Kofi Annan International
Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Ghana
(Accredited Tertiary Institution by the National Accreditation Board)
KAIPTC INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) IN INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, 2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEAR.
OVERVIEW
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Conflict Management (PICM) at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) is one of the only few of such programmes available in Africa. PhD students accepted into the programme will receive broad interdisciplinary training and opportunities that draw on an array of social science and humanities disciplines. Graduates will be able to address problems from a sophisticated knowledge base of substantive and methodological approaches. The programme will train students to acquire key global competencies in areas of conflict, peace and security.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
Within the broad framework of the KAIPTC’s mandate, the course aims at equipping participants with tools for analytical thinking, good judgment, leadership and other critical managerial skills. The specific objectives of the course are to:
COURSE STRUCTURE
1. Course Work
Students will be required to complete six (6) core courses as their course work in the first year. These include: 1. Research Methods; 2. Theories and Analysis of Conflict, Peace and Security; 3. International Law, Human rights and Conflict; 4. Contemporary and Emerging Security Issues; 5. National Security Framework; and 6. International Relations.
2. Individual Project
Students work individually on the research project with regular assessment by supervisors within the period. During this period they are required to demonstrate a high level of initiative and original thought to develop and carry out in-depth research as well as understand the broad context in which the work is undertaken.
ORGANIZATION OF PROGRAMME
Start Date: October 2018.
Duration: Four Years (Full Time Applicants)
Course Location: KAIPTC, Teshie, Accra (Ghana)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates are required to obtain the following to qualify for admission:
In addition, candidates are required to submit a thesis proposal along with the completed application form to qualify for admission. Previous experience in security-related issues as well as working in peace and security environment is an advantage for admission.
HOW TO APPLY
Click on the link here to download the Application Forms.
For other details about the course, contact the Registry :
Telephone +233 (0) 24 484 7394 OR +233 (0) 20 675 2054 OR +233(0)501209332
Emailfuseini.sandamusah@kaiptc.org OR margaret.sosuh@kaiptc.org OR philip.makafuiankah@kaiptc.org.
Closing Date for Applications: 6th July 2018
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ENGLISH (Texte en français ci-desssous)
KAIPTC COVID-19 Special Guidelines for International Course Facilitators and Course Participants travelling to KAIPTC:
1. Kindly read the Ghana Government, the KAIPTC COVID-19 General and Special Guidelines for International travellers carefully and be advised accordingly (click here to read);
2. It is mandatory to upgrade your health insurance to cover expenses for possible COVID-19 quarantine and treatment.
3. The cost of the three (3) COVID-19 PCR tests up to a total of USD 450 – will be reimbursed for participants of sponsored KAIPTC courses. The tests comprise one before embarkation to Ghana, one at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) and the final test prior to departing Ghana. All receipts are required for reimbursements to be made.
4. Course participants accommodated at KAIPTC are required to stay on-site during the entire duration of the course.
5. Neither the Ghana Government, the Ghana Ministry of Defence, KAIPTC, the Course Sponsor nor the organising country, can be held responsible in any way for further costs arising out of a positive COVID-19 test or a COVID-19 infection.
FRANÇAIS
KAIPTC COVID-19 Directives spéciales pour les animateurs et les participants aux cours internationaux qui se rendent au KAIPTC :
1. Veuillez lire attentivement les directives générales et spéciales du KAIPTC COVID-19 à l’intention des voyageurs internationaux et en tenir compte (cliquez ici pour lire – uniquement en anglais) ;
2. Il est obligatoire d’améliorer votre assurance santé pour couvrir les frais d’une éventuelle quarantaine et d’un traitement COVID-19.
3. Le coût des trois (3) tests PCR COVID-19 – jusqu’à un total de 450 USD – sera remboursé aux participants des cours parrainés par le KAIPTC. Les tests comprennent un test avant l’embarquement pour le Ghana, un test à l’aéroport international de Kotoka (KIA) et le test final avant le départ du Ghana. Tous les reçus sont nécessaires pour effectuer les remboursements.
4. Les participants aux cours hébergés au KAIPTC sont tenus de rester sur place pendant toute la durée du cours.
5. Ni le gouvernement du Ghana, ni le ministère de la défense du Ghana, ni le KAIPTC, ni le sponsor du cours, ni le pays organisateur ne peuvent être tenus responsables de quelque manière que ce soit des coûts supplémentaires résultant d’un test COVID-19 positif ou d’une infection COVID-19.
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KAIPTC receives ear-marked and non-earmarked funding from its development partners. In some instances, it receives technical support on specific projects and programmes. The institution welcomes additional financial and technical support from development partners. Please contact the following persons/departments:
The Director,
Policy, Planning Monitoring and Evaluation.
Email: ooc.ppmed@kaiptc.org
Le KAIPTC reçoit des fonds affectés et non affectés de ses partenaires de développement. Tout soutien financier supplémentaire des partenaires de développement est la bienvenue. Veuillez contacter les personnes ou départements suivants:
La Directrice,
Département des politiques, de la planification, du suivi et de l’évaluation
Email: ooc.ppmed@kaiptc.org