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Certificate in NGO Management |
The graduate certificate in NGO Management is a two-course module designed for students and professionals looking to start or join an NGO as well as NGO staff seeking to deepen their knowledge and improve their practices, and for all those who wish to integrate in other types of careers an in-depth understanding of what have become essential components of international affairs. CurriculumThe program is based on a dual focus: a thorough exploration of the nature and role of non-governmental organizations and of the international context in which they are active, and a hands-on approach of the principles and practices of developing and managing an NGO. The curriculum is composed of two semester courses, taught in English - as are all courses at AGS. These two courses can be either taken as a standalone module yielding a graduate certificate in NGO Management from the American Graduate School in Paris, or as components of the M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy program conducted at the American Graduate School in Paris and accredited in the US through Arcadia University (Pennsylvania). They each bear 3 credits towards the degree. They can also be transferred to a Master’s degree at another institution, at the discretion of that institution. IRD-E-618: NGOs: An International PerspectiveTaught every year in the Fall, this three-credit course introduce the range of NGO organizations, defining their place in the institutional landscape of the global community. It will critically examine the roots of their creation and action, as well as their modes of action. Read full course description here IRD-E-619: NGOs: Principles and ManagementTaught in the Spring, this three-credit course will address the principles and practices of developing and managing an NGO. Starting with the idea of creating an NGO to meet a certain need, the course will provide students with the framework to grapple with creating NGO structures and governance, managing personnel and programs, attracting and accounting for financing, as well as examining the crucial aspect of communication with varied constituencies. Read full course description here FacultyThis program is co-taught by a specialized scholar and a practitioner with extensive experience in NGO work.
Previously, Mr. Kilman worked as a journalist for more than 20 years in Asia, Europe, and the United States, primarily with Agence France Presse, Radio Free Europe, and the Associated Press.
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