Program Overview

CAS African Affairs

Overview

The CAS in African Affairs is a Certificate of Advanced Studies program designed to equip professionals working in an African context with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to efficiently and sustainably communicate, collaborate, and organize. The program is currently not scheduled for implementation.

Structure

The study program consists of:

• An introductory course
• Several thematic short courses
• An individual project Participants have the option to specialize in one of the following fields:
  1. Politics and society
  2. Art and popular culture
  3. Resources and development
  4. Intercultural competence The total workload of the study program is approximately 300 hours, equivalent to 10 credit points according to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).

Goals

The program aims to:

• Consolidate professional experience in an African context
• Enhance knowledge in the fields of African society, politics, and economy
• Deepen appreciation of the continent's potential and challenges

Target Audience

The CAS in African Affairs and Intercultural Competence is designed for professionals in private enterprises, public agencies, and NGOs who work in an African context or aim to do so.

Director(s) of Studies

• Prof. Dr. Elisio Macamo
• Dr. Pascal Schmid

Teaching Staff

The program draws on the academic staff of the Centre for African Studies Basel and its partner institutions, ensuring high-quality teaching in a broad range of topics.

Fee

The costs for the whole CAS are approximately CHF 5,500, depending on the thematic courses chosen by the participant.

Duration

The program's duration is currently not specified due to the lack of planned implementation.

Sponsorship

The program is sponsored by the Philosophisch-Historische Fakult‰t der Universit‰t Basel.

Location

The program is based at the University of Basel, Centre for African Studies, Rheinsprung 21, 4051 Basel.