The MAS in Peace & Conflict aims at understanding how peacebuilding can transform violent conflicts by using peaceful means, promoting peace, rebuilding societies affected by war and preventing violence from re-emerging. This MAS program bridges academic findings with current insights from peacebuilding practice.
In this program you will:
- Understand latest academic findings on violent conflict and conflict prevention.
- Become familiar with various conflict contexts.
- Acquire practical peacebuilding skills and tools.
- Learn how to design and support peacebuilding programs and reflect critically on peacebuilding practices.
- Lay the foundation for your next career step.
- Exchange experiences and become part of a community of practice.
Structure:
MAS participants enroll in the DAS Peace & Conflict and acquire 30 ECTS. After a successful completion of the DAS Peace & Conflict, they can attend further modules to receive a MAS degree. MAS participants have to conclude the following modules in order to receive their MAS certificate.
- MAS Introductory Module
- Advanced Courses (6-8 courses at swisspeace or partner institutions)
- MAS Final Thesis relevant to participants’ work or career development.
For more information take a look at our program framework.
Tuition fee: CHF 29’800
Application & Contact:
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Contact us at academy@swisspeace.ch