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Geneva, Switzerland
June 14 (arrival day) - June 22 (departure day), 2013
Class meeting days are Saturday, June 15 through Friday, June 21.
HPAM-GP 2242 | Syllabus| Itinerary
This summer institute features an on-site exploration of international health policy and prospects in Geneva, Switzerland, the seat of major international organizations that have a direct bearing on international health: the World Health Organization (WHO), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC), the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Trade policy, infectious diseases, global communications, bioterrorism, violence and wars, and rapid social and economic changes, as well as concern for provision of health care that is effective and efficient and that provides client satisfaction all present daunting challenges to health leaders today.
Health leaders have to develop the capacity to promote the health of individuals and communities they serve in the context of the complex challenges of globalization. The aim of this institute is to provide individuals with a variety of opportunities to understand the trends in world health and the effects of globalization on global and national health policy making in developed and developing countries.
Course prerequisites: CORE-GP 1022, PADM-GP 2201 (and HPAM-GP 1830 for health students), or permission from instructor, for Wagner students. A introductory course in public policy, an international development or policy course (health students should have completed an introductory health course), for non-Wagner students, or permission of instructor.
Study visits to major international organizations and sites with the leaders of key international health organizations based in Geneva will provide participants with the opportunity to hear firsthand the challenges leaders face and to explore their thinking on strategy and implementation of key programs to improve health worldwide.
Tuition: $4,128 (4 credits, matriculated graduate students, plus registration and support fees. Click here for more information.)
Non-credit tuition: $2,800
Non-refundable program and activities fee (includes excursions and some meals): approximately $600. This fee will be due on March 1, 2013.
Housing: Rates vary according to selection (hotels and hostels available).
Rooms will be reserved for course participants at a central hotel in Geneva. Students may also seek other accommodations such as hostels or alternate hotels. Students are responsible for paying for their rooms.
Lunches on the weekend are provided as well as a closing reception (inclusive in the activities fee). Students will responsible for the remaining lunches, and all breakfasts and dinners. There are restaurants and food stores near the hotel and lecture sites.
The Office of International Programs will provide you with information regarding options for accommodation and the logistics of your stay in Geneva.
For more information about Geneva, visit The New York Times' Guide to Geneva, and Wikitravel's Guide to Geneva.
Flight: Participants must book their own flights, and should do so as early as possible. Most major airlines fly to Geneva.
Passport: All program participants are required to have a valid passport, which must be valid for up to 6 months after course date, not before.
Tourist Visa: U.S. passport holders traveling for 90 days or less for tourism or business purposes do not need visas. U.S. green card holders (non-US passport holders) who are nationals of other countries may have to apply for a "tourist" (not "student" or "business") visa, and should look up their respective visa requirements here.
All students interested in taking the course must complete the request for registration form on right side of this page.
Upper-level undergraduate students seeking to take the course for credit must first gain approval from their advisor and then contact wagner.international@nyu.edu for registration procedures.
Non-matriculated, non-NYU and non-credit participants should contact wagner.international@nyu.edu for directions on how to apply.
For all inquiries about the program, contact wagner.international@nyu.edu.
Join us for an information session on Monday, February 11, 2013 at 1:30pm at NYU Wagner to learn more about this course and Wagner's other summer courses abroad. RSVP here.
