Post-initial Master in Global Challenges (AMID)
This advanced master's programme pairs internationally operating organisations with ambitious entry-level professionals to tackle global challenges within organisations.
The hands-on change agent in Global Challenges
Global Challenges is the new name for AMID: the high-quality training institute that has been connecting the science and practice of the development sector since 1998.
The master in Global Challenges is an advanced master's programme that trains young professionals within an internationally operating organisation to become change agents on complex global issues. Participants attend intensive teaching at uu77 for an average of one day a week in addition to their junior position. Teaching is provided by lecturers from the field and focuses on coaching, increasing knowledge and training skills.
What's in it for me?
This unique advanced master's is a win-win situation for both organisations and trainees:
For organisations
- State-of-the-art knowledge directly applied to complex organisational issues;
- Collaborate more effectively and efficiently thanks to sound multi-stakeholder management;
- Adding client value in the areas of ESG, CSGD, DEI and sustainability KPIs;
- Tailor-made: if required, we do recruitment and selection, matching specific needs and the organisation's learning landscape. It is also possible to propose internal candidates;
- Access to a broad, multidisciplinary and international network of participating organisations, who want to make impact.
For young professionals
- Gain access to best practices and state-of-the-art knowledge on international cooperation, sustainable development and global issues and guidance on achieving personal and professional goals;
- Have access to a broad, multidisciplinary and international network of government agencies, companies, NGOs and knowledge institutions with sustainability ambitions;
- Get a flying start to a sustainable career in a competitive sector;
- Receive an advanced master's degree (MSc).
Curious what we can do for you?
Come to the online information session on 11 September 2025Knowledge, skills and coaching
In addition to personal coaching, the traineeship focuses on the following knowledge and skills:
Global challenges and power
Analysing and advising on mutual power relations between own organisation and stakeholders.
Social change
Amid blind spots, pitfalls and perverse incentives, how do you incite sustainable social change? And how do you get results?
Cooperation and negotiation
Advising on effective and consistent collaboration and negotiation with different stakeholders within own organisation. With an eye for complex relationships and cultural differences.
Current affairs
We pay attention to relevant social developments and global challenges facing organisations. For example, we already paid attention to the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), climate change, global health and urbanisation.
You have a part to play.
Facts & Figures
- Language: English
- Starting month: February
- Duration: 12 months
- Programme: traineeship with advanced master's degree
- Type of organisations: international profits, NGOs and policymakers
- Partner: University of Nairobi, Kenya
University of Nairobi
The (IDS) at the University of Nairobi is a partner of the master's in Global Challenges. Besides teaching, the University of Nairobi also focuses on research, innovation and community service.
Programme information and application
Contact
Are you interested in the master's in Global Challenges? Do you have a question on behalf of your organisation? Do you want study advice? We would be happy to help you! We are available from Monday to Friday (8.30 am - 5 pm).