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IRG-105 · School of International Relations & Geopolitics

Global Governance & Multilateral Institutions

Credential: Certificate in Global Governance & Multilateral Institutions

Course outline

Module 1: Foundations of Global Governance5 items
  1. 1.1Concepts, Scope, and Principal Actorsvideo
  2. 1.2Collective Action, Public Goods, and Free Ridersvideo
  3. 1.3Formal Organizations, Regimes, and Informal Networksvideo
  4. 1.4Sovereignty, Interdependence, and Delegated Authorityvideo
  5. 1.5Mapping a Global Governance ProblemAssessment
Module 2: The United Nations System5 items
  1. 2.1The Charter and Principal Organsvideo
  2. 2.2The General Assembly and Security Councilvideo
  3. 2.3The Secretariat, ECOSOC, and System Coordinationvideo
  4. 2.4Specialized Agencies, Funds, and Programmesvideo
  5. 2.5Matching Problems to MandatesAssessment
Module 3: Global Economic and Development Governance5 items
  1. 3.1The International Monetary Fundvideo
  2. 3.2The World Bank Group and Multilateral Development Banksvideo
  3. 3.3The World Trade Organizationvideo
  4. 3.4Development Finance, Debt, Conditionality, and Ownershipvideo
  5. 3.5Comparing Economic Governance ResponsesAssessment
Module 4: Regional Institutions and Cooperation5 items
  1. 4.1Regionalismvideo
  2. 4.2The AU, EU, ASEAN, and OAS Comparedvideo
  3. 4.3Regional Security, Mediation, and Crisis Coordinationvideo
  4. 4.4Regional Trade, Infrastructure, and Developmentvideo
  5. 4.5Regional and Global CoordinationAssessment
Module 5: Governing Cross-Border Challenges5 items
  1. 5.1Climate and Environmentvideo
  2. 5.2Global Health and Emergenciesvideo
  3. 5.3Migration, Refugees, and Humanitarian Cooperationvideo
  4. 5.4Digital Governance, Emerging Technology, and Standardsvideo
  5. 5.5Designing a Coordinated ResponseAssessment
Module 6: Multilateral Negotiation and Coalition Building5 items
  1. 6.1Preparation, Mandates, and Stakeholder Mappingvideo
  2. 6.2Agenda Setting, Procedures, and Drafting Textsvideo
  3. 6.3Coalitions, Issue Linkage, and Compromisevideo
  4. 6.4Consensus, Voting, Deadlock, and Implementationvideo
  5. 6.5Negotiation SimulationAssessment
Module 7: Legitimacy, Accountability, and Institutional Reform5 items
  1. 7.1Representation and Legitimacyvideo
  2. 7.2Transparency, Oversight, and Ethicsvideo
  3. 7.3Financing, Capacity, and Effectivenessvideo
  4. 7.4Reform Feasibility and Unintended Consequencesvideo
  5. 7.5Evaluating an Institutional ReformAssessment
Module 8: Applied Multilateral Policy Design5 items
  1. 8.1Problem Definition and Institutional Approachvideo
  2. 8.2Responsibilities, Coordination, and Participationvideo
  3. 8.3Implementation: Resources, Timelines, and Riskvideo
  4. 8.4Monitoring, Evaluation, Adaptation, and Briefingvideo
  5. 8.5Integrated Governance ProposalAssessment

How you complete this course

  • Each module ends with an assessment. Score 80% or higher to unlock the next module.
  • After all modules: an applied final project and a proctored final examination.
  • Your progress is saved automatically, and you get reminders before deadlines.