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University of Geneva

International Organizations Management

This course provides an introduction to International Organizations and the United Nations, and explores how business and management tools can be applied in these settings to achieve better, more effective results. With a focus on cross-sector partnerships in a changing world, the course offers you insights into the inner workings of international organizations and the challenges they face today. It will introduce you to effective, state-of-the art management tools and principles to help you lead change in this world – taught by senior staff of international organizations themselves. This is an introductory course offered by the International Organizations MBA (IO-MBA) of the University of Geneva, an executive program for change-makers in international organizations, NGOs and social ventures.

Status: Public Policies
Status: Sustainable Development
BeginnerCourse18 hours

Featured reviews

CZ

5.0Reviewed Apr 9, 2023

This course has allowed me to see and understand management differently. Well articulated with artistic simplicity by all instructors. What a beautiful learning experience. Thank you all.

AH

5.0Reviewed Aug 12, 2024

I thoroughly enjoyed studying the course on international organization management. It gave me deep insight into how organizations work, their cultures, and strategies to accomplish critical tasks.

MA

5.0Reviewed Jun 6, 2020

Great course with a solid introduction to qualitative research methods. Loved the enthusiasm in the videos and the assignments were practical and great practice to use the methods taught.

JB

4.0Reviewed May 25, 2022

A really interesting course, however the title should be modified to specify precisely that the course centres mainly on the United Nations and brand marketing/fundrasing for charitable entites

EK

5.0Reviewed Jul 26, 2023

This course has an upper hand on iOS operations.It makes me understand them.Thanks to Profesors who taught me.Will be able to apply the knowledge in day to day endeavors.

BA

5.0Reviewed Aug 22, 2021

Fabulous course to learn basics on how to lead an organization. It was super useful, I feel more prepared to lead my team and create space for them to align to a common vision.

MZ

5.0Reviewed Sep 12, 2022

T​his was a wonderful cousrse I have learnt a lot from Leadership, Public private partnerships and collaborations, and futhermore how to manage international organizations

TT

4.0Reviewed Oct 11, 2025

That was very understandable course and it will really help in future but one thing is that there is no certificate for this course...so please provide this it will be beneficial to add in resume...

JE

5.0Reviewed Apr 4, 2025

The content was well-structured, engaging, and presented in a way that made even complex concepts easy to grasp. The instructor’s expertise and teaching style kept me motivated throughout

RK

4.0Reviewed Jun 18, 2023

The methodology of the course is the best. Thanks to Coursera for providing a platform for removing the boundaries to reach such institutes for people like us who have no such resources.

BE

5.0Reviewed Aug 8, 2019

I have thoroughly enjoyed the contents and the quality of this course! The lectures regarding PPPs and Marketing related to the activity of IOs has proven valuable for my endeavors!

LK

5.0Reviewed Jan 23, 2025

What a great way to gain insight into the work and structure of international organizations. I'm even more motivated now than I was before to participate in these important missions.

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