Management of International Development: Towards Agenda 2030 (Coursera)

Offered by Università Bocconi,
Management of International Development: Towards Agenda 2030 (Coursera)

Welcome! This course provides participants with the opportunity to explore the multifaceted concept of international development in order to be able to interpret and lead its challenges, opportunities and constant evolutions. Starting from an in-depth analysis of the current international development architecture, its key actors and trends, the course then illustrates the main international organizations' governance systems; identifies their funding and financing tools necessary to implement development programs and achieve sustainable development goals; and explains how to effectively leverage on human capital to drive organizational success and be ‘fit for purpose’ in an ever changing international development scenario.

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The course is delivered by both Bocconi University and SDA Bocconi School of Management faculty involved in programs as the EMMIO - Executive Master in Management of International Organizations.
The course also provides participants with the opportunity to learn from the experience of senior professionals serving International Organizations at all levels.

What You Will Learn

  • Acquire a system-wide perspective on international development and categorize the main actors, trends and challenges of the global environment.
  • Frame the strategic landscape in which international organizations operate and identify their main governance systems.
  • Understand the international funding landscape and the main financing mechanisms put in place to achieve global development objectives.
  • Manage the international organizations’ multi-cultural environment and leverage on human capital through a strategic approach.

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Short introduction of the course
WEEK 2: Introducing international development: goals, actores and trends
WEEK 3: Governance in international development
WEEK 4: Funding and financing for international development
WEEK 5: Managing international organizations human capital
WEEK 6: Final Project

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