Global Challenges Professional Programme (AMID)
The leading international dual Postmaster for professionals in the private sector, public sector or NGOs who are working on sustainability, ESG and global issues. Tackle complex, cross-sectoral challenges in an international context and develop into a strategic change-maker. Without interrupting your career.
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Advance your career. Drive systems change.
The Postmaster in Global Challenges is a one-year, dual-track Master’s programme for professionals working on sustainability and development issues in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).
You will develop the knowledge and skills to make an impact on:
- Sustainable value chains and ESG
- Climate and the environment
- Human rights and inclusion
- International development issues
You will learn how to understand and transform complex systems. Together with professionals from various sectors, you will learn to think beyond boundaries, connect stakeholders and implement sustainable solutions within complex, international systems.
Programme at a glance
Designed for your career
- 📅 Start: Februari
- ⏳Length: 12 months (part-time)
- 🧑💼 Format: 4 days’ work, 1 day’s study
- 🌐 Education: hybride (online & on location)
- 📍 Locations: Nijmegen & Nairobi
- 🗣 Language: English
- 🎓 Diploma: Master of Science (MSc), accredited
Who can take part?
Are you an early-career or mid-career professional in a paid role, with a master’s degree and the ambition to develop into a strategic change agent? The programme offers two ways to take part: 1) as an internal candidate, including a position you have found yourself, and 2) as an external candidate (selection & matching).
1. Internal candidate
Are you already working on complex, global issues? Integrate the programme into your current role and enhance your knowledge, skills and strategic thinking. Or do you already have an organisation in mind that aligns with your development goals? Suggest taking part in the programme, and combine your vision with their mission.
2. External candidate
If you are not (yet) working in a relevant role, and you cannot find a suitable position, you can apply independently and – provided you are selected from a competitive pool of candidates – you will be matched with an organisation that suits your expertise and ambitions. This way, you can get straight to work on high-impact projects.
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Demonstrable impact on careers and professional practice
- ⭐ Alumni rate the programme 8.2
- 💼 93%: find it valuable due to relevant work experience
- 🧠 82%: develop crucial skills
- 🤝 80%: cite the professional network as a significant benefit
- 📈 43% go on to take up a strategic or managerial role
- 🌍 69% work in international sustainability and development
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Why organisations choose this programme
Their ability to connect diverse perspectives helps us tackle sustainability issues with acuity.
Beatrijs van Manen
Sustainability Manager, FMO – Dutch Development Bank
Do you believe that economic development and sustainability can go hand in hand? Beatrijs van Manen, sustainability manager at FMO - Dutch Development Bank does. In achieving her goals, Van Manen gets help from participants of the post-initial Master in Global Challenges.
Beatrijs van Manen: 'Global Challenges brings us talented, curious, proactive and critical colleagues who constantly bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas from a variety of disciplines. Their ability to connect diverse perspectives enriches our projects and helps us tackle sustainability issues with renewed creativity and sharpness. With a strong focus on practical application, these participants are not only thoughtful, but also extremely effective in achieving concrete results within our organisation.'
How does this benefit your organisation?
- Strategic strengthening: Participating professionals immediately enhance your team’s ability to respond effectively to complex challenges.
- Interdisciplinary thinking: Participating professionals learn to think systemically and collaborate across boundaries, enabling them to break down silos and foster collaboration.
- Fresh insights: New perspectives from an international learning environment enrich your team and stimulate innovation.
- Talent development: Invest in professionals who apply up-to-date knowledge and skills to your organisation, whilst developing their expertise and strategic thinking.
- Targeted job matching: Select a participant who matches your specific needs and organisational context. We can ensure a rigorous and competitive selection process and bespoke matching.
- Fresh perspectives: Participating professionals bring new ideas and insights from an international learning programme with colleagues from the business sector, NGOs and government bodies.
In partnership with
The Institute for Development Studies (IDS) of the University van Nairobi is a training partner for the post-graduate master’s programme in Global Challenges in Kenia.
Contact
Are you interested in the Postgraduate Master’s in Global Challenges? Do you have a question or would you like some study advice? We’d be happy to help! We’re available from Monday to Friday (8.30 am – 5.00 pm).
You’ll find all the programme information and start dates for this programme (or programmes) in our course listings.
radboudcsw [at] ru.nl
024 - 361 25 11