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Course Name Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP): Crisis Management for International Participants 2015 Date 1-19 June 2015 Aim The course aims to provide holistic insights on theories, strategies, elements and issues related to crisis management. Rationale As an integral part of international relations, crisis management is the ability of individuals and states to respond to challenges with strategies and policy choices that would enable them to overcome present threats and dangers and turn them around for future betterment. Every so often it may cut across many disciplines encompassing international relations and domestic affairs. It focuses on the techniques and skills required to assess and manage a crisis situation as well as to try to prevent the recurrence of similar crisis in the future. This course would enhance the knowledge and skills of participants to identify, resolve and prevent crisis, especially in international relations through alternative mechanisms. Target Group Mid-career diplomats and government offcers whose job description involves diplomacy, crisis management, security and international relations. Learning Outcomes 22 By the end of this course, the participants should be able: U To enhance their knowledge and understanding on the theoretical and practical aspects of international crisis and crisis management; U To increase their knowledge and skills in the various approaches and techniques in managing crisis; and U To exchange views, experiences and ideas on areas related to crisis management. Course Methodology The participants learn through classroom lectures, discussions, group and individual in-class exercises and simulations, study visits and briefngs. A balanced approach to effective training and learning is applied. This course is conducted in English. 2015 Prospectus