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International Organizations Management
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 18 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of Geneva
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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.

الوحدات

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test your knowledge before you start (not graded)

1 Discussions

  • What brings you to this course?

1 Videos

  • Introduction from Tina Ambos and Gilbert Probst

2 Readings

  • Learn more about the IO-MBA programme
  • Course Syllabus

Part 1: Introduction and early examples

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction by Julian Fleet
  • Early examples of international organizations

1 Readings

  • Explore the UN System

Part 2: Historical context of international organizations

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Historical context of international organizations

1 Readings

  • Additional Readings

Part 3: Taxonomy - Different ways to classify organizations

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Taxonomy - Different ways to classify organizations

1 Readings

  • Additional Readings

Part 4: The UN mandate and governance

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • The UN Charter and basic principles
  • The UN governance system

1 Readings

  • UN Charter

Part 5: The UN structure and main bodies

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz week 1

2 Discussions

  • Peace, Development and Human Rights
  • Pick an International Organization

3 Videos

  • The UN Security Council
  • ECOSOC and the Sustainable Development Goals
  • UN Secretariat and Secretary General

1 Readings

  • Explore the SDGs

Part 1: Networks and Hierarchies

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction from Stephan Mergenthaler and Sebastian Buckup
  • Networks and Hierarchies

1 Readings

  • Additional Readings

Part 2: International Trade

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Global supply chains and production networks
  • Regional and plurilateral trade agreements

1 Readings

  • Additional Readings

Part 3: Climate Change

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Global efforts to address climate change
  • Practical example - Combating deforestation

1 Readings

  • Additional Readings

Part 4: Internet Governance

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Internet history and cyber-security of nation states
  • Internet governance and global policy debates

1 Readings

  • Additional Readings

Part 5: Conclusion

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz week 2

1 Videos

  • Conclusion

Part 1: Creating space for leadership in the UN

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Introduction and the strategic triangle
  • UN strategic alignment and creating space
  • Expectations of the Secretary-General

1 Readings

  • Strategy and Leadership

Part 2: Leadership of the Secretary-General

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Authority of the Secretary-General in the UN Charter
  • Example: Dag Hammarskjöld on creating space

1 Readings

  • Dag Hammarskjöld

Part 3: Instruments of UN leadership

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • UN convening power and high-level panels
  • UN leadership through setting goals
  • UN leadership through data and bold visions

1 Readings

  • Additional Readings

Part 4: Is the UN fit to lead in a changing world?

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to Part 4 and 5
  • Four scenarios on the future of multilateralism

1 Readings

  • Additional Readings

Part 5: A case for the future of UN multilateralism

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz week 3

2 Videos

  • The UN's role in norms and global public goods
  • Conclusions

1 Readings

  • Additional Readings

Part 1: Why and how do international organizations collaborate?

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Introduction from Gilbert Probst and Lea Stadtler
  • What do we mean by Public Private Partnerships?
  • Why do international organizations engage in PPPs?

2 Readings

  • What is the role of businesses in sustainable development?
  • The complexity of cross-sector relationships

Part 2: Working across sectoral boundaries

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Sectoral strengths and differences in PPPs
  • Practical examples of PPPs in action

1 Readings

  • Are partnerships a panacea?

Part 3: Managing Public Private Partnerships

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Partnership life cycle and operational model
  • Partnership governance structure

1 Readings

  • Partnerships in practice: when informal relationships differ from formal

Part 4: Implications of PPPs for international organizations

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz week 4

2 Videos

  • How to prepare and select suitable partners
  • The role of broker organizations in partnerships

2 Readings

  • The collaborative mindset: managerial styles for partnerships
  • Case study of brokerage

Part 1: Building a marketing plan

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Introduction from Claudia Romo Edelman
  • Building a marketing plan
  • Marketing plan example

1 Readings

  • Cause marketing

Part 2: Managing your brand

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Managing your brand
  • Branding - Octagon example

1 Readings

  • Global Fund - Identify guide for partners

Part 3: Fundraising

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Fundraising
  • Fundraising - How to build a case for support

1 Readings

  • Dan Pallotta on charity

Part 4: Media and communications

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz week 5

2 Videos

  • Media and communications
  • Media Tools - examples

1 Readings

  • Strategic communication plan

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Discover the intricacies of International Organizations and the United Nations with this foundational course in Business & Management. Led by senior staff from international organizations and offered by the University of Geneva's IO-MBA, you'll learn cutting-edge management tools and strategies for leading change. Perfect for aspiring professionals in international organizations, NGOs, and social ventures, this 1080-minute course is available through Coursera with Starter and Professional subscription options. Join now to enhance your skills in cross-sector partnerships and effective organizational management.

Gilbert Probst
Instructors

Gilbert Probst

Sebastian Buckup
Instructors

Sebastian Buckup

Bruce Jenks
Instructors

Bruce Jenks

Stephan Mergenthaler
Instructors

Stephan Mergenthaler

Cassandra Quintanilla
Instructors

Cassandra Quintanilla

Lea Stadtler
Instructors

Lea Stadtler

Claudia Gonzalez Romo
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Claudia Gonzalez Romo

Julian Fleet
Instructors

Julian Fleet