**POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMANITARIAN & CONFLICT RESPONSE Start Date : 1st August 2019 **
Course overview
The methods and means used in armed conflicts have only been changing up to contemporary times, with the most sophisticated weapons being used. Since armed conflicts have caused untold human suffering, the study of armed conflicts is necessary.
The knowledge gained is then directed principally at conflict and crisis prevention and resolution. The concepts learned can apply to the different armed conflicts that have plagued mankind over the years, thus permitting the participants to be able to appreciate their dynamics and make comprehensive proposals for their resolution.
The course draws case studies from the Middle East as well as North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia where practical and policy related challenges of responding to conflict play out in specific contexts…
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the learners should have garnered;
In-depth knowledge of humanitarian conflict response, and development policy and
practice
The professional and analytical skills to tackle political, ethical and practical tensions on the ground
The skills and knowledge to evaluate diverse perspectives and tools for conflict response and humanitarian action across different settings
An established professional network for continued knowledge-sharing and effective career development
The course is designed for those already in the field working in humanitarian and conflict response as well as those aspiring to work in such fields.
Course modules Module one
Peace and Cultural Studies
Principles of Negotiation Skills
History of Peace Movements
Module two
Theories about Peace
Violence and Conflict
Peace Education
Module three
Gender, Conflict and Peace
Principles of Management
Peace and Journalism
Module four
Capacity Building and Sustainable Development
Conflict Transformation and Intercultural Dialogue
Peacekeeping and its Partners in Conflicts
Module five
Foundations of International Relations
Human rights: Concepts and Issues
Project Development and Management
Module six
Professional Ethics and Responsibility
Leadership Principles and Styles
Refugee Studies
Module seven
Peace-Building and Post-Conflict Development
Religion and Peace Building
International Cooperation and Development
Module Eight
Armed Conflict and International Peace-Keeping
Food Security
Terrorism: Threat and Response
Module Nine
Project Proposal and Report Writing
Research Methods
Module Ten
Final examination Minimum entry requirements
Common regulations governing Post-Graduate Diplomas shall be applicable.
2.2 The following shall be eligible for admission.
a) Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognizable University
b) Holders of an equivalent qualification from any other recognizable Institution.
Fees
The cost of the course is USD 600 ( August Intake. 50% off ).
Practicum
a) The Entire course Duration is one Year (2 semesters)
b) Candidates shall be expected to Submit 10 Assignments (Continuous Assessment test) that Account to 70 % of their Work and a Project Paper at the Tail end of the course, which accounts to 30 % of the course Work.
Mode of delivery of the proposed programme
Online/distance learning
Application Procedure
Applicants should fill out a detailed Application form and sent it back via email to the undersigned.
GENERAL COURSE CONTACT
The Academics Manager
Africa Center for Project Management Studies (ACPM)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.onlinelearningcentre.org