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CAS IPA Thesis
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:23:48
Abstract
The centerpiece of the CAS Project is a full-day simulation in which participant groups face off against each other in a complex negotiation around a contemporary multilateral issue. In this challenging real-life atmosphere, participants are required to make use of all of the knowledge and competencies gained during the course in order to successfully reach an agreement with the other sides.
Objective
The CAS Project and its component assignments are structured so as to relate all academic inputs of the teaching modules directly into a practical and highly relevant case, allowing for maximum retention of the knowledge and skills gained during the CAS.
Content
In addition to attending the modules, participants work in groups on their CAS Project that extends throughout the semester. The Project consists of several written deliverables, which prepare students for a complex, all-day negotiation simulation at the end of the course. During this simulation, the groups of participants conduct a comprehensive negotiation on a current multilateral issue. The setup enables the participants to use their newly acquired skills and the knowledge they have acquired in the course to successfully achieve their negotiation goals. In preparation for the simulation, the participants must submit various exercises and additional documents (position papers, negotiation and advocacy strategy, etc.) during the semester. The CAS Project and its individual components are designed in such a way that they can each be derived directly from an academic input. This enables the participants to transfer what they have learned in the CAS directly to a real example and to professionalize its practical application.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- WBZ
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| diploma thesis |
CAS IPA Thesis
Does not take place this semester.
|
No time listed | 175 h semesterly |
Offered In
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CAS in International Policy and Advocacy (The CAS is offered once per year in the spring semester. Course duration: 1 Semester, part-time More information at: )