MScApplied Development Sciences
MSc in Applied Development Sciences — Migration, Territory, Security & Development (M1 & M2)
Program Overview
Multidisciplinary master’s program on migration, territorial governance, security and development in fragile environments.
Program Overview
Purpose
Contribute to sustainable development by preparing professionals who can manage complex migration and security dynamics while promoting inclusive territorial strategies.
Goal
Strengthen learners’ capacities in migration management, territorial governance, security and development.
Program Objectives
- 1Design projects and mobilize funding
- 2Manage humanitarian projects effectively
- 3Develop/lead programs for displaced persons
- 4Address urgent and long-term needs of vulnerable populations
- 5Conduct operational management and auditing of humanitarian projects
- 6Lead change management in fragile contexts
- 7Develop managerial attitudes and skills for field operations
- 8Use IT tools for migration/refugee management
Expected Outcomes
- Secure funding for development and humanitarian projects
- Manage displacement and humanitarian programs
- Respond to urgent/long-term needs of vulnerable groups
- Perform operational management and auditing
- Lead organizational change in crisis-affected contexts
- Apply IT tools for migration/refugee management
- Demonstrate leadership in multicultural, sensitive settings
Target Audience
- Professionals in public, semi-public and private sectors
- Local government officials and policy practitioners
- NGO/humanitarian and civil society actors
- University graduates seeking specialization in migration, security and development
Program Details
Level
MSc
Category
Applied Development Sciences
Duration
18 months (incl. field internship), October–July
Admission Requirements
M1
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Automatic admission for PAID graduates; others via application review
M2
- Completion of M1 or equivalent
- OR a Master’s in another discipline plus ≥3 years professional experience