Master's in Crisis Management and Peacebuilding

The Master's in Crisis Management and Peacebuilding at Umeå University offers a thorough understanding of crisis management and peacebuilding at national and international levels. The program focuses on governance in situations of uncertainty caused by crises, disasters, and conflicts. You will gain the skills to analyze and manage uncertainty with insights into crisis management systems, legal frameworks, power dynamics, and societal reconstruction planning. In addition, the program provides detailed training in research methods and scientific report writing. You can complete this program in one year (60 credits) or two years (120 credits). The first year includes mandatory courses such as Crisis Management Systems in Comparative Perspective. Global and Regional Governance, and Reconstruction after Crisis and Disasters. These courses prepare you for your Master's thesis. The program also offers opportunities to choose elective courses and internships from other disciplines and universities both in Sweden and abroad. This program allows you to tailor your studies by selecting courses, internships, and thesis topics that align with your peace and conflict studies career goals. You will also gain practical experience through internships. Preparing you for a successful career in crisis management and peacebuilding.

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