Organization: Swiss Peace Foundation, University of Basel
Aim of the Program
The MAS in Peace & Conflict Transformation program provides a holistic understanding of civilian peacebuilding aimed at transforming violent conflict by peaceful means, promoting peace, rebuilding societies affected by war and preventing violence from re-erupting. This postgraduate MAS program bridges current academic findings with the latest insights from peacebuilding practice. The modular program structure, consisting of elective courses embedded in a common framework, permits participants to specialize in topics of their choice and complete the modules within an individually tailored timeframe. All MAS courses are composed of online assignments and on-site training. Individual modules can be taken as stand-alone courses by non-MAS participants.
Target Audience
This postgraduate program is designed for practitioners and academics who are interested in bridging their own experiences with current academic insights and practical knowledge in Peace & Conflict Transformation in the frame of Civilian Peacebuilding.
A minimum of two years of professional experience in a relevant field and a university degree (minimum BA), or an equivalent educational background, are required.
How to register:
Application:
http://academy.swisspeace.ch/mas-program/application-fees/
The MAS program runs from September to August. Participants can join at any time of the year by signing on to one of the Framework Courses or other modules. They can register for the MAS from the start of their studies or transfer to the full MAS program after having finished one or more courses. The MAS can be completed within one year, or taken over several years.
In addition to the Framework Courses, MAS participants select from different modules (courses):
