Cranfield University
Shrivenham
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN6 8LA
United Kingdom
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Issues In International Security, Development and Conflict* Course date: 03 Sep 2012 - 06 Sep 2012 Course overview Entry requirements: Appropriate degree or relevant professional experience Course duration: Four days Frequency/dates: One per year; 3-6 Sep 12. Course Aim The course aims to create an understanding of international security management in a macro socio-political science perspective as well as support the recognition of ‘good governance’ as a subject in its own right, emphasizing the need for management skill-sets to support SSM and good governance. The course begins with a comprehensive overview of theoretical and normative frameworks which have informed the evolving literature on international security studies dating back to some of the earlier philosophical thinking in this area. Students will also be provided with comprehensive exposure to trends in international development and conflict resolution, with links to more contemporary thinking on state building and state formation. The role of international and sub-regional organisations and state actors. An overview of central development theory and concepts will also be covered, enabling students to draw evidence-based linkages between both the security and development disciplines. Content: Overview of security theories Issues and trends in state building and state formation Examining the concept of transitional societies and the role played by the security sector in a range of different transitional contexts – relating a wide range of vulnerabilities to both political and management science challenges Overview of global, national and human security trends Geopolitical trends and implications for state security sectors and sub-regional efforts to promote peace and security The relationship between security and development The evolution of security policy discourse and the gaps between policy and scholarly output Macro-government security policy and implementation frameworks Key actors, roles and responsibilities across the international, regional and subregional security communities This course may also be offered as a Masters’ level credit-rated short course, to suitably qualified applicants, which may be credited towards a part-time MSc in Security Sector Management.
For more information contact: Cranfield University Shrivenham Swindon Wiltshire SN6 8LA United Kingdom |
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