Study location	Italy, Siena
Type	Postgraduate Diploma - Executive Master (Post Bachelor’s Degree), full-time
Nominal duration	12 months (60 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MPD

Tuition fee	Tuition fees are paid annually in installments based on the total amount. Read more at admission.unisi.it/?p=1204
Application fee	€40 per program You will receive an e-mail with the payment instructions.

Entry qualification

Master/Postgraduate diploma (or higher) Candidates are required to hold a three-year degree (B.A.) Admission criteria To be enrolled in the Master programme in Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action applicants are required to have: a BA or Italian equivalent 4 years degree or any other Italian or foreign approved degree. After the evaluation You will be notified about acceptance approximately one month after the application deadline. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. Schools and universities usually provide documentation translated into English. If this is not available, an official translation will be required, along with certification of the authenticity of the original documents. Review the documents required for the admission application at this link: admission.unisi.it/?p=1193 Review the documents required for enrollment (upon admission) at the link admission.unisi.it/?p=1193 Procedures at the Italian Diplomatic Representatives Non-EU citizens Non-EU citizens are invited to contact the Italian Diplomatic Representation of their countries as soon as possible in order to obtain all the required documents for the pre-enrollment at the University of Siena and for information regarding the VISA process. EU citizens – Non EU citizens with regular permit to stay – Italians with degrees obtained abroad They must contact the appropriate Italian Diplomatic Representation in order to obtain all the documents required for enrollment in the University of Siena.

Territory requirements	Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): World.

Language requirements

English In order to take the MSc courses, students must have an adequate knowledge of the English language, at least of level B2 as established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Students can demonstrate to possess the required knowledge level either through a recognized international certification (see the list of international certifications recognized by the University of Siena), or by passing a B2 level exam at the Centro Linguistico di Ateneo (CLA). After the enrolment in Siena, students having an international certification must present it to the CLA office and apply for recognition. The CLA is located in Piazza San Francesco 7, Siena (more details can be found in the related website). For students requiring to pass the B2 exam, the University of Siena offers B2 level courses. Dates of the exams and timetables of the courses are reported in the CLA website. The timetable of the English courses is also included in the MSc courses timetable. Students are strongly encouraged to pass the B2 exam as soon as possible. English level

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Referenti: Prof. Luca Verzichelli; Prof. Francesco Olmastroni; Dr. Mario Ghioldi Address: Via Mattioli 10, 53100 Siena Tel. 0577233483 – 0577235292 E-mail: verzichelli@unisi.it

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Overview

Students of the Master programme in Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action will develop knowledge on the theoretical and practical aspects of humanitarian aid and conflict management, also having the possibility to interact in an intercultural and international environment. Students will delve into the debate and will be acquainted with the main analytical tools for the study and assessment of humanitarian and conflict resolution practices in crisis and emergency contexts. The training will be offered through a variety of modules and seminars held by academics, practitioners and experts working for international organisations involved in the humanitarian response to regional and global crises.

Graduates of the Master program “Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action” develop a wide range of knowledge including practical and theoretical aspects of conflict management in a intercultural environment and humanitarian actions. They are provided with key issues and training activities on current debates concerning the issues of humanitarian responses in a context of crisis. The training will be pursued through a variety of modules and seminars presented by academics, practitioners and organisations that shape humanitarian responses around the world.

For other documents and information, see: www.unisi.it/didattica/post-laurea/masters/conflict-management-and-humanitarian-action-master-executive-0

Web Page: www.master-cmha.unisi.it/

Program structure

See www.master-cmha.unisi.it

The course is taught entirely in English.

Career opportunities

This innovative programme uses different perspectives through its course offerings, international partnerships, and organizational training. The majority of the classes are specifically developed for this programme and it also considers the new roles that conflict management and humanitarian aid offer.