Program Overview

Short Learning Programme in Diplomacy for the 4IR in Africa

General

The Short Learning Programme in Diplomacy for the 4IR in Africa is offered by the Faculty of Humanities, Department of Politics and International Relations. The programme is a Continuous Education Programme with the code S7019Q. It is facilitated part-time and online.

Programme Details

• Programme Level: Continuous Education Programmes
• Programme Name: SLP in Diplomacy for the 4IR in Africa
• Programme Code: S7019Q
• Medium of Facilitation: part-time, Online
• NQF Level: Not specified
• NQF Credits: Not specified
• SAQA: Not specified
• Senate Approval: S245/2020(2)
• Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
• Application End Date: 14 December 2026
• Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway, Online
• Duration of Study: 1 Month

Purpose

The course equips African policymakers, legislators, and researchers with the skills to develop and implement effective 4IR strategies. It combines theoretical foundations with practical case studies from national and supranational experiences. This course attracts leading and emerging diplomats, policymakers, and NGO practitioners involved in 4IR-related fields. Addressing 4IR is crucial for African governments and organizations like the AU, SADC, and ECOWAS to achieve development, stability, and peace.

Course Content

• The 4IR and Diplomacy
• Nature of the 4IR and its implications for Africa
• Diplomacy and its implications for a successful transition to the 4IR in Africa
• Foreign Policy Tools for the implementation of the 4IR in Africa

Career Opportunities

This learning programme attracts leading and emerging diplomats, policymakers, and NGO practitioners involved in 4IR-related fields. Addressing 4IR is crucial for African governments and organizations like the AU, SADC, and ECOWAS to achieve development, stability, and peace.

Admission Requirements

Interested students need to have a NQF level 4 or matric certificate or equivalent. Those with three years of experience in a public service-related field or profession or civil society and the private sector will be given preference.

Selection Process

Selection will be made based on academic merit.

Programme Fees

The programme fees are not specified in the provided information.

UJ Faculties

The University of Johannesburg has several faculties, including:

• College of Business and Economics (CBE)
• Faculty of Art, Design And Architecture
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science
• Johannesburg Business School