Master in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy

Global reality check survey – your needs and priorities for future training

In the framework of UNITAR's 60th anniversary, we are launching a global reality check survey to understand your needs and priorities for our future training activities. At UNITAR we are committed to providing quality training, and your opinion is very important for us.

We would appreciate if you could take a few minutes to respond to this online survey.

Introduction

In today’s globalized and increasingly complex world, multilateral dialogue and cooperation grows more essential. As such, the nexus and interrelation between Diplomacy and Anti-Corruption efforts is now more important than ever. In this regard, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has partnered with the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) to launch the one-of-a-kind Master’s in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy (MACD), a modular postgraduate academic degree conducted over the course of 18 months. The MACD offers a rigorous, diverse, and innovative anti-corruption and diplomacy curriculum, reflecting a variety of academic disciplines and cross-cutting themes relating to economics, ethics, international law, digital and cyber diplomacy as well as essential skills for an international career such as leadership, negotiation skills, and public speaking.

Beneficiaries

The Master’s in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy is designed as an in-career programme targeted to those holding an undergraduate degree with a background in International Relations, Diplomacy, International Law, Anti-Corruption, or any related field. The programme will equally benefit professionals with existing experience from these fields.

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Scholarship application deadline: 30 June 2023
Self-paying deadline: Rolling Basis

Kindly note that the scholarship application deadline has passed, and scholarship applications cannot be accepted at this moment. Self-funded applicants are still encouraged to apply on a rolling basis.

In order to be considered for the Master in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy, candidates must be fluent in English, possess a valid passport or national identity cards and have completed an undergraduate degree.

Objectives

At the end of the programme, students will be able to:

Better apprehend the nexus between diplomacy and anti-corruption;
Contribute to the prevention of and the fight against corruption;
Develop, strengthen and use research, drafting and analytical skills;
Interact with and develop a strong network of international professionals who can assist them both during and after their studies;
Apply acquired skills, knowledge and tools in their respective careers and fields of work.

Methodology

The programme is conducted in a blended format with a mixture of campus-based and online events, utilizing lectures, case studies, interactive sessions, group work and stakeholder discussions, and offering the opportunity to study under some of the world’s most renowned experts in anti-corruption and diplomacy.