UNITAR Online Catalogue
Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy
Multilateral Diplomacy
Background
The Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy is delivered remotely part-time over the course of 6 months, jointly by UNITAR and the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA). Designed as an in-career programme, the Executive Diploma has a compact structure and covers two disciplines, namely, anti-corruption and diplomacy and offers a series of interdisciplinary modules which concentrate on concepts and practical tools for preventing and countering corruption, and diplomacy. The Diploma combines IACA’s expertise in anti-corruption, and UNITAR’s expertise in diplomatic skills to train participants to work effectively in various multicultural contexts, while equipping them the state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of anti-corruption and also constitutes an excellent opportunity for participants from all sectors across the globe to enlarge their network.
In order to be considered for the Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy, candidates must be fluent in English, possess a valid passport or national identity cards and have completed an undergraduate degree. The application deadline is 6 March 2022.
After signing up, we will kindly ask you to send to diplomacy [at] unitar.org (diplomacy[at]unitar[dot]org) the following documents:
- a copy of your CV
- a copy of your passport
- a copy of your bachelor degree certificate in English
- motivation letter
After reception of those documents, your application will be carefully considered. Please indicate clearly in you application if you consider to apply for one the limited number of scholarships that IACA offers.
Please carefully read the section ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below as well.
Event Objectives
The Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy offers a rigorous, diverse, and innovative anti-corruption and diplomacy curriculum. It reflects academic disciplines necessary for providing comprehensive insight into corruption, anti-corruption, compliance systems, and diplomacy. Students and their employers benefit from both the academic and practitioner focus of the programme.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the Executive Diploma, students will be able to:
- Understand international anti-corruption standards and their implementation and comprehend the nexus between diplomacy and anti-corruption;
- Contribute to the prevention of and the fight against corruption;
- Understand the impact of new technologies and digitalization on diplomacy and anti-corruption;
- Interact with and develop a strong network of international professionals;
- Apply acquired diplomatic skills, knowledge and tools in their respective careers and fields of work.
Content and Structure
Participants will acquire knowledge and skills in subjects and cross–cutting themes relating to economics, behavioural science, ethics, law, compliance, diplomacy, international law, digital and cyber diplomacy, as well as essential skills for an international career such as negotiations, leadership, effective writing, public speaking and stakeholder coordination and engagement, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and the immediate applicability of the knowledge and skills acquired.
UNITAR Modules:
- Multilateral Conferences
- Negotiation and Mediation Skills & Techniques
- Cross-Cultural Communication
IACA Modules:
- Overview of International Anti-Corruption Efforts
- Introduction to Ethics and Integrity Management
- Journalism and the Fight against Corruption: A Holistic Approach
- Cyber-Integrity and Information Secrurity for Diplomats
Methodology
The Diploma offers a remote learning experience with a variety of different learning approaches learning methods, including lectures, case studies, interactive sessions, group work, and stakeholder discussions to identify best practices in anti-corruption and diplomacy. In addition, modules are complemented by expert talks on anti-corruption and diplomacy topics.
Targeted Audience
The Executive Diploma is designed for young professionals, or professionals who are changing their career path and wish to join a governmental organization, non-governmental organization or international organization involved if the field of anti-corruption, IO staff working in economic development or other areas where corruption be a challenge. It is targeted to those who intend to avail an opportunity to study under some of the world’s most renowned experts in anti-corruption and diplomacy, in a participatory and unique international environment, and within a group of motivated and committed individuals in order to deepen their understanding of anti-corruption and diplomacy, and hence adding greater value to their respective careers, organizations and societies.
Additional Information
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
In order to be considered for the Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy, candidates must be fluent in English, possess a valid passport or national identity cards and have completed an undergraduate degree.
After signing up, we will kindly ask you to send to diplomacy [at] unitar.org (diplomacy[at]unitar[dot]org) the following documents:
- a copy of your CV
- a copy of your passport
- a copy of your bachelor degree certificate in English
- motivation letter
After reception of those documents, your application will be carefully considered.
SCHOLARSHIPS
IACA offers a limited number of scholarships for students from Least Developed Countries as defined by the United Nations, and for citizens from IACA State Parties, listed under the World Bank Classification of Countries by Income as the Lower-Middle- and Upper-Middle-Income Economies. These scholarships are highly competitive, and merit based. Please check eligibility carefully and in case of applying for a scholarship please indicate this clearly in your application.
ADMISSION PROCESS
Admission is granted on a rolling basis. However, early application is recommended given the limited number of places on the programme. The application deadline is 6 March 2022.
DURATION
The Executive Diploma has a total duration of 6 months, part-time.
UNITAR and IACA also offer a joint 18-month Master Programme in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy. Find more information here.