Online Education
Area: International relations and development
9 weeks online, with a 1-week break
This introductory course offers an overview of international development and the various organizations working in this area as well as some key international development issues including culture, poverty, gender, human rights, environmental sustainability, and good governance. The course ends with a discussion about some of the unique issues affecting communities in rural and urban areas in developing countries. The aim of the course is to get participants to start thinking about international development in a critical and more knowledgeable manner.
6 weeks online
This introductory course uses an issue-based learning approach to examine problems relevant to international health care management. Identifying the basic concepts of international health and applying problem-solving skills to international health issues prepares participants to develop an interdisciplinary approach to international development. Issues explored through discussions, case studies and research include cross-cultural issues, determinants of population health, primary health care strategies, poverty and malnutrition from an international health perspective.
6 weeks online
Building on CID610, this fully online course continues to explore international health issues by looking at the needs of specific population groups and situations. These include women and children in the developing world, displaced people, individuals affected by natural and manmade disasters and aboriginals. With an understanding of these issues, participants can begin to plan and manage international health programs in a more efficient, sustainable and holistic manner.
7 weeks online
Writing a succinct project proposal is integral to the success of any project, requiring specific skills and knowledge. This course provides participants with the skills necessary for planning and writing project proposals in the field of international development. Under the guidance of our professional facilitators, participants will use a variety of tools, such as the Logic Framework Analysis, conceptual models and problem trees to plan and write a project proposal. The teaching and learning in the course will come from discussions and feedback provided by both the facilitators and the other course participants. Whether you are a consultant seeking contract work, a not-for-profit administrator wishing to refine your project planning skills, a program manager writing a grant proposal or a student or professional entering the field of international development, this course offers a solid practical orientation to these critical processes and methods.
University of Rosario
International Relations and Development in Latin America (CERIR)
University of Rosario CERIR is preparing an online course on "International Relations and Development in Latin America".
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