Master's in Project Management for Development - In partnership with the University of

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MASTER'S IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAVANA, UCA, FERDI, AND BUSINESS FRANCE

Format: hybrid Language: Spanish

OVERALL THEME/BACKGROUND

Deployed with the support of the AFD Campus, the master's degree in "Project Management for Development" at the University of Havana is designed to provide the best possible support to Cuban project managers and future development project managers. The main objective of this hybrid master's program is to provide Cuban students, executives of Cuban government agencies or companies, with the knowledge, skills, methods, instruments and tools that will enable them to become agents for change and to promote sustainable development trajectories within their institutions at a key moment in the opening up of their country.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Improving project management, seeking funding and supporting investments. Shedding light on the challenges of a "responsible" opening by raising awareness of the drivers of the inclusive, green economy, developing the capacity to design and implement sustainable development projects. Developing know-how and interpersonal skills such as creativity, collective intelligence, change management, innovation and managerial skills.

TEACHING METHODS & ACTIVITIES

This course focuses on project management tools and addresses sustainable development, public finance, the role of the private sector, and the role of local authorities. Speakers from the business world will be invited to supplement the courses taught by Cuban professors. Participatory workshops focusing on "soft skills" that are useful in the development field will be held in collaboration with AFD Campus.

WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF THIS TRAINING COURSE?

At a time when the country and the economy are opening up to foreign investment and the expansion of exports, you will develop skills that will enable you to play a leading role in your institution, both in terms of implementing project management strategies and developing knowledge, know-how and interpersonal skills to become stakeholders in the controlled opening up of the country and in sustainable change. Initially, this master's program will be open to nationals only and will later be opened to students from Latin America. University of Havana Cuba In-person courses and eventually a dedicated e-learning platform

8 months

Cuban students and professionals from the government and public, semipublic and private companies

A first class started classes in December 2021

PARTNERSHIP

University of Havana, FERDI, UCA and Business France