between companies, NGOs, and governments in fighting for health, poverty, clean energy, and economic growth.
Outline:
Duration:
4 weeks
Course Dates:
July 02, 2024 - July 26, 2024
Application Deadline:
June 04, 2024
Content:
- Week 1: New challenges to working internationally and the role of international institutions
- Discussing key challenges for civil servants.
- Learning about multilateralism and its norms and instruments.
- Understanding different international institutions and their roles.
- Understanding the difference between treaties, conventions, agreements, and policies as part of international relations.
- Week 2: Unilateralism, bilateralism, multilateralism, and navigating cultural differences
- Comparing unilateralism, bilateralism, and multilateralism.
- Discussing globalization, its drivers, and barriers.
- Understanding the role of culture and cultural differences.
- Exploring negotiation and dispute resolution in practice.
- Using real-life case studies.
- Week 3: Working with the EU and non-state actors
- Learning about the structure of the EU, its institutions, and its relationship with non-members.
- Introduction to relationships with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), including think tanks and multinational corporations.
- Discussing lobbying and city collaboration in detail.
Assessment:
- One written assignment
- Participation in webinars and discussion forums
Teaching:
- Fully online
- 3 x 1-hour weekly webinars
- Interactive activities including discussion forums, online readings, interactive lectures, videos, and online tutorials
Other:
- Target audience: Mid-career professionals
- Entry requirements: 2:1 degree plus 3 years of relevant work experience. Applicants without a 2:1 or higher degree can apply with 5+ years of relevant work experience.
- Lecturers: Fatima Wang and Olga Siemers
- Module Creator: Dr. Fatima Wang, Lecturer in Marketing
- Tuition fees: £950
- Contact: emma.charles@kcl.ac.uk
- Offered by: International School for Government
Additional details:
- Discounts available.
- The program has been designed for an online audience.
- Lecturers and course content are subject to change.
- Applicants should hold a 2:1 degree or equivalent qualification.
- Alternatively, applicants without a 2:1 degree could be considered with 5+ years of relevant work experience.
