Our courses

This course explores how organizations can combine strong performance with social responsibility. Students learn how HR practices and leadership styles affect employees, organizations, and society. Using real-world cases and personal reflection, participants apply key leadership and development frameworks. The course supports students in creating their own future leadership plans.

This course is designed around the data science lifecycle to show the techniques for handling a data science project. You will be exposed to basic programming skills in Python and learn how to select, clean, analyse, visualise and interpret data.

Developing effective risk management and crisis management strategies is of vital importance to organisations in today’s business environment. This course helps you navigate modern challenges with an overview of key concepts and issues in the field of risk and crisis management. Case studies are used to outline key frameworks and strategies in order to demonstrate how organisations of all sizes can respond to challenges and obstacles in an era of uncertainty.

You will look at human trafficking and sexual violence in conflict, both in their own right and together. This will contribute to a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved and to finding ways forward in addressing these timely crimes.

This course was designed for students who are interested in the aid/development sector as well as students who are interested in logical models that can be applied to project design. During the course, you will develop your project design, monitoring and evaluation skills as well as your analytical and presentation skills.

Unlock the secrets to successful investment management with this comprehensive course, now enriched with cutting-edge AI integration through ChatGPT. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or retail investor, this course delves into the latest investment strategies, performance evaluation techniques, and the transformative power of artificial intelligence.

This course was designed for students who are interested in the aid/development sector as well as students who are interested in logical models that can be applied to project design. During the course, you will develop your project design, monitoring and evaluation skills as well as your analytical and presentation skills.

Hone your creative writing skills with this two-week course, which is designed to provide you with the literary tools, knowledge and practice to put your creative ideas to paper. You will focus on writing short stories and learn from an academic expert in literature and creative writing, who is also an accomplished short story writer and novelist.

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the major psychological disorders found in adults. You will examine the impact of biological, psychological and environmental causes in these disorders, and the relevance of gender, race and culture in their treatment. Contemporary issues like stigmas and new treatment research will also be discussed for effective application in a modern clinical practice.

Social innovation is an intentional, positive and creative shift in systemic social-ecological patterns. Business and organisations are increasingly being called upon to experiment and act for social benefit in this manner. This course will introduce you to social innovation and entrepreneurship theory in order to critique organisations and craft innovative strategies across fields.

This course examines the real drivers and dynamics behind global migration. Using Hein de Haas’s work, students analyse economic, political, social, and environmental factors shaping migration. The course challenges common myths and explores how migration affects both migrants and societies. Students develop a nuanced understanding of migration as part of global change.

This course focuses on building resilience and personal strength during times of uncertainty and challenge. Students explore mindset, communication, boundary-setting, and self-awareness through interactive and reflective activities. The course helps students to better understand their own personality and reactions to change. By the end, students gain practical tools for both personal and professional growth.

The world of policy and politics, governance and government can be murky with seemingly transparent and tangled connections. This course allows you to understand how a critical analytic and descriptive framework can help understand who is involved in the policy process, how it operates, and ultimately leads to a discussion about who is accountable.

Relevant, evidence-based policymaking is key to achieving significant and sustainable change and fulfilment of the Sustainable Development Goals. In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of public policy analysis tools that are commonly used throughout the world.

Negotiation and mediation are essential skills that, against common belief, can be studied and developed. By linking theory and practice, this course aims to increase your knowledge of negotiation and mediation theories and practical skills. Through core concepts like distributing value and active listening, alongside simulated practices, you will develop as effective negotiators and mediators.

Wil je graag beter leren schrijven en jouw interviewvaardigheden verbeteren? Of droom je zelfs van een journalistieke carrière? Deze cursus is een mooie inleiding in effectief schrijven: van een pers- of nieuwsbericht, reportage, column, interview en wetenschapsjournalistiek tot het schrijven voor een website. De cursus is voor iedereen toegankelijk (van binnen én buiten de universiteit, jong en oud). Iedereen start op zijn eigen niveau.

This course provides an overview of the crescent field of consumer neuroscience and explores the applications of neurosciences in different fields, such as neuroeconomics and neuromarketing. At the end of the course, you will be able to properly understand the potential and limitations of these applications, and develop innovative ways of using neuroscientific techniques in different contexts.