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
Global peace and security challenges, amplified by deep geopolitical tensions, have never been so high, calling into question the achievement of the development goals set out in the Agenda 2030.
The programme explores the implementation of development processes in complex environments and gives you the skills to apply the triple nexus approach. By engaging with peers and leading experts in the field, you will be encouraged to reflect critically on your practice.
Learn about the impact of protracted crises and conflicts on development policies and practices, to better understand the challenges at stake in your local context
Acquire strategic management tools to improve your projects and/or formulate new strategies with a conflict-sensitive approach
Sharpen your professional skills and critical thinking to elaborate innovative solutions and become more agile in decision-making
Conduct a professional thesis to deepen your expertise and recommend concrete and effective changes in your working environment
Strengthen your leadership and communication skills to gain influence and better interact with different types of stakeholders in fragile settings
Expand your professional network to develop synergies and exchange best practices on topics of common interest
Professionals who hold or aspire to hold leadership positions in governments, international organisations, NGOs, and the broader civil society space
Professionals from the private sector seeking to gain knowledge and experience in the humanitarian/development/peacebuilding fields
3 weeks full-time at the Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Doha, Qatar & 2 weeks full-time online - Certificate & Diploma
Get critical perspectives on key issues related to contemporary peace and security concerns
Analyse the complex implementation of development processes in fragile contexts
Rethink projects using strategic management tools, with a conflict-sensitive approach
Acquire methodological skills to carry out a professional thesis
The participants in the Certificate must write a paper and submit it two months after the end of the module.
4 months part-time at your workplace with e-learning - Diploma only
Conduct data collection and analysis for your professional thesis
Write your professional thesis (on a thematic relevant to your work)
Attend elective e-learning courses on different topics, including on gender
2.5 weeks full-time in international Geneva - Diploma only
Strengthen your leadership and communication skills
Present the findings of your professional thesis to your peers
Participate in work sessions with public administrations, international organisations and NGOs
Peer-to-peer learning - engage with peers from various continents and sectors
Interactive teaching - learn actively with learner-centred approaches
Partners faculty and speakers - benefit from guidance and coaching from our staff
Case studies, field visits - look into concrete field projects and classes
Diversity - benefit from exposure to international speakers, faculty staff and peers
Professional thesis - write a paper with professional relevance and impact through guidance from teachers and discussions with peers
Certificate: CHF 8'500
Diploma: CHF 3'500 to 25'000, according to country of origin
Priority countries - Diploma only
If you come from a country that is on this list, your financial contribution will be limited to CHF 3'500. Special consideration will be given to applicants from the first column (least developed countries), as well as those working in local NGOs. Logistics are provided and covered by the programme. You are only required to organise and take at your expense the round trip to attend Module 1.
Opportunities for other countries - Diploma only
If your country is not included in the above list, you may still be eligible for cost reduction. Your financial contribution will be fixed according to the Human Development Index (HDI):
CHF 12'500 for candidates coming from a country with a low-to-medium HDI
CHF 17'500 for candidates coming from a country with a high HDI
CHF 25'000 for candidates coming from a country with a very high HDI
Swiss candidates - Diploma only
Your contribution will vary between CHF 3'500 and CHF 25'000 and will be fixed according to your 'Revenu Déterminant Unifié' (RDU). For more information, please, contact Bruno Medroa.
If you are a Geneva taxpayer, you may be eligible for the chèque annuel de formation (CAF) up to CHF 2'250, delivered by the Canton of Geneva. You must make the CAF request before the start of the training. The programme reference is 2713.
Bachelor's degree (minimum three years) and several years (ideally 5-7 years) of professional experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience)
Proficiency in English (no certificate is required, although interviews by skype or in-person in Geneva may be requested)
Support of the applicant's organisation - Diploma only
Executive Certificate in Development Policies and Practices - Conflict and Fragility Management
Certificate of Advanced Studies (15 ECTS)
Requires successful completion of Module 1 assessments and final paper
Executive Diploma in Development Policies and Practices - Conflict and Fragility Management
Diploma of Advanced Studies (30 ECTS)
Requires successful completion of Modules 1, 2 and 3 assessments and professional thesis
Both programmes count towards the Executive Master in International Relations
Online application form
Scanned copies of your academic degrees
Letter of reference from your current or previous employer - Certificate only
Letter from your current employer explaining the relevance of your professional thesis for the institution's activities and objectives. This letter must be written on headed paper and include the full contact details of the person signing it: surname, first name, position, email address and telephone number - Diploma only - Download letter outline
Membership of the Graduate Institute alumnae-i network of 20,000+
10% discount on Executive Education programmes
Networking and professional development opportunities through the alumnae-i regional chapters and the DPP community of practice
Engage with professors, renowned professionals and peers from around the world. A close collaboration between the Graduate Institute and its partners provides the participants with the best expertise from universities, bilateral agencies, NGOs, public administrations and international organisations. Each year, the programme welcomes a high number of guest speakers from all sectors in addition to our core faculty. It also emphasises peer-to-peer learning and offers multiple spaces for discussion and exchange between participants and alumnae-i.
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Margaux Pinaud- Programme Academic Coordinator (CCDP)
Duygu Sever Mehmetoglu - Post-Doctoral Researcher (HBKU)
Alexandre Freire Dormeier - Programme Director (IHEID)
Keith Krause - Director, Center on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding (CCDP)
Sultan Barakat - Professor of Public Policy (HBKU)
Claudia Seymour - Senior Researcher, Center on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding (CCDP)
Oliver Jütersonke - Fellow, Center on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding (CCDP)
Cristina Hoyos - Head of the Latin America and Caribbean Unit, Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)
Bruno Medroa - Programme Manager (IHEID)
Stéphanie Roy Michael - Promotion & Community Officer (IHEID)
Claire Francioli - Programme Assistant (IHEID)
Brianna Elder - Student Researcher (CCDP)
Join an impressive and diverse community of 20'000+ Graduate Institute alumnae-i, 110 nationalities for Executive Education alumnae-i alone, and 1000+ DPP alumnae-i in more than 80 countries, coming from all sectors and backgrounds!
The DPP programme seeks to contribute to the dissemination and promotion of the professional theses among actors involved in development and international cooperation. These theses are listed by country and by topic.
If you want to receive one or the other of these theses, please contact Stéphanie Roy Michael.
Professional theses - by country:
Professional theses - by topic:
Upcoming events
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Module 1
29 July to 9 Aug. 2024 (online); 25 Aug. to 12 Sept. 2024 (Doha)
Module 2
Sept. to Nov. (e-learning); Aug. to Dec. 2024 (Professional Thesis) - Diploma only
Module 3
15 to 31 Jan. 2025 - Diploma only
Applications are open until 15 March 2024
Fees
Certificate: CHF 8'500
Diploma: CHF 3'500 to 25'000
(according to country of origin)
Fees include logistics, except for travel to Module 1
Discounts
Scholarships, Alumni or Chèque de formation
Contact us
Module 1
in Doha, Qatar & online
Module 2
at workplace with e-learning
Module 3
in Geneva
Language
English