IE School of Global and Public Affairs and UNSSC launch the Executive Master in International Development

IE School of Global and Public Affairs and the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) have signed a new agreement to launch the Executive Master in International Development (EMID), a program for mid-career professionals who wish to promote sustainable social, economic and environmental development around the world.

Born out of a common desire for the world to come together and tackle global challenges, this program provides a practical and hands-on approach to the latest issues in the field of development, as well as the advancement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Combining development studies with management training, the program is designed for professionals who want to improve their competencies and boost their professional profiles in the multilateral, governmental, private or non-for-profit sectors, working on development issues.

Taught by IE University’s research faculty and top representatives from the United Nations and other international organizations, the program will allow students to dive into the challenges associated with international development.

This program complements and strengthens the existing collaboration between the IE School of Global and Public Affairs and the UNSSC, which dates back to 2018 and has grown over the years, offering students a unique learning experience built around the Sustainable Development Goals. It provides insights into the role of the multilateral system and the public and private sectors, as they work toward societal transformation on a healthy planet.

“We are thrilled to be renewing and expanding our partnership with the UNSSC. On the basis of this intense collaboration, we have launched a Master in International Development, re-designed our Bachelor in International Relations and conducted dozens of joint activities. Now, we are announcing the launch of a new Executive Master in International Development.”
Manuel Muñiz, Dean of IE School of Global and Public Affairs and Provost of IE University

“We are thrilled to be renewing and expanding our partnership with the UNSSC. On the basis of this intense collaboration, we have launched a Master in International Development, re-designed our Bachelor in International Relations and conducted dozens of joint activities. Now, we are announcing the launch of a new Executive Master in International Development, a one-of-a-kind program, which will offer mid-career professionals the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of sustainable development and to give their careers an important boost,” said Manuel Muñiz, Dean of IE School of Global and Public Affairs and Provost of IE University.

“Senior UN practitioners are part of the faculty and we will have joint activities and a solid contact with the UN ecosystem. This program is the product of a great partnership, one that brings together the worlds of practice and academic excellence,” he added.

“This executive master is built around the key priorities of the UN family, in particular the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Students will develop cutting-edge capabilities in data, innovation, strategic foresight, behavioral science and results.”
Jafar Javan, Director of the United Nations System Staff College

“This executive master is built around the key priorities of the UN family, in particular the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Students will develop cutting-edge capabilities in data, innovation, strategic foresight, behavioral science and results. They are based on The Quintet of Change which highlights what the UN must focus on to accelerate the implementation of the Agenda,” noted Jafar Javan, Director of the United Nations System Staff College.

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About the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC)

Established on 1 January 2002, the United Nations System Staff College is the learning organization of the United Nations system. It is headquartered in Turin, Italy, with a Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development in Bonn, Germany. UNSSC provides high-quality and effective programmatic learning to empower UN staff and partners with competencies, and knowledge to support the UN system and Member States to achieve a better future for all.