Master in Peace & Humanitarian Management

Become a Peacemaker of Tomorrow

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The Master in Peace & Humanitarian Management (M.A. P&HM) programme is designed to cultivate leaders capable of addressing the complex challenges in the fields of peacebuilding and humanitarian aid. With a curriculum that spans 120 ECTS credits, this programme integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing students for impactful careers in international peace and humanitarian sectors. The M.A. P&HM offers a unique blend of university-wide courses and specialised subjects, culminating in a thesis or capstone project. This programme is structured to impart a comprehensive understanding of peace and conflict theories, the UN system, research methodologies, and practical training for working in conflict-affected areas. The integration of theory and practice ensures that graduates are well-equipped to contribute effectively to peacebuilding efforts worldwide.

Online delivery

Practical learning, projects, and learning through research.

Flexible programme

All programs are totally flexible and can be started at any time. Work at your own pace.

Support 24/7

Our support team is available every day to make sure that your education runs smoothly.  

Course Fees

Application fee : N/A
Tuition Fees : €5,490/year

Partial scholarships up to 60% off are offered subject to approval. Discounts available for payments made in full prior to commencing the programme.

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Teaching methodologies

The main teaching and learning methods at SSBR includes virtual classroom lectures, webinars and tutorials, practical learning, projects, and learning through research.

Assessment and verification

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

Flexible courses to fit around your busy schedule

Highly qualified and experienced professors available to help you get the qualification you deserve.

CURRICULUM

The M.A. in Peace & Humanitarian Management is meticulously crafted to transform students into professionals with a strategic outlook, decision-making capabilities, project leadership, and adaptability in competitive and demanding environments. It encompasses a practical and research-based approach, aimed at junior executives seeking to elevate their strategic management skills within the peace and humanitarian sectors. Spanning one and a half academic years (it CAN be completed in less), this master’s programme involves guided learning through virtual classrooms, seminars, webinars, and individual and group study. The diverse curriculum includes units on international peace studies, peacebuilding and peacekeeping, international law, and human rights protection, among others, totalling 120 credits. Through this programme, SSBR aims to address the training needs of participants, broadening their career prospects and enhancing their ability to make a significant impact in the fields of peace and humanitarian aid.  
First semester
Introduction To International Peace Studies (10 ECTS) Peacebuilding And Peacekeeping (10 ECTS) Peacekeeping Operations and Humanitarian Assistance (10 ECTS) Comparative Peace Processes (10 ECTS)  
Second semester
Animal Welfare–Environment–Sustainable Development (10 ECTS) International Law and Human Rights Protection (10 ECTS) Global Citizenship Education (10 ECTS) Principles Of Business for Non-Profit Organizations (10 ECTS)
Third Semester
Education In Emergencies(10 ECTS) Thesis (30 ECTS)
Admissions Requirements

            Graduation for the Class of 2025 will take place at Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

BSc (or equivalent qualification) from a recognized higher education institution or English level: IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) unless bachelors degree completed in English. Over 21 years of age at time of starting course Applicants must provide: Grade transcripts Your CV or resume ID or passport copy

ADMISSIONS 2026-7

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In Switzerland, the Swiss educational system is composed of Public and Private Institutions. It is important to highlight that normally, only Swiss public universities are recognized by the state.
Academic recognition is the recognition of a foreign qualification for the purpose of further studies. The need for academic recognition may arise when a person having a qualification from their home country seeks admission to a further stage of studies in a foreign country or seeks admission to further studies in the home country after completion of the previous stage or a period of study abroad. In principle, academic recognition is sought only for admission to further studies and in the majority of national systems is directly made by higher education institutions. Those institutions can define their own admission requirements according to the National Higher Education system established in their home country.
Private business schools, on the other hand, offer small classes and are not government-subsidized. They can show evidence of their quality assurance in education by gaining certification from such bodies as ASIC, QAHE, IACBE or other international accreditation agencies.
Faculty at private business schools usually work on a part-time basis, combining teaching with industry work. They are fully aware of the latest trends in their sector and teach it both in theory and in practice.
The teaching methodology is much more hands-on, interactive, and practical. This category of professors ultimately train students to be better prepared and offer insight into real-world markets. As a result, credible private schools venture overseas to gain programmatic accreditation and look for external supervision and global benchmarking.

SSBR is a private education provider based in Switzerland.

SSBR is a private business school and operates outside the Swiss federal accreditation framework for higher education institutions. It is not listed among institutions recognised under the Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA).

Within this context, SSBR provides higher education programmes and issues private qualifications at Bachelor, Master and Doctorate levels. These qualifications are private and are not state-recognised Swiss degrees.

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