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PHD IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSAND DIPLOMACY
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IFG Executive Education afrique
SPECIALITY ‘‘DIPLOMACY, SECURITY AND DEFENCE’’
Every day, the Sub-Sahara Africa illustrates its potential and dynamics on an economics and political plan. A new top Managerial team, made up of executives attracted to a life-long training programme, consider that the acquisition of skills is a lever to development and influence. Open to the World, and extremely pro-active, the African network tackles political and strategic challenges headson. Added to this, is specific know-how and widely spread expertise.Motivated by their individual experience, the Centre d’Études Diplomatiques et Stratégiques (CEDS) and the IFG Executive Education have united their skills in order to set up a PhD in International Relations and Diplomacy in Abidjan.The programme targets senior executives involved in Political spheres who are eager to strengthen their knowledge of dealing with and solving conflictual strategy and improving their diplomacy skills. High-level experts, renowned University Professors, researchers, experienced diplomats and top-level strategists, form the pedagogical team will enable students to become experts in their field. With their Online courses and lectures, the programme ticks all the boxes for top Civil Servants and private companies.The CEDS and the IFG Executive Education are proud to be the partners of the African leaders; and they are convinced that that their role in the future is of the utmost importance on an international level.
Pr Pascal CHAIGNEAU, Dean of CEDS,Dr Fouad NOHRA, Academic Director of CEDS.
ARE YOU READY FOR STRATEGIC AND POLITICAL CHALLENGES?
The PhD programme in International Relations and Diplomacy is designed for senior civil servants and politicalleaders, private company senior executives and other senior executives who are aiming to: Diversify their area of knowledge and skills for diplomacy and international politics Practise consulting in a decision-making environment Being capable of making decisions in conflict resolution Achieve a solid understanding of state defence politics Achieve a better understanding of armed conflict
In partnership with
VILLE 1 • VILLE 2 • VILLE 3
TARGET POPULATION
PHD IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY
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TARGETED SKILLS
PREREQUISITES
Understanding the concepts and process in diplomacy Analysing the events and interactions in the international political scene Leading and preparing diplomatic negotiations Applying the adequate strategy to resolve a political conflict Applying research methodology to the numerous sectors involved in international relations Developing a research process to a specific issue under the supervision of professors
A master 2 degree or degree of equivalent level 4 years of professional executive experience English proficiency
CEDS and IFG Executive Education requirements for application.
PARTNER
CEDS
CEDS was created in 1986 in order to provide diplomats with high level graduating programmes in diplomacy, in strategy and international relations.
The sessions have already trained and graduated civil service and public administration senior executive, in addition to senior military officers and private companies executives from over 100 different countries.
The programmes are taught by renowned university professors in addition to European and UN diplomatic experts and Armed forces senior officers.
CEDS is a partner of many higher education and research institutions, and moeover a partner with United Nations ECOSOC and UNESCO at the international level, and the French War College on a domestic level.
Many graduates from Africa and other geographic areas have been upgraded to high-ranking jobs inside their respective governments, diplomatic missions and armed forces.
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Following a successful 1st year, the student will obtain: PhD session certificate in International Relations and Diplomacy, delivered
by CEDS
Following a successful thesis submission, the student will obtain: PhD in International Relations and Diplomacy, issued by CEDS Executive Doctorate in Management issued by IFG Executive Education
DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATION DURATION
1 year: 5 intensive weeks of lectures and workshops on campus
2 years: research and online courses
ENROLMENT
Interview with a representative delegate
Submission of the application form Selection by the Academic board Admission for the programme
EVALUATION
Year 1: Specific exams Practical exercises Grand oral exam
End of Year 3: Delivering thesis
FEES
7 900 000 FCFA
PROGRAMME PHILOSOPHY
Innovation and research using a cross section of professional and cultural profiles
Diversity of the lecturers’ profile : university professors specialized in numerous disciplines and areas with updated knowledge on new issues, experts among senior diplomats and seniors military officers
High quality knowledge and skills adapted to multiple tasks required of a senior executive
An opportunity to meet professionals and senior executives from various sectors and areas
The creation of a research community through the exchange of ideas, theories and new discoveries
KEY ASSETS
In situ intensive sessions in Abidjan enabling auditors to receive appropriate training
Additional online and distance teaching added to the campus, based teaching
The candidate achieves both the CEDS / IFG Executive Education final grade
Updated knowledge in many areas and in subjects including diverse scientific disciplines
A programme which accommodates the professional schedule of senior executives
Both open training and campus based teaching with research follow up and supervision
A highly qualified and easy to contact team of professors and lecturers
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PROGRAMME
1ST YEAR COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL POLITICS AND GEOPOLITICS – ORAL PRESENTATION FINAL EXAMINATIONDIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS Bi-lateral and Multilateral diplomacy The United Nations Economic and cultural diplomacy Non-governmental diplomacy
SPECIALIZED COURSES – EVALUATED BY SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTSRESEARCH IN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC LAW Fundamentals of International public law Emphasis on key international treaties The human rights dimension in international law Method of research and documentation in international
public law
RESEARCH IN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND FINANCE The key concepts on economic globalization Understanding financial globalization Development issues Methodology of research in international economics:
sources, hypothesis and verification
WORKSHOPS - SPECIFIC EVALUATIONWORKSHOP IN DIPLOMACY Practical basics of diplomacy Advanced learning in diplomatic negotiation dynamics Diplomatic negotiation exercise
GEOPOLITICS (GEOPOLITICAL AREAS) Areas covered: Sub Saharian Africa, Latin America, Middle East, East Asia, United States and Russia Geopolitics of African Union and of the sub-regional
organizations
STRATEGY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Understanding the global balance of force Studying the political-military decision making process Modern war fare: new wars and the revolution in
military affairs Asymetrical wars
WORKSHOP IN METHODOLOGY The fundamentals of scientific research The characteristic of human sciences Hypothesis and empirical verification The research proposal The ethical dimension of a PhD research The formal requirements in a PhD written thesis
YEARS 2 AND 3
ONLINE COURSESSTRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Presenting a strategic diagnosis of structure
organization Understanding and justification of a Business model Explain strategic choices in different departments and
within the global consideration of complete organization Presenting the means to implement strategy with
necessary arbitration : to do / co-operation
GREEN MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY Understanding and usage of the key factors of
sustainable development as an orientation guide line to Organizations
Mastering the Political and Judicial elements of Private Company Responsibility, gaining knowledge of operational procedures for self-assessment and Human Resources Strategies
Maintaining Company strategy as a permanent element in Sustainable Development by identification of the main challenges and using all transitional opportunities
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PROGRAMME (cont inued from previous page)
YEARS 2 AND 3
ONLINE COURSESHI TECH MANAGEMENT Understand the basics of Hi-tech Management Knowledge of basic tools in order to control Computer Systems
RESEARCH, DISSERTATION AND VIVA Research on a topic approved by CEDS board Supervised by a CEDS professor The supervision process is defined in its technical aspects globally by the professor and the auditor (with regards to meetings, distance or in campus meetings – preference for distance communication)
A 300 pages dissertation to be written, approved by the supervisor, and the academic board Delivering thesis attended by an academic jury
GEOPOLITICS MEETINGS Up-date knowledge and understanding of multilateral challenges
Understanding of current international and national issues
IFG Executive EducationCité de Awalé, Riviéra KESSE, Route de Bingerville 08, BP 2030, ABIDJAN 08, Côte d’Ivoire
T.: +225 07 49 49 49 39@: [email protected]
Enrolments on: IFGEXECUTIVE.COM
Take part in our information meetings online: 45 minute information Webinars (Dates on our web site)
WWW.IFGEXECUTIVE.COM
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