Curriculum

The IOMBA program was built as a multidisciplinary approach to the management of international institutions, and the course curriculum addresses the core issues  that these institutions face. The IOMBA curriculum will enable students to learn about:

  • Advanced management tools and practices for intergovernmental, public and non-profit organizations.
  • Organizational and governance models.
  • Management consulting within the highly specialized realm of international development.
  • Fundamental concepts of change management in complex organizations.
  • Risk analysis and decision-making mechanisms specific to international institutions.
  • How to apply project management tools in an international development context.
  • Managing a team in a high-pressure, multicultural environment.
  • Negotiation and communication in an international environment.

 

Teaching Method

The program is a mixture of lectures, case studies, and practical assignments, taught by internationally recognized scholars and practitioners. Student performance is evaluated in each course module on the basis of individual and group assignments, presentations, and examinations.

Group learning is central to the program, and students are placed in small groups for each semester. These groups are built with a balance of academic, professional, and cultural backgrounds in mind, are one of the key sources of learning during the course of the program. Students learn how to manage complex group dynamics, solve disputes, and allocate group resources, all while completing their work under intense time pressure.

 

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