GENEVA GRADUATE INSTITUTE
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2A
Case postale 1672
CH - 1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland
+41 (0)22 908 57 09
executive@graduateinstitute.ch
Our programme will provide you with the analytical mindset, ethical reflections, leadership and communication skills indispensable to designing and implementing effective advocacy campaigns. You will influence policy-making in competitive, multi-layered environments whether you work in the private, public, international organisation or NGO sectors.
Influence multiple stakeholders to achieve a cause, realise a project, transform a vision into reality, or obtain funding
Acquire the best communication skills to advocate in persuasive and efficient ways
Develop analytical and practical tools to plan and implement campaigns in global, regional, national or local environments with tangible results
Meet advocacy practitioners from diverse sectors to expand your network on your professional path
Get a degree from a renowned institution specialised in international affairs to get an adequate comparative advantage for a promotion, next position and/or recognition
This programme is particularly relevant for mid to senior-level practitioners from private, public, international organisations and NGO sectors working or aspiring to work in the fields of:
Advocacy and public affairs
Communication
Fundraising and resource mobilisation
Campaigning
Context, Actors and Strategies - Certificate & Diploma
Discover the web of actors involved at global, regional and national levels
Develop a unique strategic framework to design successful campaigns
Through case studies and group work, sharpen your analytical and strategic-thinking skills
Tactics, Tools and Outcomes Measurement - Certificate & Diploma
Master up-to-date tools and tactics to execute and measure successful campaigns
Create and present a concrete advocacy campaign in groups at the end of the module
Discover fundraising and philanthropy techniques
Multilateralism in a new international order - Diploma
(E-learning)
Emerging risks, threats and technologies
System thinking for global issues
Global governance and regionalism
Anticipation in international relations
Policy-making amidst transformation - Diploma
In person
Policy-making sequencing
Policy analysis, drafting, and outreach
Policy-making by sector (global health, trade, disarmament, internet governance)
Anticipatory policy-making for emergent risks and technologies
Selection is primarily based on the candidate's professional experience and motivation
A bachelor's degree is required, or a degree/diploma deemed to be equivalent (no particular discipline required)
A minimum of five years of full-time work for the Executive Certificate and eight years for the Executive Diploma is highly recommended. Participants typically range between 30 and 50 years of age
Proficiency in English is required
Executive Certificate on Advocacy in International Affairs
Certificate of Advanced Studies (15 ECTS)
Requires successful completion of Modules 1 & 2 assessments and final paper
Executive Diploma in Advocacy in International Affairs & Policy Making
Diploma of Advanced Studies (30 ECTS)
Requires successful completion of Modules 1,2,3 & 4 assessments and final paper
This programme counts towards the Executive Master in International Relations.
To complete the programme, participants are expected to:
Attend a minimum of 80% of the sessions - participants can miss a maximum of 3 days of classes for the Executive Certificate, five days for the Executive Diploma
Complete each module's assessment - evaluations consist of a paper for Module 1 (take-home assessment) and an in-class group presentation of an advocacy campaign for Module 2
Submit a final assessment related to the Module 2 advocacy campaign (take-home assessment)
Peer-to-peer learning - highly diverse participants from various sectors, countries and professional experience
Interactive teaching - engage with influential practitioners and experts
Lead Faculty and speakers - available for guidance
Close to the real-life of a professional through practical sessions, case studies and simulations
Critical thinking, thanks to analytical sessions by faculty members
Upon successful completion of the degree (Executive Certificate or Executive Diploma), participants become alumni of the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and get the following benefits:
Full alumni membership of the Graduate Institute alumni network of 19,000+ members
10% discount on Executive Education programmes
Networking and professional development opportunities through alumni regional chapters
Expert practitioners advising global companies and international organisations
Academic thought-leaders exploring pressing global issues
Case studies and guest speakers change yearly according to the most recent developments. A high number of senior executives were welcomed over the years from all organisations, including Leidar, WEF, Bloomberg, IUCN, GAVI, WHO, EACD, European Centre for Public Affairs, DNDi, EPFL, International Crisis Group, UNI Global Union, Interpeace, IFPMA, FoodDrink Europe, the European Commission, Apprentis d'Auteuil, Accenture, Syngenta, Acumen Public Affairs, the European Parliament, Swiss Permanent Mission to the EU, Airlines for Europe, 7-Eleven, MSF, UNIL, FIFDH, International AIDS Society, EBU
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2023 Edition
Module 1
26-29 Apr. & 3-6 May 2023 (live virtual classroom)
Module 2
21-29 Jun. 2023
Module 3
18 Sep. to 03 Nov. 2023 (e-learning)
Module 4
27 Feb. to 08 March 2024
2024 Edition
Module 1
26-29 Mar. & 2-5 Apr. 2024 (live virtual classroom)
Module 2
21-30 May 2024
Module 3
16 Sep. to 01 Nov. 2024 (e-learning)
Module 4
24 Feb. to 06 March 2025
Fees
Executive Certificate: CHF 9'900
Executive Diploma: CHF 22'000
Discounts
Early bird, Come with your colleagues, Alumni or Chèque de formation
Contact us
Maison de la Paix
Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2A
1202 Geneva
Language
English
Johnson Jimmye (Mrs.)
Admissions Officer
+41 (0)22 908 57 28
ee.programadvisor@graduateinstitute.ch