Organization: Università della Svizzera italiana
Registration deadline: 27 Jul 2018
Starting date: 26 Aug 2018
Ending date: 06 Sep 2019
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 6 blocks in Lugano, Switzerland.
- The first 5 blocks are 1 week each.
- Block 6 is 12 days and includes thesis defense and graduation.
All courses are taught in English and the full program takes 1 year to complete. This part-time format allows participants to earn their master degree while working full-time.
The program welcomes humanitarian practitioners with at least 3 years of related experience. MASHLM students 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.
Participants are awarded an Advanced Master’s Degree and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from the Università della Svizzera italiana.
Why MASHLM?
| The FORMAT: You continue to work full time while earning your degree.
| The IMPACT: You can immediately apply the tools and methodologies learned in class. You learn key skills through real-world humanitarian challenges.
| The FUTURE: You gain core skills that employers need. MASHLM students have been rewarded with greater responsibility, promotions, and career advancement.
| The NETWORK: You are welcomed into our global community made up of your peers and faculty from all over the world, from a wide range of organizations. You can tap into this network to bring a global perspective to your humanitarian issues.
| The FACULTY: You work in small groups with experts and scholars from leading universities and humanitarian organizations including MIT, Georgia Tech, USAID, and the Red Cross
| The LEAN SIGMA SIX: Students earn a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Green Belt certification in addition to their Master (MAS) degree.
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:
