Overview
The "International Executive Master in Development Studies" (IMAS) is a joint program between the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID - Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement) and AITVN.
The IMAS has been designed to respond to the training needs and demands of development professionals working in such diverse organisations as: public administrations, NGOs (national and international), cooperation and development agencies (funding and donor agencies), centres for training and applied research, and private institutions. The aim of the IMAS is to bring together theoretical knowledge of major development challenges, with the practical experience of the participants, around a core theme: Development and globalisation, between growth and exclusion. In addition to theoretical knowledge, this program also offers participants the chance to acquire tools that enable them to properly comprehend the global context: in other words, cross-cutting competencies whose academic dimension is increasingly indispensable to any professional training. Through its diversity of teaching methods, the IMAS provides a dual analysis of the relationship and links between globalisation and development
Objectives
The primary objective of the IMAS is to promote the notion of human development that is both sustainable and equitable and takes into account the cultural diversity of the region and the country in which the student exercises his/her profession.
Student will have learned to:
+ Reflect on socio-economic and political realities as well as on the effects of globalization at different levels and according to a variety of criteria;
+ Make comparisons between his/her own particular professional situation and the wider context engendered by globalization;
+ Undertake an analysis of a particular social context and present it both orally and as a written report. This will require a study of a wide variety of factor including the actors, assets, resources both available and potential, as well as of organizational, economic and social problems (stagnation, conflicts of interest, obstacles to development, etc);
Elaborate strategies/scenarios for potential solutions;
+ Be confident about taking decisive action; organizational management and decision making;
+ Learn from the experiences of other continents and so broaden his/her horizons.
Program structure:
The program consists of 3 phases.
Phase 1: 2 August - 1 October 2010
Introduction to the concepts, theories and methods taking place in Vietnam.
The curriculum for the first phase of the course, which takes place on the three continents, consists of five introductory modules. Some of these will be supplemented by visits to projects that illustrate, through the use of real-life case studies, some of the particular themes dealt with over the different modules. A detailed programme will be distributed prior to each individual phase.
Phase 2: 4 October - 21 January 2011
In principle, this phase will be carried out in the students' own countries of residence. It will involve the analy- sis of a specific development-related issue. The students' proposed subject for the field study must be discussed with their current employer institution or another organisation acting as a host institution in advance and will need to be approved by the IMAS Scientific Committee during the admission procedure. This subject can, however, with the approval of the Committee, be adapted and refined during the first phase of the course. Students will go to the field with a clearly defined field study subject, a detailed work plan and a methodology that have been elaborated during the first phase of the course.
Phase 3: 24 January - 8 April 2011
Consolidation of knowledge and exchange of experiences at the Institute in Geneva, for all participants who have suc- cessfully completed the first two phases (End of January to April).
Summary During this phase, students will attend modules (including one module by e-learning) that explore in greater depth some of the subjects that have already been studied. Students will complete their own theses and participate in debates related to their fellow students' research projects. This phase will also enable them to make a critical observation of developed countries, and in partic- ular Switzerland, with its various forms of wealth and exclu- sion. Finally, it will also give the students an opportunity to become acquainted with some of the national and interna- tional organisations based in Switzerland.
Entry requirement :
To be eligible for admission to the IMAS,
Candidates must have professional experience and hold positions of responsibility in a public or private sector organization;
Candidates must have a university degree and professional experience in development or an equivalent qualification;
Countries of residence: Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, European and North America countries.
Knowledge of languages: English and basic of French
Candidates must have basic computer skills
Candidates must be able to count on support of the institution where they choose to carry out their field research
Age between 25 - 40
Admission schedule :
Interested applicants who meet the qualifications for admission should contact AIT in Vietnam (AITVN), Hanoi for application forms. To apply for admission, an applicant must submit:
-Application form duly completed + 3 passport photos
-Curriculum vitae
-A brief bio-data (see Information for Candidates)
-Certificate from the institution hosting the field-based research
-Description of the proposed research topic
-Copies of certificates, diplomas, certificate of completed education
-Any English and/or French language certificates obtained.
-Recommendation letter
-3 letters to ask for fund to study
Applications for the program must be received by 31 January 2010 at the following addresses:
IMAS Program
Asian Institute of Technology in Vietnam (AITVN)
University of Transportation and Communication
B3 Buiding, Lang Thuong, Dong Da, Hanoi, Vietnam
Or
Email: imas_asia@graduateinstitute.ch Fax: +41-22-906 59 94 (IMAS Secretariat). Please send a hard copy by regular mail.Post: IHEID, IMAS Secretariat, rue Rothschild 24, 1211 Geneva 21, Switzerland.
Download application form
Fee & Scholarships :
Admission fees CHF 2,000. This is compulsory for all persons admitted to course, payable after admission confirmed.
Compulsory costs : Tuition fees for academic year 2009/2010 is CHF 28,000. These fees include : teaching costs, supervision of students, teaching materials, interpretation fees, teaching infrastructure, remote teaching, administration and coordination.
Variable costs during 1st and 3rd phase (international + local transport, accommodation, food, and insurance). These figures are indicative only; final costs will depend on the individual expenses incurred by each student. These costs are estimated at approx CHF 12,000.- (this amount does not cover the 2nd phase).
Students may benefit from logistical support in organising the 1st and 3rd phases.
Contact person :
Ms. Pham Thuy
Tel: + 84 (4) 37669493
ext.113
Mobile: + 84 (0) 983 437 728
Email: pthuy@aitcv.ac.vn
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this program
The "International Executive Master in Development Studies" (IMAS) is a joint program between the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID - Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement) and AITVN.
The IMAS has been designed to respond to the training needs and demands of development professionals working in such diverse organisations as: public administrations, NGOs (national and international), cooperation and development agencies (funding and donor agencies), centres for training and applied research, and private institutions. The aim of the IMAS is to bring together theoretical knowledge of major development challenges, with the practical experience of the participants, around a core theme: Development and globalisation, between growth and exclusion. In addition to theoretical knowledge, this program also offers participants the chance to acquire tools that enable them to properly comprehend the global context: in other words, cross-cutting competencies whose academic dimension is increasingly indispensable to any professional training. Through its diversity of teaching methods, the IMAS provides a dual analysis of the relationship and links between globalisation and development
Objectives
The primary objective of the IMAS is to promote the notion of human development that is both sustainable and equitable and takes into account the cultural diversity of the region and the country in which the student exercises his/her profession.
Student will have learned to:
+ Reflect on socio-economic and political realities as well as on the effects of globalization at different levels and according to a variety of criteria;
+ Make comparisons between his/her own particular professional situation and the wider context engendered by globalization;
+ Undertake an analysis of a particular social context and present it both orally and as a written report. This will require a study of a wide variety of factor including the actors, assets, resources both available and potential, as well as of organizational, economic and social problems (stagnation, conflicts of interest, obstacles to development, etc);
Elaborate strategies/scenarios for potential solutions;
+ Be confident about taking decisive action; organizational management and decision making;
+ Learn from the experiences of other continents and so broaden his/her horizons.
Program structure:
The program consists of 3 phases.
Phase 1: 2 August - 1 October 2010
Introduction to the concepts, theories and methods taking place in Vietnam.
The curriculum for the first phase of the course, which takes place on the three continents, consists of five introductory modules. Some of these will be supplemented by visits to projects that illustrate, through the use of real-life case studies, some of the particular themes dealt with over the different modules. A detailed programme will be distributed prior to each individual phase.
Phase 2: 4 October - 21 January 2011
In principle, this phase will be carried out in the students' own countries of residence. It will involve the analy- sis of a specific development-related issue. The students' proposed subject for the field study must be discussed with their current employer institution or another organisation acting as a host institution in advance and will need to be approved by the IMAS Scientific Committee during the admission procedure. This subject can, however, with the approval of the Committee, be adapted and refined during the first phase of the course. Students will go to the field with a clearly defined field study subject, a detailed work plan and a methodology that have been elaborated during the first phase of the course.
Phase 3: 24 January - 8 April 2011
Consolidation of knowledge and exchange of experiences at the Institute in Geneva, for all participants who have suc- cessfully completed the first two phases (End of January to April).
Summary During this phase, students will attend modules (including one module by e-learning) that explore in greater depth some of the subjects that have already been studied. Students will complete their own theses and participate in debates related to their fellow students' research projects. This phase will also enable them to make a critical observation of developed countries, and in partic- ular Switzerland, with its various forms of wealth and exclu- sion. Finally, it will also give the students an opportunity to become acquainted with some of the national and interna- tional organisations based in Switzerland.
Entry requirement :
To be eligible for admission to the IMAS,
Candidates must have professional experience and hold positions of responsibility in a public or private sector organization;
Candidates must have a university degree and professional experience in development or an equivalent qualification;
Countries of residence: Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, European and North America countries.
Knowledge of languages: English and basic of French
Candidates must have basic computer skills
Candidates must be able to count on support of the institution where they choose to carry out their field research
Age between 25 - 40
Admission schedule :
Interested applicants who meet the qualifications for admission should contact AIT in Vietnam (AITVN), Hanoi for application forms. To apply for admission, an applicant must submit:
-Application form duly completed + 3 passport photos
-Curriculum vitae
-A brief bio-data (see Information for Candidates)
-Certificate from the institution hosting the field-based research
-Description of the proposed research topic
-Copies of certificates, diplomas, certificate of completed education
-Any English and/or French language certificates obtained.
-Recommendation letter
-3 letters to ask for fund to study
Applications for the program must be received by 31 January 2010 at the following addresses:
IMAS Program
Asian Institute of Technology in Vietnam (AITVN)
University of Transportation and Communication
B3 Buiding, Lang Thuong, Dong Da, Hanoi, Vietnam
Or
Email: imas_asia@graduateinstitute.ch Fax: +41-22-906 59 94 (IMAS Secretariat). Please send a hard copy by regular mail.Post: IHEID, IMAS Secretariat, rue Rothschild 24, 1211 Geneva 21, Switzerland.
Download application form
Fee & Scholarships :
Admission fees CHF 2,000. This is compulsory for all persons admitted to course, payable after admission confirmed.
Compulsory costs : Tuition fees for academic year 2009/2010 is CHF 28,000. These fees include : teaching costs, supervision of students, teaching materials, interpretation fees, teaching infrastructure, remote teaching, administration and coordination.
Variable costs during 1st and 3rd phase (international + local transport, accommodation, food, and insurance). These figures are indicative only; final costs will depend on the individual expenses incurred by each student. These costs are estimated at approx CHF 12,000.- (this amount does not cover the 2nd phase).
Students may benefit from logistical support in organising the 1st and 3rd phases.
Contact person :
Ms. Pham Thuy
Tel: + 84 (4) 37669493
ext.113
Mobile: + 84 (0) 983 437 728
Email: pthuy@aitcv.ac.vn
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this program
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