The world is getting more and more connected, not only consumers but also organisations are increasingly interlinked. The public and private sector, once clearly separated, are moving closer to each other and will continue to do so. More and more new initiatives will stem from the interfaces between those sectors. The next generation of leaders will be inspired by and will seek the connectivity between the public & private worlds in order to be a catalyst for change. How can visionary leadership, public private partnerships, social media, technological advances and reform of old institutions contribute to Peace?Real life examples will be provided, brought by speakers from THUAS, International Organizations located in and around The Hague, and by representatives from public organizations. During this module you will be given a new specific real-life challenge that you will have to tackle in an multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary team. Every morning, from Monday to Thursday there will be inspiring lectures and you will work in groups on your challenges, have in depth discussions, a debate and a %E2%80%98wicked problem plaza%E2%80%99. The last Friday there will be a closing event in which you will present your work to each other and related stakeholders. During this module you will visit The Peace Palace and two cultural institutions. In the afternoons you will follow an elective:Business and PeaceNudging, the art of influencing people towards better choicesHuman Security, Rights and Development

Target group
The program is open to anyone who has completed their high school diploma (or equivalent) and has completed at least their first year bachelor degree level education. Applicants whose native tongue is not English, should have a good knowledge of the English language (Level B2 or higher). The Hague Summer School reserves the right to determine if applicants English language level is appropriate.

Course aim
The objectives of the course are:Develop the ability to take actions and the confidence to take risks to create opportunities for new/existing products, ideas or services.Evaluate processes and the relevant information to define the problems and issues that need adaptation and change. Prepare alternative solutions and independent processes.Recognise trends and the influence that you could have on the visions and strategies of organisations.Learn the basics about system thinking and apply it to a real-life situation.Find out how cooperation can lead to innovation, connectivity and change.Develop and build upon relations with students from various educational backgrounds and nationalities.Applying the tools to a real life case at a company or organisation.

Credits info
4 ECTS The Hague Summer School are assigned ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). The amount of credits for each course depends on whether you choose the two or four week program. The two week program is worth 4 ECTS. It consists of a general module worth 1 ECTS and an elective module worth 3 ECTS. The four week program is worth 8 ECTS. It contains two general modules worth 2 ECTS and two elective modules worth 6 ECTS. Detailed program descriptions and outlines will be provided to the students to facilitate the credit transfer.

Fee info
EUR 1499: Two week programme of The Hague Summer School The 2 week course costs 1.499,- for the full package, including tuition fee, housing, and in-programme activities & lunch. EUR 2998: Four week program of The Hague Summer The 4 week course costs 2.999,- for the full package, including tuition fee , housing , and in-programme activities & lunch.



Scholarships
None

The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Address: Johanna Westerdijkplein 75
Postal code: 2521 EN
City: The Hague
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.thehagueuniversity.com/the-hague-summer-school
E-mail: thehaguesummerschool@hhs.nl
Phone: +31 70 445 8888