UNIGE - International Organizations Management
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International Organizations Management at Coursera Overview
Duration | 18 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
International Organizations Management at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Beginner Level
- Approx. 18 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
International Organizations Management at Coursera Course details
- This course provides an introduction to International Organizations and the United Nations, and explores how business and management tools can be applied in these settings to achieve better, more effective results. With a focus on cross-sector partnerships in a changing world, the course offers you insights into the inner workings of international organizations and the challenges they face today. It will introduce you to effective, state-of-the art management tools and principles to help you lead change in this world ? taught by senior staff of international organizations themselves.
- This is an introductory course offered by the International Organizations MBA (IO-MBA) of the University of Geneva, an executive program for change-makers in international organizations, NGOs and social ventures.
International Organizations Management at Coursera Curriculum
Welcome to the Course
Introduction from Tina Ambos and Gilbert Probst
Learn more about the IO-MBA programme
Course Syllabus
Test your knowledge before you start (not graded)
Introduction to International Organizations
Introduction by Julian Fleet
Early examples of international organizations
Historical context of international organizations
Taxonomy - Different ways to classify organizations
The UN Charter and basic principles
The UN governance system
The UN Security Council
ECOSOC and the Sustainable Development Goals
UN Secretariat and Secretary General
Explore the UN System
Additional Readings
Additional Readings
UN Charter
Explore the SDGs
Quiz week 1
The Shifting Context for International Organizations
Introduction from Stephan Mergenthaler and Sebastian Buckup
Networks and Hierarchies
Global supply chains and production networks
Regional and plurilateral trade agreements
Global efforts to address climate change
Practical example - Combating deforestation
Internet history and cyber-security of nation states
Internet governance and global policy debates
Conclusion
Additional Readings
Additional Readings
Additional Readings
Additional Readings
Quiz week 2
Leadership in the UN System
Introduction and the strategic triangle
UN strategic alignment and creating space
Expectations of the Secretary-General
Authority of the Secretary-General in the UN Charter
Example: Dag Hammarskjold on creating space
UN convening power and high-level panels
UN leadership through setting goals
UN leadership through data and bold visions
Introduction to Part 4 and 5
Four scenarios on the future of multilateralism
The UN's role in norms and global public goods
Conclusions
Strategy and Leadership
Dag Hammarskjold
Additional Readings
Additional Readings
Additional Readings
Quiz week 3
Public Private Partnerships
Introduction from Gilbert Probst and Lea Stadtler
What do we mean by Public Private Partnerships?
Why do international organizations engage in PPPs?
Sectoral strengths and differences in PPPs
Practical examples of PPPs in action
Partnership life cycle and operational model
Partnership governance structure
How to prepare and select suitable partners
The role of broker organizations in partnerships
What is the role of businesses in sustainable development?
The complexity of cross-sector relationships
Are partnerships a panacea?
Partnerships in practice: when informal relationships differ from formal
The collaborative mindset: managerial styles for partnerships
Case study of brokerage
Quiz week 4
Marketing & Fundraising
Introduction from Claudia Romo Edelman
Building a marketing plan
Marketing plan example
Managing your brand
Branding - Octagon example
Fundraising
Fundraising - How to build a case for support
Media and communications
Media Tools - examples
Cause marketing
Global Fund - Identify guide for partners
Dan Pallotta on charity
Strategic communication plan
Quiz week 5
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