EPFL is pleased to announce the Call for Applications for the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Management of Development Projects (MaDePro).

This programme, organised by EPFL proposes an integrated and interdisciplinary approach and targets professionals in both Northern and Southern countries who wish to pursue a career in development or international cooperation and/or individuals from government, NGOs, IOs, IGOs, or the private sector who want to broaden their understanding of development issues; acquire tools to assess and manage development projects; who want to combine important elements of development and management.

Call for applications for the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Management of Development Projects

- 03 October 2011 – 19 February 2012 // e-Learning
- 27 February 2012 – 11 March 2012 // Bangalore, India
- 12 March 2012 – 06 May 2012 // Project

Deadline for Applications: 31 July 2011

The course is based on the North-South scientific partnership. It gives participants an opportunity to improve their knowledge in such aspects as Development, Technology and Project Management directly linked to the reality and actual experience of the field in such a “heterogeneous” country as India where poverty co-exists alongside vast scientific expertise and local know-how. The training provides a chance to share the different standpoints and experiences of Europe and Asia.

The course is structured in three parts, all which are compulsory. Part I (03 October 2011-19 February 2012) involves 19 weeks of e-Learning covering such aspects as: International Environment, Sustainable Development, Main Development Issues, Technology for Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Project Management. Part 2 (27 February 2012-11 March 2012), is full time, lasts 2 weeks and will be held in India and will mainly focus on field activities. Part 3 (12 March-06 May 2012), consists of a personal project.

The programme uses a wide range of tools including: e-Learning, lectures, field trips, case studies, group work, individual project, etc.

Applicants must have a graduate or undergraduate degree and good English.

Full and/or partial grants may be offered to participants that are not able to meet the total costs involved. Priority will be given to participants from developing or emerging countries.

For full information and application procedure please refer to our website http://cooperation.epfl.ch/madepro or send a message to MaDePro@epfl.ch