Objectives
International Organisations working in the development and humanitarian field such as United Nations Agencies and OSCE as well as NGOs such as Save the Children, Oxfam and Emergency are some of the biggest transnational organizations in the world. To operate in these organizations, the same professional preparation is required as it is by a multinational company, in addition to the ability to manage the specific matters of international cooperation.
The aim of the Major in International Cooperation for Local Development is to expose the participants to the most relevant operational, methodological, technical and economic tools, to plan, monitor and control any project, with a particular focus on development cooperation and humanitarian interventions.
Upon completion of the Master, participants will be able to operate as project managers in any transnational organization, including NGOs and International agencies.
Target Audience
The Major International Cooperation for Local Development is aimed at recent graduates — or those graduating soon — from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Career Prospects
The programme puts students on career paths in a wide range of organizations such as:
- Project Manager for Development and Cooperation
- Project Manager/Desk Officer for international projects
- Project Manager/Desk Officer for cooperation in Italy
- Project Team
- Project Consultants for each phase (writing, monitoring & evaluation, reporting, etc.)
- Project Evaluator
- Project Management Officer
- CSR Manager
- Fundraising and Communication Manager
European Funding and Decentralised cooperation Manager
Diploma and ECTS
The Master in International Management –Major in International Cooperation for Local Development is a first-level Degree Programme.
It is accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education as a “Master Universitario di Primo Livello” and provides students with at least 65 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System).
The Master’s Diploma and ECTS will be awarded to participants who have passed all mandatory exams and assessment tests.
Master’s Direction and Coordination
Scientific Director Major
Andjela Pavlovic, Research Fellow Luiss University