Conflict Resolution Graduate Programs in Zimbabwe


Zimbabwe

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Africa University (Zimbabwe)

The Institute of Peace, Leadership and Governance

classes taught in english

a. Graduate Diploma in Peace and Governance

The courses required for a Graduate Diploma will be the same as for the Masters programme, except that Graduate Diploma students will not be required to undertake an internship or write a dissertation. Graduate Diploma students will however do a project. To be awarded the Graduate Diploma the student must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of approved courses.

The duration of the Graduate Diploma programme is two semesters.

b. Masters in Peace and Governance

The duration of the programme shall be three semesters full-time and six semesters part-time.

Course load
The course load shall normally be a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 15 credit hours per semester and 6 credit hours for part-time studies. A student must accumulate a minimum total of 36 credit hours to complete the programme.

Core courses
The programme offers specialization in three areas:

  1. Peace Studies and Conflict Management (PPC)

  2. Leadership in Africa (PLA)

  3. Governance and Civil Society

 
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