(100 hours)
In this section, students will be offered the basic economic and quantitative background needed to undertake the studies that follow. The module includes TUTORSHIP and exam preparation training.
(90 hours)
This section provides students with a broad theoretical background to understand the debate on economic development. This module will also develop students’ ability to identify the national and international economic policy decisions that have a major impact on economic and social development.
(176 hours)
This section provides the students with a comprehensive overview of project cycle management and offers the essential ready-to-use toolbox for designing, implementing, and managing development programs and projects. This module provides a unique learning path composed of theoretical knowledge, practical interactions, and innovative learning. Students will be involved in practical workshops led by professionals, working on real projects. Through interactive activities, the students get quick tips and skills to be applied in daily work.
MAIN COURSES
WORKSHOPS
(40 hours)
This section, in continuity with the work done in Module 1, will equip students with some methodological tools for applied research in social sciences and policy analysis, as well as practical tools for the management of complex organizations.
MAIN COURSES
This section enables students to understand and analyze the political context in which development organizations work. The module broadens the discourse on development to include geopolitical, historical, and sociological aspects. Students will be provided with an overview of the most recent insights on international debate, with reference to development processes at the regional and global levels, with a special focus on Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Throughout the year, the course offers seminars and talks on crosscutting issues in the field of development economics and human rights, led by former students now working in international organizations and UN agencies (WFP, FAO, UNICEF, UNCTAD, UNDP, IOM, UNHCR). These classes allow students to meet practitioners from all over the world, fostering networking and career guidance.
AREA OF EXPERTIES
Students receive specific career orientation and vocational guidance through workshops on career coaching and dedicated sessions with human resources experts from NGOs and international organizations. Students will learn how to improve their CVs and go through selection interviews with human resources in the international cooperation and humanitarian aid sector.
