Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy Online

The Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy is delivered remotely part-time over the course of 5 months, jointly by UNITAR and the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA). Designed as an in-career programme, the Executive Diploma has a compact structure and covers two disciplines, namely, anti-corruption and diplomacy and offers a series of interdisciplinary modules which concentrate on concepts and practical tools for preventing and countering corruption, and diplomacy. The Diploma combines IACA’s expertise in anti-corruption, and UNITAR’s expertise in diplomatic skills to train participants to work effectively in various multicultural contexts, while equipping them the state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of anti-corruption and constitutes an excellent opportunity for participants from all sectors across the globe to enlarge their network.

The Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy offers a rigorous, diverse, and innovative anti-corruption and diplomacy curriculum. It offers courses to provide comprehensive insight into anti-corruption, foundation of cyber-security issues for diplomats, and knowledge and skills for multi-lateral diplomacy. Participants and their employers benefit from both the theoretical and practical focus of the programme.

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

• Understand international anti-corruption standards and their implementation and comprehend the nexus between diplomacy and anti-corruption;
• Contribute to the prevention of and the fight against corruption;
• Understand the impact of new technologies and digitalization on diplomacy and anti-corruption;
• Interact with and develop a strong network of international professionals;
• Apply acquired diplomatic skills, knowledge and tools in their respective careers and fields of work.

The Diploma offers a remote learning experience with a variety of different learning approaches and learning methods, including lectures, case studies, interactive sessions, group work, and stakeholder discussions to identify best practices in anti-corruption and diplomacy. In addition, modules are complemented by expert talks on anti-corruption and diplomacy topics.

The Executive Diploma is designed for young professionals, or professionals who are changing their career path and wish to join a governmental organization, non-governmental organization or international organization involved in the field of anti-corruption, IO staff working in economic development or other areas where corruption be a challenge. It is targeted at those who intend to avail themselves an opportunity to study under some of the world’s most renowned experts in anti-corruption and diplomacy, in a participatory and unique international environment, and within a group of motivated and committed individuals in order to deepen their understanding of anti-corruption and diplomacy, and hence adding greater value to their respective careers, organizations and societies.