Master’s Degree and Certificate in Development Studies and Diplomacy Contents About the Programme 5 Who is it for? 6 Invest in Your Future 7 Duration 8 Learning Objectives 9 About UNITAR 10 About UNITAR’s Work on Multilateral Diplomacy 10 About UPEACE 11 Credits and Enrollment Fees 12 M.A. in Development Studies and Diplomacy: Hybrid 12 M.A. in Development Studies and Diplomacy: Online 14 Certificate in Development Studies and Diplomacy: Online 16 Optional Visit to Geneva and The Hague 16 Apply Now 18 UN Photo/Violaine Martin UN Photo/Violaine 4 5
About the Programme
The Master of Arts in Development Studies employers include governments, international and Diplomacy is an interdisciplinary and holistic organizations, development agencies, academia and programme that will broaden student’s knowledge in the private sector. the field of development studies, sustainability and Students can also pursue a shorter programme such diplomacy and equip them with the required soft skills as the Certificate in Development Studies and for a successful international career in any of these Diplomacy (online) or sign up for individual online areas of expertise. It is offered both online and in a courses within the framework of the Master of Arts blended/hybrid format (online + face-to-face on the in Development Studies and Diplomacy and the UPEACE campus in San Jose, Costa Rica). Students Certificate in Development Studies and Diplomacy. can also participate in optional field visits to Geneva, Switzerland, and The Hague, the Netherlands.
During this programme, students will analyse the different dimensions of development including environmental, social, economic and human dimensions as well as the theory and practice of diplomacy in the 21st century. Students will also attend skills development sessions that are designed to support their professional career and employability. Careers in this field can be very broad. Prospective 6 7
This unique programme, backed by the United Nations, is designed Invest to give students a first-hand experience in the field of development, in Your Future international affairs and diplomacy.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF LEARN FROM HIGHLY VISIT THE BENEFIT FROM AN FLEXIBLE LEARNING EXPERIENCED BIRTHPLACE OF INTERDISCIPLINARY METHODS EXPERTS THE UN APPROACH It allows students to This programme is It includes a study field This programme accommodate their taught by practitioners, trip to Geneva and The connects different needs for flexibility by UN staff, diplomats and Hague, where students disciplines to provide offering diverse optional academics. will participate in skills- students with holistic Who is it modules and weekly based sessions for a knowledge. seminars. for? successful international career. The programme is designed for graduate students, diplomats, government officers, NGO representatives, international civil servants or private sector specialists willing to strengthen their knowledge in development studies, sustainability, international affairs management and diplomacy. 8 9
Learning Objectives
At the end of the programme, students should:
• Have a deep understanding on the theory and practice of development studies, international cooperation and sustainable development.
Hybrid • Be able to evaluate the different dimensions of development. Students must complete the Master of Arts in • Have a deep understanding on the Development Studies and Diplomacy in two semesters. theory and practice of diplomacy.
Duration • Be able to appraise the nexus x 2 Online between diplomacy, the UN System Students can complete the Master of Arts in Development and contemporary challenges. Studies and Diplomacy and the Certificate in Development • Be able to apply key soft skills in an Studies and Diplomacy up to four semesters. international working environment. 10 11
About UNITAR About UNITAR’s Work on About UPEACE Multilateral Diplomacy The United Nations Institute for Training The University for Peace was and Research (UNITAR) was created in UNITAR is a leading training provider established as a Treaty Organization 1963 to train and equip young diplomats in global and strategic challenges for with its own Charter in an International from newly-independent UN Member professionals within and outside the Agreement adopted by the General States with the knowledge and skills United Nations system. Through its Assembly in resolution 35/55 on 5 needed to navigate through the diplomatic Division for Multilateral Diplomacy, December 1980, with the mission “to environment. UNITAR works closely with the United provide humanity with an international Nations Member States and an institution of higher education for Over the years, UNITAR has acquired increasing number of other partners to peace and with the aim of promoting unique expertise and experience in strengthen the capacities of diplomats, among all human beings the spirit of designing and delivering a variety of government officials and other major understanding, tolerance and peaceful training activities to individuals from both actors, in view of actively supporting coexistence, to stimulate cooperation public and private sectors. the overall efficiency of the multilateral among peoples and to help lessen system. obstacles and threats to world peace and progress, in keeping with the noble aspirations proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations.” 12 13
Credits and Course Title Type Course Title Type Course Title Type Enrollment Fees Foundation Course Mandatory Model UN Conference Mandatory Social Entrepreneurship Optional
Introduction to the United Climate Adaptation and Public International Law Optional Mandatory Optional M.A. in Development Studies Nations System Climate Justice and Diplomacy: Hybrid Review of Economic Theories Conflict Resolution and Crisis Maritime & Territorial Dispute Optional Mandatory Optional and Concepts Management Settlement Students can obtain the M.A. in Leading in Times of Change: Development Studies and Diplomacy Gender and Peacebuilding Optional Mandatory Independent Research Project Mandatory Innovating from the inside out upon successful completion of 42 credits, including 36 credits for course work and Sustainable Development Mandatory Food Security Optional 6 credits for a final independent research Theory, Policies and Practice project (IRP). Development Studies and Mandatory Globalization and International Cooperation Optional Human Rights Circular Economy, Mandatory a regenerative System International Economic Law Optional
UPEACE UNITAR $19,500* Research Methods Mandatory 34 credits 8 credits TUITION Diplomacy in the 21st century Mandatory Gender and people on the move: Trafficking, Refugees, Optional Skills for a Successful Asylum Seekers and Migration Mandatory International Career Responsible Management Optional *UN staff and Costa Rican nationals can opt for a 50% waiver (tuition balance: 9,750 USD). Fundraising for Sustainable Optional All other applicants may apply for a 20% waiver (tuition balance: 15,600 USD), which may Development be granted in limited numbers by mutual decision of UPEACE and UNITAR to ensure equitable gender and regional representation. 14 15
M.A. in Development Studies and Diplomacy: Online Course Title Type Course Title Type Course Title Type
Students can obtain the M.A. in Development Studies and Conflict Resolution and Crisis Mandatory Global Governance Mandatory Mandatory Development Studies and Diplomacy International Cooperation Management upon successful completion of 42 credits, International Law, Borders Human Rights, Internet and including 36 credits for course work and Optional Optional and Conflicts Sustainable Development 6 credits for a final independent research UPEACE Foundation course Mandatory project (IRP). Climate Change and UN Environmental Diplomacy Optional Optional Human Mobility and Sustainable Development Sustainable Development Mandatory Theory, Policies and Practice Workshop on Negotiation and Gender and peacebuilding Optional Optional UPEACE UNITAR $8,700 Migration and its link to Peace, Mediation 33 credits 9 credits TUITION Security, and Sustainable Optional Development Agenda Cimate Adaptation and Justice Optional Diplomacy in the 21st century Mandatory
Food Security Optional Introduction to the United Fundraising for Sustainable Mandatory Optional Nations System Development Research Methodology Mandatory
World Politics Mandatory Sustainable Tourism Optional Sustainable Development Mandatory Goals Globalization and Human Optional Independent Research Project Mandatory Rights 16 17
Certificate in Development Studies Optional Field Visit to
and Diplomacy: Online Geneva and The Hague UN Photo/Rick Bajornas
Students can obtain the Certificate in During this activity, students Development Studies and Diplomacy will have the opportunity to upon successful completion of 11 credits. immerse themselves in the very heart of diplomacy, visit different international organizations and $3,550 network with other diplomats, Tuition fee personnel of permanent missions accredited to the UN, civil servants of international organizations and civil society Course Title Type representatives. Development Studies and Mandatory International Cooperation Students will spend 3 days in Geneva (Switzerland) Global Governance Mandatory and 2 days in The Hague (Netherlands). Conflict Resolution and Crisis Mandatory Management The fee of the five-day field trip is $1,500. The fee does not Diplomacy in the 21st century Mandatory include travel, accommodation, food or visa expenses. 18
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