Geneva, Switzerland
June 21 - 27, 2008
This summer institute features an on-site exploration of international health policy and prospects in Geneva, Swizterland, 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 World Council of Churches, the World Trade Organization (WTO) 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: P11.1022, P11. 2214 (and P11.1830 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: $3,897 (4 credits, matriculated graduate students)
$2,500 (noncredit participants and non-NYU students; Register online)
Non-Refundable program and activities fee: approximately $300
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.
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.
Registration for NYU students starts on February 4, 2008. Non-Wagner NYU students wishing to register for the summer courses should email Charles Nicolson at charles.nicolson@nyu.edu on that date. Wagner students should register via Albert on February 4, 2008.
Non-credit participants should register online. Non-NYU participants wishing to take the course for-credit should contact the Office of International Programs (OIP) at wagner.international@nyu.edu or call 212-998-7482 for registration instructions.
For all inquiries about the program contact wagner.international@nyu.edu, or call 212-998-7482.