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
提供方
University of Geneva
教学大纲 - 您将从这门课程中学到什么
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1Welcome to the Course
Welcome to this course on International Organizations Management. Over the next five weeks, we will explore the inner workings of International Organizations and the United Nations and learn how business and management tools can be applied in these settings. The course is structured into five modules, each with a focus on a different aspect of international organizations, and includes lectures, discussions and readings to dive deeper into particular topics. To qualify for a course certificate, you must complete and score above 80% on all five of the end of module quizzes. See more details in the course syllabus below, then let's get started with Week 1!
1 个视频 （总计 4 分钟）, 2 个阅读材料, 1 个测验
2 个阅读材料
Learn more about the IO-MBA programme10分钟
Course Syllabus5分钟
1 个练习
Test your knowledge before you start (not graded)20分钟
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2Introduction to International Organizations
In the first module of our course on International Organizations Management, we provide an overview of the historical context and different ways of classifying international organizations in today's contemporary world. We will focus in particular on the United Nations – its origins, purposes, mandate, structure and activities – as the most important inter-governmental organization that coordinates global action on peace and security, humanitarian protection, human rights, and economic and social development.
9 个视频 （总计 84 分钟）, 5 个阅读材料, 1 个测验
9 个视频
Early examples of international organizations5分钟
Historical context of international organizations11分钟
Taxonomy - Different ways to classify organizations15分钟
The UN Charter and basic principles11分钟
The UN governance system6分钟
The UN Security Council6分钟
ECOSOC and the Sustainable Development Goals10分钟
UN Secretariat and Secretary General14分钟
5 个阅读材料
Explore the UN System20分钟
Additional Readings20分钟
Additional Readings40分钟
UN Charter10分钟
Explore the SDGs15分钟
1 个练习
Quiz week 120分钟
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3The Shifting Context for International Organizations
In our second module, we will turn to the practice of international relations to understand how states engage with each other and other actors on the global stage. Today, international relations are about much more than the traditional study of states, security and power. From growing anti-trade sentiments, to the impact of climate change, to cyber-security in a hyper-connected world, most of the security threats of the 21st century will require greater cooperation across borders and collective action from governments, private sector and civil society. These shifts raise important questions for the future functioning of international organizations.
9 个视频 （总计 59 分钟）, 4 个阅读材料, 1 个测验
9 个视频
Networks and Hierarchies11分钟
Global supply chains and production networks6分钟
Regional and plurilateral trade agreements5分钟
Global efforts to address climate change6分钟
Practical example - Combating deforestation3分钟
Internet history and cyber-security of nation states9分钟
Internet governance and global policy debates3分钟
Conclusion 7分钟
4 个阅读材料
Additional Readings15分钟
Additional Readings20分钟
Additional Readings20分钟
Additional Readings20分钟
1 个练习
Quiz week 220分钟
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4Leadership in the UN System
Now that you have a better understanding of the UN system, its shifting context, challenges and opportunities, we move on to explore the concept and practice of leadership in the UN. In this module, we will outline a conceptual framework and key literature on UN leadership. We explore different styles of leadership and examples of the practice of leadership by successive Secretaries General. We analyze several instruments of leadership – leadership through the power of convening, setting goals, marshalling evidence, and what we refer to as visionary leadership. We conclude by examining prospects for future UN leadership and multilateralism in a changing world.
12 个视频 （总计 111 分钟）, 5 个阅读材料, 1 个测验
12 个视频
UN strategic alignment and creating space10分钟
Expectations of the Secretary-General10分钟
Authority of the Secretary-General in the UN Charter11分钟
Example: Dag Hammarskjöld on creating space15分钟
UN convening power and high-level panels11分钟
UN leadership through setting goals7分钟
UN leadership through data and bold visions11分钟
Introduction to Part 4 and 553
Four scenarios on the future of multilateralism7分钟
The UN's role in norms and global public goods7分钟
Conclusions 4分钟
5 个阅读材料
Strategy and Leadership20分钟
Dag Hammarskjöld20分钟
Additional Readings20分钟
Additional Readings30分钟
Additional Readings30分钟
1 个练习
Quiz week 320分钟
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19 个审阅33%
完成这些课程后已开始新的职业生涯
33%
通过此课程获得实实在在的工作福利
33%
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创建者 LB•Jul 29th 2018
Great introduction to the topic suitable for anyone. I finished quickly because I did not want to stop! Now I want to learn more about this topic.
创建者 MA•Oct 7th 2018
This is beyond doubt that International Organization Management is five star class and I am proud to complete through coursera.
讲师
Gilbert Probst
Professor, Organization and ManagementFaculty of Economic and Social Sciences
Sebastian Buckup
Visiting professorInternational Organizations MBA
Bruce Jenks
Visiting professorInternational Organizations MBA
Stephan Mergenthaler
Visiting professorInternational Organizations MBA
Cassandra Quintanilla
Teaching and research assistantInternational Organizations MBA
Lea Stadtler
Research FellowFaculty of Economic and Social Sciences
Claudia Gonzalez Romo
Visiting professorInternational Organizations MBA
Julian Fleet
Visiting professorInternational Organizations MBA
Tina Ambos
Academic Director of the International Organizations MBAFaculty of Economic and Social Sciences
关于 University of Geneva
Founded in 1559, the University of Geneva (UNIGE) is one of Europe's leading universities. Devoted to research, education and dialogue, the UNIGE shares the international calling of its host city, Geneva, a centre of international and multicultural activities with a venerable cosmopolitan tradition.
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