Master in Cooperation and Development

  Italy

• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Pavia

Description: The Master Program in Cooperation and Development (CD), organized in collaboration with the Italian NGOs Cisp, Coopi, Vis and the University of Pavia, aims at training professionals in the field of international cooperation. Students are prepared to work in institutions which operate in the area of cooperation and development, such as International Organizations, Governmental Bureaus, firms working in Developing Countries, Public Institutions, Non-Governmental Organizations, and other no-profit organizations.

* Structure
The Master is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach to the realm of Cooperation and Development that links the subjects explored in the coursework to three highly distinct yet strongly interrelated disciplinary areas: Economics, Human and Institutional Studies, Project Cycle Management.

The program is structured into two main parts:
- a preliminary phase of the curriculum provides students with the basic economic and statistical tools for quantitative and qualitative analysis;
- a second phase includes core courses and optional modules in each of the three areas of study mentioned above.

During the economic part of the program students will be supported by tutorials. Moreover, seminars and conferences will be organized throughout the academic year. At the end of each term students are assessed through means of regular examination. The residential part of the Master Program is followed by an internship during which students undertake a practical experience either within NGOs or International Organizations. Internship is compulsory and lasts between 3 to 5 months. To fulfill all academic requirements and be awarded the Second Level Master Degree students are required to draft and discuss a thesis related to topics studied in class and activities carried out during the internship. The Master is fully taught in English.

Highlights: Future career opportunities for experts in the development and cooperation field include:
- International Organizations, in particular those specialized in development (United Nations agencies and institutes), and other international organizations (European Union, OECD);
- National and International (NGOs) and other non-profit organizations;
- Public Institutions;
- Enterprises operating within developing countries;
- Decentralized Cooperation.

At the end of the Program, the majority of the students finds jobs immediately in the field of Cooperation and Development - in various institutions, both Governmental and non Governmental, in Italy and abroad.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: 6,000 Euro

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. Financial aid will be granted to selected enrolling students on the basis of both merit and assessment of their financial situation. Types of financial aid foreseen are total waving of fees, partial waiving of fees, contribution to the accommodation cost in Pavia, or contribution to the internship cost. Priority will be given to students coming from developing countries. All candidates are highly encouraged to look for alternative sources of funding.

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

IUSS - Institute for Advanced Study in Pavia's Mission Statement: is to contribute to the intellectual growth of a small number of selected students by offering them, at each step of their higher education, qualified program enhancing their capabilities and knowledge. The Institute is also committed to scientific progress by preparing young researchers and developing scientific research programs. IUSS-PAVIA, Institute for Advanced Study was launched in 1997 under a special "program agreement" with the Ministry of Education, University and Research, inside a unique system in the country, which can claim the historical presence of illustrious academic colleges. In keeping with the completeness of its education and training fields, which allows for a strong interdisciplinary approach.

Year Founded: 1997