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Participants who choose UNITAR receive world-class training, and the opportunity to expand the reach of their global networks and increase their career prospects, all whilst learning from practitioners and fellow participants from different cultures and worldviews. Over the past 60 years, UNITAR has acquired unique expertise and experience in designing and delivering a variety of training activities. We have become a leading institute in the provision of customized and creative learning solutions to institutions and individuals from both public and private sectors. With a strategy fully focused on achieving the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), UNITAR supports the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

UNITAR's headquaters is located in Geneva, Switzerland, with other offices located in New York, United States; Hiroshima, Japan; Bonn, Germany; River State, Nigeria. UNITAR is comprised of 7 departments: Multilateral Diplomacy, Peace, People, Planet, Prosperity, Satellite Analysis and Applied Research and Non-Communicable Diseases, Digital Health and Capacity Building.

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has been training diplomats and other key actors in the multilateral system to strengthen their capacities and knowledge in the practice of diplomacy, and enabling positive change for 60 years. As the training arm of the United Nations, UNITAR provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations, and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a better future.

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Our esteemed network of alumni spans the globe and is comprised of accomplished individuals from both the public and private sectors, including ambassadors, diplomats, executives at the highest levels.

Alumni Includes:

Natalia Donoho, Head of World Meteorological Organization, Space Programme

Ambassador José Javier de la Gasca Lopez-Domínguez, Permanent Representative of Ecuador to the United Nations; President of the United Nations Security Council, December 2023

Mary Dinah, Lady of Ellington, CEO, Mary Dinah Foundation and Zero Hunger Program, in partnership with USAID

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Stirling, United Kingdom

Bolton, United Kingdom

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In global business, disputes and conflicts are inevitable. The University of Bolton (UoB) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) have co-developed an MBA in Alternative Dispute Resolution programme, designed to equip students with the skills to develop efficient, practical, and astute strategies for resolving such issues, outside of the traditional courtroom setting.

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MBA in Alternative Dispute Resolution

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This MSc Gender and Diplomatic Practice programme offers a distinctive blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Students will engage with modules covering gender concepts and debates, the history and philosophical foundations of the UN system, and receive hands-on training from seasoned UN professionals.

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The Master in Digital International Relations and Diplomacy program is designed to balance theoretical knowledge and practical application. Geared towards empowering participants for swift entry into careers with international organizations, the foreign service, policy-making, international business, non-profits, and journalism, among others, our curriculum is tailored to provide a comprehensive understanding of international relations, coupled with hands-on experiences that mirror the dynamic challenges of the field.

Master in Digital International Relations & Diplomacy

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Online

In an increasingly interconnected, globalized and complex world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever growing, the demand for training and capacity development in the field of international affairs and diplomacy is constantly rising. The Master of International Affairs and Diplomacy, in partnership with the Open University of Catalonia (UOC), is designed to suit the needs of students and professionals interested in both developing essential knowledge for understanding international affairs, as well as strengthening their capacities in the practice of diplomacy. This online Master’s Degree will allow diplomats, government officials, students and other stakeholders to upgrade their studies and knowledge combining the highest quality university education and UN executive training.

Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy

UNITAR is delighted to offer the Master’s Programme in Public International Law (Master of Laws (LL.M.)., in cooperation with Sigmund Freud University Vienna (SFU). This new graduate programme will combine SFU's academic strength with UNITAR´s practical focus and will be implemented on-campus in Vienna, or online, for one year.

Master of Laws – Public International Law

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The Online Diploma in Multilateral Diplomacy offers a unique opportunity for both students wanting to pursue a career in international relations, and professionals working in international and regional organizations, as well as governmental and non-governmental institutions, to expand their knowledge on international affairs and strengthen their capacities in the field of multilateral diplomacy.

Online Diploma in Multilateral Diplomacy

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International law is the cornerstone of global interaction, politics, and policy. States as well as non-state actors in today’s globalized and interconnected world are constantly influencing the development of international law and in turn find their actions influenced by it.

Online Executive Diploma on International Law in the 21st Century

Seton Hall’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations has partnered with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in Geneva to offer this Online Executive Master of Science in International Affairs and Diplomatic Practice program. The degree is designed for mid-career professionals who seek to develop additional skills or credentials to move ahead in their careers. Practitioners will explore contemporary diplomacy against the changing nature of world politics and investigate the complexities of relationships between different countries. Through a series of seven courses and six modules, students will build upon their knowledge and skills in international security, policy analysis, negotiation and conflict management, and monitoring and evaluation, while developing a functional and/or regional specialty.

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