Academic Excellence

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Discover our comprehensive range of programs designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact in development across Africa.

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BSc

11 programs

BSc (Top-Up L3) — Business & Cooperative Management

BSc (Top-Up L3) — Business & Cooperative Management

BSc12 months (incl. field internship)
Business Administration

Management of businesses, NGOs, associations, CIGs and cooperatives with strong field practice.

BSc (Top-Up L3) — Development Planning & Project Management

BSc (Top-Up L3) — Development Planning & Project Management

BSc12 months (incl. field internship)
Project Management

Top-up year focused on strategic and technical skills for planning and supervising development projects.

BSc (Top-Up L3) — Development Programming & Regional Integration

BSc (Top-Up L3) — Development Programming & Regional Integration

BSc12 months (incl. field internship)
Project Management

Skilled planning and implementation of national/regional development initiatives.

BSc (Top-Up L3) — Environment & Natural Resource Management

BSc (Top-Up L3) — Environment & Natural Resource Management

BSc12 months (incl. field internship)
Environmental Studies

Prepares graduates to manage natural resources sustainably using modern tools.

BSc (Top-Up L3) — Project Analysis & Evaluation (PAE)

BSc (Top-Up L3) — Project Analysis & Evaluation (PAE)

BSc12 months (incl. field internship)
Project Management

Hands-on skills to identify, design, finance and evaluate development projects.

BSc in Banking & Microfinance Management
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BSc in Banking & Microfinance Management

BSc3 academic years
Business Administration

Prepares students for roles in banking, finance and microfinance through theory and practice.

BSc in Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Management

BSc in Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Management

BSc3 academic years (6 semesters)
Business Administration

Specialization in logistics, procurement, and supply chain to design, plan, execute, and optimize supply systems across organizations.

BSc in Migration, Territory, Development & Refugee Management

BSc in Migration, Territory, Development & Refugee Management

BSc3 academic years (routes into Years 1, 2, 3 based on prior study)
Humanitarian Studies

Explores migration, territorial dynamics, socio-economic development and refugee protection.

BSc in Public Administration

BSc in Public Administration

BSc3 academic years
Applied Development Sciences

Builds skills to plan, implement and evaluate public programs and policies.

Third Year BSc. in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing

Third Year BSc. in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing

BSc12 months (incl. field internship)
Applied Development Sciences

This program introduces students to the science and practical application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing for collecting, managing, analysing, and visualizing spatial (location-based) data. It equips learners with the skills to produce accurate maps, interpret satellite and drone imagery, and generate evidence-based insights for decision-making in development planning, climate resilience, disaster risk management, natural resource governance, urban growth, agriculture, public health, and infrastructure development. The interdisciplinary curriculum blends geospatial technologies with environmental science, statistics, field data collection, spatial modelling, and digital mapping, while integrating global and African development perspectives. Graduates are prepared to support governments, NGOs, UN agencies, and private sector institutions with reliable geospatial intelligence for sustainable development and territorial planning.

Third-Year BSc in Financial Crime, Fraud & Compliance Studies (TOP-UP)

Third-Year BSc in Financial Crime, Fraud & Compliance Studies (TOP-UP)

BSc12 months (incl. field internship)
Business Administration

Fast-track your career with this globally relevant one-year BSc Top-Up designed for ambitious learners and working professionals from Africa, the Global South, and beyond. In just 12 months, you will gain the practical, employer-ready skills needed to succeed in: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance & Regulatory Risk Management Fraud Prevention, Detection & Investigations Financial Intelligence, Ethics & Governance

MBA

1 program

MBA in Supply Chain Management

MBA in Supply Chain Management

MBA18 months
Business Administration

Advanced supply chain leadership: design, planning, execution and control to create net value.

MSc

13 programs

MSc in Anti-Money Laundering & Compliance Investigations (AMLCI)

MSc in Anti-Money Laundering & Compliance Investigations (AMLCI)

MSc18 months
Business Administration

This programme prepares learners to understand and respond to modern financial crime threats by developing advanced skills in anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CFT), compliance investigations, and financial intelligence. It equips participants with the competencies to design and manage compliance systems, conduct suspicious transaction analysis, implement KYC and due diligence processes, and investigate emerging risks such as crypto-enabled laundering and cross-border financial crime. Graduates are prepared to support financial institutions, regulators, fintechs, law enforcement agencies, and international organisations in protecting financial systems and strengthening integrity.

MSc in Applied Development Sciences — Environment & Natural Resource Management (M1 & M2 ENRM)

MSc in Applied Development Sciences — Environment & Natural Resource Management (M1 & M2 ENRM)

MSc18 months (M1 & M2)
Environmental Studies

Advanced environmental management balancing protection and economic needs.

MSc in Development Programming & Regional Integration (PDIR)

MSc in Development Programming & Regional Integration (PDIR)

MSc18 months (incl. field internship), October–July
Project Management

Advanced knowledge and practical skills for national and regional development planning and integration.

MSc in Humanitarian Logistics Management (M1 & M2)
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MSc in Humanitarian Logistics Management (M1 & M2)

MSc18 months (incl. field internship), October–July
Humanitarian Studies

Prepares professionals to lead humanitarian operations with strong logistics and project management skills.

MSc in Migration, Territory, Security & Development (M1 & M2)

MSc in Migration, Territory, Security & Development (M1 & M2)

MSc18 months (incl. field internship), October–July
Applied Development Sciences

Multidisciplinary master’s program on migration, territorial governance, security and development in fragile environments.

MSc in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

MSc in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

MSc18 months
Project Management

Results-based M&E aligned with UN/World Bank standards for development programs.

MSc in Occupational Health & Safety Management

MSc in Occupational Health & Safety Management

MSc18 months
Public Health

Leadership and risk management for safer, more resilient organizations.

MSc in Peace, Conflict & International Relations

MSc in Peace, Conflict & International Relations

MSc2 academic years (PGD track: 1 academic year)
Peace & Development

Masters-level focus on armed conflicts, peace and international relations with applied simulations.

MSc in Project Management

MSc in Project Management

MSc18 months (incl. field internship), October–July
Project Management

Advanced skills to plan, implement and manage projects in complex environments.

MSc in Public Health (MPH)

MSc in Public Health (MPH)

MSc18 months (3 semesters; starts October)
Public Health

Trans-global, trans-disciplinary MPH with routes in HSM, disease control, epidemiology, maternal/reproductive/child health.

MSc in Social & Solidarity Economy (M1 & M2 ESS)

MSc in Social & Solidarity Economy (M1 & M2 ESS)

MSc18 months (incl. field internship), October–July
Environmental Studies

Sustainable development, biodiversity management, impact assessment and social entrepreneurship.

MSc. in Fraud Auditing & Forensic Accounting

MSc. in Fraud Auditing & Forensic Accounting

MSc18 months
Business Administration

This programme provides advanced training in fraud detection, forensic auditing, and forensic accounting techniques used to investigate complex financial misconduct in both private and public sector environments. It equips learners with practical skills to identify financial statement manipulation, trace illicit financial flows, collect and manage digital evidence, and support prosecution processes through litigation support and expert reporting. The curriculum integrates risk-based auditing approaches, investigative tools, and real-world case analysis to strengthen organisational resilience against fraud and corruption.

MSc. in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Geospatial Science

MSc. in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Geospatial Science

MSc18 months
Applied Development Sciences

This programme provides advanced training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geospatial Science, equipping learners with high-level competencies to collect, process, analyse, and interpret spatial data for complex decision-making across development, governance, climate resilience, and humanitarian operations. It builds expertise in spatial modelling, geostatistics, remote sensing analytics, geospatial databases, and digital mapping to support evidence-based planning and policy. The curriculum integrates modern geospatial technologies—including satellite imagery interpretation, drone-based mapping, location intelligence, and GIS programming—while emphasizing practical applications in urban planning, land administration, environmental monitoring, disaster risk reduction, infrastructure development, agriculture, and public health surveillance. Graduates will be prepared to deliver professional geospatial solutions for governments, international development agencies, research institutions, and the private sector.

PGD

2 programs

PGD in Health Care Management
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PGD in Health Care Management

PGD12 months (1 academic year)
Public Health

Develops managerial skills and competencies for public health systems leadership.

PGD/MSc — NGO & Civil Society Organization (CSO) Management

PGD/MSc — NGO & Civil Society Organization (CSO) Management

PGDPGD: 1 year (2 semesters); MSc: 18 months (3 semesters)
Humanitarian Studies

Management competencies and analytical capabilities for national and international NGOs.

HTD

4 programs

HTD — Community Assessment & Local Development Planning (Development Studies)

HTD — Community Assessment & Local Development Planning (Development Studies)

HTD2 years (4 semesters); fieldwork 2 months/year
Project Management

Year 1: community assessment; Year 2: participatory local development planning and implementation.

HTD — Global Governance & Human Security

HTD — Global Governance & Human Security

HTD1–2 years
Peace & Development

Theory + applied learning on human rights, sustainability, public health and peacebuilding.

HTD — Sustainable Agribusiness & Pastoral Systems
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HTD — Sustainable Agribusiness & Pastoral Systems

HTD1–2 years
Environmental Studies

Foundations in crop/livestock systems, followed by applied agribusiness, value chains and climate-smart practices.

HTD — Water Diplomacy, Governance & Environmental Peacebuilding

HTD — Water Diplomacy, Governance & Environmental Peacebuilding

HTD1 year (2 semesters)
Peace & Development

Water diplomacy, international water law, negotiation/mediation, climate resilience and transboundary management.

Diploma

1 program

Diploma — Environmental Peacebuilding & Transhumance Governance
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Diploma — Environmental Peacebuilding & Transhumance Governance

Diploma1 academic year (2 semesters)
Peace & Development

Intensive training on conflicts linked to pastoral mobility and climate change; policy design and governance.

Executive

2 programs

EXECUTIVE MASTER’S DEGREE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE MASTER’S DEGREE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Executive12 months
Project Management

The Executive Master’s Degree in Project Management is a professionally oriented programme designed to equip experienced professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills to plan, implement, monitor, and successfully deliver projects across diverse sectors. The programme combines global project management standards with real-world tools, case studies, and applied leadership practices to strengthen performance, accountability, and results delivery in both public and private institutions. Graduates will be prepared to lead complex projects, manage stakeholders, optimize resources, and drive sustainable development outcomes in dynamic environments.

Executive Master — Peace & Development Management (EX-MPDM)

Executive Master — Peace & Development Management (EX-MPDM)

Executive12 months (incl. field internship), October–July
Peace & Development

Executive-level mastery of the links between peace and development, governance and humanitarian action.

Training

9 programs

Advanced Leadership Course for Teachers & Trainers (Weekend Shifts)

Training4 days (2 weekends: Fri & Sat)
Advanced Training

Flexible weekend leadership program for educators moving from classroom instruction to institutional leadership.

Advanced Training in Resource Mobilization, Grants & Financial Compliance with Donors

Training4 days
Advanced Training

Short, practice-oriented training on donor engagement, proposal design, grant management and financial compliance.

Advanced Training — Applied Information Management for Migration & Emergency Operations (5 days)

Advanced Training — Applied Information Management for Migration & Emergency Operations (5 days)

Training5 days
Advanced Training

Hands-on data collection, processing, analysis and visualization (ODK, GIS, SQL, MS Access, Visual Studio) for migration/emergency ops.

Advanced Training — Gender Equality Programming & Coordination in Humanitarian Action (4 days)

Advanced Training — Gender Equality Programming & Coordination in Humanitarian Action (4 days)

Training4 days
Advanced Training

Mainstream gender across clusters and sectors in preparedness, response and recovery.

Advanced Training — Gender-Responsive Climate Action in Humanitarian Assistance (4 days)

Advanced Training — Gender-Responsive Climate Action in Humanitarian Assistance (4 days)

Training4 days
Advanced Training

Integrate gender perspectives into climate-responsive humanitarian programs.

Advanced Training — Sexual & Reproductive Health Knowledge Management (4 days)
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Advanced Training — Sexual & Reproductive Health Knowledge Management (4 days)

Training4 days
Advanced Training

Collect, manage, analyze and disseminate SRH information for evidence-based decisions.

Certification Course in GIS & Remote Sensing for Environment & Climate Science
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Certification Course in GIS & Remote Sensing for Environment & Climate Science

Training2 Weeks (40 Hours Total)
Environmental Studies

A concentrated, practice-oriented two-week program that equips participants with both foundational and advanced geospatial skills relevant to modern environmental and climate challenges. Designed for researchers, conservationists, environmentalists, geographers, climatologists, NGO professionals, and natural resource management experts.

Professional Certificate in Business Continuity & Records Management in Emergencies
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Professional Certificate in Business Continuity & Records Management in Emergencies

Training4 Days
Business Administration

An intensive, practice-driven program that equips professionals with the skills to protect critical records, ensure operational continuity, and lead effectively before, during, and after crises—from climate shocks to digital threats. Designed for leaders shaping resilient institutions aligned with the SDGs.

Professional Certificate in Public Health Informatics & Data-Driven Decision Making
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Professional Certificate in Public Health Informatics & Data-Driven Decision Making

Training6 Days (100% Online)
Public Health

An intensive 6-day professional certificate programme designed to strengthen the capacity of public health professionals, researchers, epidemiologists, data practitioners, and decision-makers to effectively use health data for planning, surveillance, policy formulation, and emergency response. Delivered fully online through PAID-ESA's e-Learning platform.