Organization: Università della Svizzera italiana
Registration deadline: 11 Dec 2016
Starting date: 22 Jan 2017
Ending date: 08 Sep 2018
The Master of Advanced Studies in Humanitarian Logistics and Management (MASHLM) is a part-time executive program for humanitarian professionals.
MASHLM provides training in the key areas of supply chain management, process and project management, strategic management, and humanitarian action. Students attend five sessions in Lugano, Switzerland. Each session lasts two weeks and all courses are taught in English. This part-time format allows participants to earn their master's degree while working full-time.
The program welcomes humanitarian practitioners with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Participants come from all over the world and work in diverse fields within a humanitarian context including logistics, procurement, HR, WASH, ICT, child protection, and transportation. They bring a wealth of knowledge from the field into the classroom, enriching lessons and ensuring project work is highly relevant.
Students are awarded an Advanced Master’s Degree and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from the Università della Svizzera italiana.
How to register:
Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis until all places are filled. Students requiring a visa for Switzerland are strongly urged to apply as early as possible. The visa process can take up to 3 months.
Forms and information can be found at:
http://www.mashlm.usi.ch/application
MASHLM 09 begins Jan. 22, 2017 in Lugano, Switzerland.
