Scholarship Program of Executive Master in Development Policies and Practices (DPP)

Asian Institute of Technology in Vietnam and Geneva Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Offer a scholarship program of Executive Master in Development Policies and Practices (DPP) (http://graduateinstitute.ch/dpp)

An international program in 3 phases and 3 places

The DPP lasts for 2 full-time months and 4 part-time development practitioners in South East Asia, West and EastHanoi Latin America, and Europe.

Module 1: July 2013 –September 2013 in Hanoi
Study of public policies and development actors; Investigation methods and tools;DongCommunications, Lang Thuong, Strategic management of development actions.

Module 2: September 2013 – January 2014 in student’s country 2013
Research/field study with topic linked to professional practice.

Module 3: January 2014 – February 2014 in Geneva
Development of leadership skills including mediation and decision-making; Intercultural communication; Interaction with representatives of

Who can apply?
To apply candidates should be working in governmental agencies, international and local NGOs, international organizations, bilateral cooperation agencies, or private organizations in positions related to development aspects. Full and partial scholarships are available for candidates coming from the Mekong Region (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar) and Switzerland (citizens or residents).

The criteria for selection are: Professionals with key positions in public, private and NGO sectors;University degree (minimum 3 years) and several years of professional experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience); Employer's letter of commitment; Proficiency either in English, French or Spanish.

Full or partial financial support is available to cover the tuition fee, transportation, cost of living in Hanoi and Geneva, depending on qualification of students. For further information and application forms please contact Ms. Lan Anh, at [email protected], tel:+84 915 305 555 or Ms. Pham Thuy at [email protected], tel: 0983 43 7728 or see our websites at IHEID: http://www.graduateinstitute.ch/dpp or AITVN: http://www.aitcv.ac.vn.

Complete application files must reach us by electronic email to dpp@graduateinstitute no later than 01 March 2013