EXECUTIVE MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL LAW IN ARMED … · 2015. 12. 22. · A letter of motivation 3....
2
OVERVIEW Duration of the course: October - June Language of instruction: English Schedule: Twice a week on ursday evenings and Friday aſternoons (except public & school holidays) Venue: Villa Moynier, Geneva Degree: Executive Master/ Master of Advanced Studies in International Law in Armed Conflict (60 ECTS credits) Fees for Full Programme: 15 000 CHF (10% discount for advanced payment) Fees for Individual modules: 980 CHF Candidates must provide: 1. A detailed C.V. 2. A letter of motivation 3. Proof of competence in English EXECUTIVE MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL LAW IN ARMED CONFLICT is part-time Master is aimed at professionals (diplomats, practising lawyers, corporate counsel, journalists, legal advisers to states, as well as those working for international organizations and NGOs). e programme enables professionals to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the rules of international law applicable to armed conflicts and other emergencies. e Executive Master of Advanced Studies in International Law in Armed Conflict (60 ECTS credits) is delivered jointly by the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and the University of Geneva.
Transcript of EXECUTIVE MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL LAW IN ARMED … · 2015. 12. 22. · A letter of motivation 3....
OVERVIEW
Duration of the course: October - June
Language of instruction: English
Schedule: Twice a week on Thursday evenings and Friday afternoons (except public & school holidays)
Venue: Villa Moynier, Geneva
Degree: Executive Master/ Master of Advanced Studies in International Law in Armed Conflict (60 ECTS credits)
Fees for Full Programme: 15 000 CHF (10% discount for advanced payment)
Fees for Individual modules: 980 CHF
Candidates must provide: 1. A detailed C.V. 2. A letter of motivation 3. Proof of competence in English
EXECUTIVE MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL LAW IN ARMED CONFLICT
This part-time Master is aimed at professionals (diplomats, practising lawyers, corporate counsel, journalists, legal advisers to states, as well as those working for international organizations and NGOs). The programme enables professionals to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the rules of international law applicable to armed conflicts and other emergencies. The Executive Master of Advanced Studies in International Law in Armed Conflict (60 ECTS credits) is delivered jointly by the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and the University of Geneva.
CURRICULUM
CORE COURSES § Sources, Subjects and Sanctions in Public International Law § International Humanitarian Law § International Criminal Law § Human Rights in Armed Conflict
INDIVIDUAL MODULES § Sources and Subjects of Public International Law § From the Use of Force to Responsibility to Protect § Sanctions in Public International Law § Basic Principles of IHL and the Conduct of Hostilities in International Armed Conflicts § Protection of Persons and Property in International Armed Conflicts § The Law of Non-International Armed Conflicts and Other Contested Issues § Classification of Armed Conflicts § Criminal Repression of International Crimes § The Repression of International Crimes: Issues and Debates § The International Criminal Court § International Refugee Law § The Interplay between International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights § Selected Issues of protection during Armed Conflict and Disaster
Tutorials (specialized assistance) will complement the courses
DISSERTATION Under the supervision of a member of the Academy's Faculty
COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES The Programme will be complemented by conferences, workshops, seminars, and other key events organized throughout the year by the Academy.
CURRENT FACULTY ® Prof. Robert Roth (Director) ® Prof. William Schabas ® Prof. Giovanni Distefano ® Prof. Vincent Chetail ® Prof. Robert Kolb ® Prof. Gabriella Venturini ® Dr. Tarcisio Gazzini ® Dr. Jérôme de Hemptinne
Watch an Executive Master participant
testimonial!
CONTACTGeneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Villa Moynier - Rue Lausanne 120B - CP 67 - 1211 Geneva 21 - SWITZERLANDTel. +41 (0) 22 908 44 83/88 - Email: [email protected]
www.geneva-academy.ch
