Master’s Program in
Peace and Conflict Resolution
Assessment and Grading
Program Fee
$ 2950
- First Semester: $750.
- Second Semester: $750.
- Third Semester: $750.
- Fourth Semester: $700.
Total Credit Hours: 45
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for enrolment onto the above programs an applicant must have the following:
- Application letter.
- Original and Copies of Certificate and Transcript Authenticated by the higher education
- Valid Passport
- 4 Pictures with Color
- Payment of the registration fee: $100
Career Opportunities
A Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution prepares graduates with the expertise to analyze, manage, and resolve conflicts effectively, enhancing peace in various contexts. With this degree, individuals can pursue roles such as Conflict Resolution Specialist, mediating disputes and facilitating peace processes; Peacebuilding Practitioner, implementing projects that promote peace; and Humanitarian Aid Coordinator, managing aid programs in conflict-affected areas. Other opportunities include positions as Policy Analysts in government or international organizations, focusing on conflict prevention and resolution strategies.
Core Courses
- Concept and theories in Conflict Resolution
- Peace and Security in a Global Context
- Research Methodology
- Concept and tools of conflict analysis
- Concept and theory of peace
- Comparative dimension of religion and peace
- Religion and peace building
- Media and Conflict Resolution
- African Traditional Methods of Conflict Resolution
- Somali Traditional Methods of Conflict Resolution
- Environmental Security and Conflict Resolution
- Early Warning and Early Response Mechanism
- Dissertation
Duration
2 years in four semesters
Program Goals
The goals of the program are:
- Equip students with the skills to analyze the causes and dynamics of various types of conflicts, including ethnic, religious, and territorial disputes.
- Teach strategic approaches to peacebuilding and conflict prevention, emphasizing negotiation, mediation, and facilitation techniques that foster sustainable peace.
- Develop a deep understanding of different cultural perspectives and the role of cultural factors in conflicts and conflict resolution.
- Foster ethical leadership in conflict zones, emphasizing the importance of human rights and ethical decision-making in the deployment of conflict resolution strategies.
- Enhance students' abilities to conduct rigorous research and apply it in practical settings, preparing them for fieldwork in conflict-affected areas.
- Cultivate skills necessary for the clear and effective communication of complex ideas to diverse audiences, crucial for advocacy and public education on peace issues.
- Provide insights into both global international conflicts and local disputes, preparing students to work at various levels from local community settings to international organizations.
- Encourage innovative thinking in the application of new technologies and methodologies to conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
- Prepare students for careers in international organizations, government agencies, non-profits, and NGOs focused on peace, conflict resolution, and humanitarian efforts.
Program Description
The Master’s Program in Peace and Conflict Resolution is an interdisciplinary academic initiative aimed at producing leaders who can effectively manage and resolve conflicts in various environments, from local to global scales. The program integrates theories and methodologies from international relations, psychology, law, anthropology, and sociology, providing students with a broad understanding of the complex dynamics of peace and conflict. Students will explore the roles of diplomacy, international cooperation, and community engagement in preventing, managing, and resolving conflicts.