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Name Master of Advanced Studies in International and European Security
Type University programmes
Organising institution
Geneva Centre for Security Policy - GCSP , Switzerland
Institut européen de l'Université de Genève, Switzerland
Frequency Annual
Level graduate
Area of expertise international organizations
security
Content This Master of Advanced Studies in International and European Security, which is run by the European Institute of the University of Geneva in conjunction with the GCSP's International Training Course in Security Policy prepares participants for leadership roles in government as well as international and non governmental organizations.

It also provides expert training in international security policy through a balance of knowledge transfer and skills development, all at the postgraduate level. A faculty including highly qualified academics, high-ranking diplomats, government officials and distinguished experts from around the world will teach this full-time course.

Participants who complete the programme successfully will be awarded a fully accredited Master of Advanced Studies in International and European Security (60 ECTS) by the European Institute of the University of Geneva and the GCSP.


Curriculum

Thematic Areas
Theory and concepts of security
The role of international institutions (globally and in regional contexts)
Conflict management, peace operations and post-conflict reconstruction
International law and the laws of armed conflict
Globalisation and human security
Key players in Euro-Atlantic security
The new security agenda: terrorism, organised crime and weapons proliferation
Environmental and demographic challenges
Development and democratic governance
Regional focus: Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East and North Africa, Asia

Exercises, Skills Development Training and Study Visits
Negotiation exercises
Media training
Crisis management
Disaster response exercise
Study visits to international and regional institutions (Brussels, Bern, Geneva)
Country Switzerland
City Geneva
Tuition/Accommodation CHF 15’000. -
Homepage www.gcsp.ch/courses/master-advanced-studies-international-and-european-security

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