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MScApplied Development SciencesOnline

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

October 19, 2026September 30, 2027
Registration Deadline:September 30, 2026
MSc in Migration, Territory, Security & Development (M1 & M2)

Program Summary

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

Duration
18 months (incl. field internship), October–July
Campus
Virtual Campus / E-Learning Platform

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

  • 1
    Design projects and mobilize funding
  • 2
    Manage humanitarian projects effectively
  • 3
    Develop/lead programs for displaced persons
  • 4
    Address urgent and long-term needs of vulnerable populations
  • 5
    Conduct operational management and auditing of humanitarian projects
  • 6
    Lead change management in fragile contexts
  • 7
    Develop managerial attitudes and skills for field operations
  • 8
    Use 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

LevelMSc
CategoryApplied Development Sciences
Duration18 months (incl. field internship), October–July
ModeOnline
CampusVirtual Campus / E-Learning Platform
LanguageMulti-lingual

Organized By

Pan African Institute for Development – East & Southern Africa (PAID-ESA)

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

Financial Information

Scholarships

Available

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