The course objective is to know the rules, techniques and traditions concerning the official protocol in the reference countries. Get an overview of the diplomatic world and its protocol as well as the organization of meetings and summits.

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The overall objective of the course is to learn the tools of communication to acts service, attention to the media and their needs.

On the other hand the student will acquire the knowledge necessary for the proper design of a communication plan and all the tools needed to achieve it: press release, press call, press conferences, etc.

Course communication events will be developed following a methodology of on-line training, with a total duration of 100 hours can be made over two months from the time of enrollment of students in the course.

The course will be divided academically in two blocks of content that will be given to the following methodology:

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The aim of the course is to provide students knowledge of the protocol in the field of business and unofficial organizations seeking the application of the ceremonial techniques that meet current requirements.

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The course "Fundamentals of business protocol" will be developed following a methodology of on-line training, with a total duration of 100 hours can be made over two months from the time of enrollment of students in the course.... [-]

The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge necessary to know the basic techniques for organizing social events, especially technical protocol for the composition of tables and banquets and the general organization of all kinds of foods.

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The course "Essential Techniques protocol in the restoration" will be developed following a methodology of on-line training, with a total duration of 100 hours can be made over two months from the time of enrollment of students in the course .... [-]

The aim of the course is to provide students with the necessary knowledge of the general rules of social education and etiquette. The specific objectives are:

The course "Fundamentals of social protocol" will be developed following a methodology of on-line training, with a total duration of 100 hours can be made over two months from the time of enrollment of students in the course.

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The aim of the course is to provide students with the skills to master the standards, rules, traditions and customs relating to the Spanish official protocol in all areas.

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The course "Fundamentals of the official protocol" will be developed following a methodology of on-line training, with a total duration of 100 hours can be made over two months from the time of enrollment of students in the course.... [-]

The aim of the course is to provide students with the necessary knowledge of the proper techniques for organizing events. The program takes, as a starting point, the basic rules of protocol and event management; the concept of host types presidencies and management systems, management and guest management and invitations as well as the basic sequence of any formal event.

On the other hand the student will acquire the knowledge necessary for planning the most common as well as knowledge of materials and different methods of event management events.

The "Techniques of organization and practical guide to events" course was developed following a methodology of on-line training, with a total duration of 100 hours can be made over two months from the time of enrollment of students in the course.... [-]

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This specialisation course focuses on issues relevant to teachers of foreign languages seeking professional development and certification in the use of new technologies in foreign language teaching in both online and blended settings. The course is offered in English.

The main emphasis of the course is on practice and innovation, providing participants with an opportunity to reflect on different teaching scenarios mediated by technologies. The course adopts a hands-on approach and participants will use a wide range of applications for the course assignments and projects. It also provides an overview of recent trends in computer-assisted language learning (CALL), including the theoretical justification and practical implications for the use of new technologies in teaching and learning foreign languages.... [-]

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A special collaboration with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has been established to jointly run this programme. Students must take part of the curriculum of the course programme on the virtual campus of UNITAR and part on the UOC one.

Conflicts are everyday occurrences in people's lives, social groups and international relations. In all historic times, in all cultures, groups, and countries, the quest for peace has been ongoing. Costs incurred because of conflicts are very high: human suffering, economic losses, and moral degradation.

The efforts made by humankind to live in peace give us the insight to accomplish real results, eliminate war, transform conflicts and manage them positively. This master course in conflictology draws from this insight, systematizes knowledge and presents it in an advanced and efficient educational manner.... [-]

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The Specialisation in Food Systems Analysis provides students with a strong understanding of the main issues facing food systems today, including sustainable and local food systems, seeds, nutrition, gender, ecology, social movements, economics, globalization, and localization. Students consider theories and critiques of trade liberalization and food governance. Finally, students are introduced to research methods that will allow them not only to effectively undertake research on questions related to food systems but also to undertake policy analysis. This specialization is taught by an international group of experts. With this training, students will be better prepared to understand, analyze and address issues linked to our food systems across a variety of sectors.... [-]

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This 4 month online joint UOC-FAO specialization provides a comprehensive understanding and guidance for assessing the impact of development programmes on food security. Specifically, students review food security impact assessment in the context of development programmes; methods and approaches for assessing impact; and, interpreting and communicating impact assessment results. This specialization brings together the latest information on impact assessment from numerous guidelines and presents it within the context of development programmes that address food insecurity.

The focus is on large scale programmes but the methods and approaches are equally applicable to smaller food security projects. Students will be challenged with regular assignments and activities and will be supported by teachers with extensive experience.... [-]

Content related to competitive intelligence, management of multicultural teams and international strategy is defined, while management skills, such as emotional intelligence, creativity and change management, are developed.

The main objective is to understand in detail how to act on the markets, how to become global competitors and how to maximize the strategic potential of multicultural teams.

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Agriculture and food regulation is no longer primarily the responsibility of states, but implies common rules, common principles and common regulators extended to the world scale. In addition, it is multidimensional, implying a balanced protection of several interests and values. These two aspects raise several problems of a legal, cultural and political nature.

Through a vertical comparison of different food safety regulatory systems students will study the main issues of food safety regulation and different strategies and approaches for analysing them. Students will learn about institutions and agreements such as the World Health Organization, Codex Alimentarius, International Organization for Standards, International Plant Protection Convention and the World Organization for Animal Health, so as to understand their role in international agri-food policy, especially food safety policy. This Specialisation also defines food safety law and regulation in the international legal space focusing on linkages to World Trade Organization (WTO) law.... [-]

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A special collaboration with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has been established to jointly run this programme. Students must take part of the curriculum of the course programme on the virtual campus of UNITAR and part on the UOC one.

The efforts made by humankind to live in peace give us the insight to accomplish real results, eliminate war, transform conflicts and manage them positively. This master course in conflictology draws from this insight, systematizes knowledge and presents it in an advanced and efficient educational manner.

Conflict resolution, transformation, mediation and management, studies and culture of peace are synonyms and they describe the scientific and multi-disciplinary approach of conflictology.... [-]

University degree or equivalent professional experience

IMF Business School launches its Management Development Program (PDD) In online mode, whose goal is to provide students with the knowledge and skills, both personal and professional, necessary to successfully develop in an increasingly competitive market. MFI is a member of The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and Association of MBAs.... [-]