This document discusses course design in international partnerships. It emphasizes the importance of clearly defining the partnership through assessing needs, sharing visions and goals, and outlining roles and responsibilities. Constructive alignment is presented as a framework, where intended learning outcomes, teaching activities, and assessments are logically aligned. Examples of course objectives from PhD programs in Sweden and the University of Botswana emphasize developing broad and specialized knowledge, research skills, intellectual independence, and contributing to society.