Identify emerging trends and critical models within local and global contexts.
International Leadership Program – Shaping Impactful Leaders
Overview
Empowering Future Leaders to Understand Global Challenges and Modern Diplomacy.
Offered as a multidisciplinary professional program, the International Leadership Program is a joint initiative between Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). The program aims to equip future leaders with critical knowledge and practical insight into global, diplomatic, social, and economic dynamics shaping today’s world. Learners will benefit from immersive experiences, including direct interaction with global experts and facilitators through hands-on workshops, collaborative classroom activities, and constructive feedback. Subject to coordination with UNITAR, some sessions may be delivered by the Institute. All program components will be delivered online through HBMSU’s advanced and interactive virtual learning platforms.
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Who is This Course For?
A Specialized Program for Advancing Professional Expertise in Diplomacy and International Relations.
This program is tailored for diplomats, civil servants, and postgraduate students in international relations, as well as professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of global affairs and engage with seasoned diplomats and experts. It also offers a valuable opportunity for journalists, staff of international, governmental, and non-governmental organizations, translators, and business leaders to broaden their perspective on diplomacy and international relations and strengthen their practical skills in navigating complex global issues.
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Diplomatic and international relations professionals
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Graduate students specializing in diplomacy and international relations
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Professionals new to the field of diplomacy and international relations
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Journalists, staff at international, governmental, or non-governmental organizations, translators, and businesspeople
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Individuals who interact with diplomats and wish to enhance their understanding of diplomacy-related topics.
What You Learn
Knowledge
Graduates of this program will gain a strong foundation in:
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Strategic Leadership and the Art of Influence and Guidance.
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Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette.
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Advanced Communication and Diplomatic Interaction Skills.
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International Cooperation Strategies and Conflict Management (Negotiation and Agreement Frameworks).
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Diplomacy and International Relations.
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Public Speaking Techniques and Media Engagement Skills.
Skills
This program equips learners with the ability to:
Strengthen their ability to decode signals and shifts in global transformations.
Focus on case studies from their governments and international areas of interest.
Assess the impact of global change on government strategies and goals.
Be guided toward generating practical solutions for present and future challenges.
Master the art of influence and guidance to realize their institution’s future vision.
Pre-requisites
For Qualified Professionals Seeking to Advance Their Skills in Diplomacy and Leadership.
List of pre-requisites:
- A Bachelor's degree.
- Or 2–3 years of relevant professional experience.
Assessment Strategy
Learners will be evaluated based on:
Assessment Methods
Final Project that covers the main concepts that were learned during the program
After completing all units