MAS Framework Courses
The MAS framework connects individual modules (courses) by providing practice-oriented peacebuilding skills and academic knowledge that enhance participants’ learning outcomes.
The framework is made up of five components:
- Introductory course on peace and conflict theories, the international legal framework, institutional peacebuilding architecture and prevailing policies & debates (online)
- Academic writing course (online)
- Peacebuilding methodologies training (on-site)
- Summer school (on-site)
- Concluding module in the form of a thesis or a project proposal
In addition to the Framework Courses, MAS participants select from the following modules (courses):
> CAS Civilian Peacebuilding Course
September 2014 – August 2015, 25 days on-site, 20 ECTS, register by 30 June
> CAS Peacebuilding Methodologies Course
September 2014 – August 2015, 15 days on-site, 10 ECTS
> Business, Conflict & Peace Course
6-10 October 2014, 5 days on-site, 5 ECTS, register by 31 July
> Conflict Prevention & Early Warning Course
10-14 November 2014, 5 days on-site, 5 ECTS, register by 31 August
> CAS National Dialogue & Peace Mediation Course
19-28 January 2015, 10 days on-site, 10 ECTS, register by 31 October
> CAS Fragility, Conflict & Statebuilding Course
2-11 March 2015, 10 days on-site, 10 ECTS, register by 31 December
> Gender Equality & Peacebuilding Course
13-17 April 2015, 5 days on-site, 5 ECTS, register by 31 January
> CAS Dealing with the Past Course
4-10 May 2015, 7 days on-site, 10 ECTS, register by 28 February
> Summer School
29 June - 5 July 2015, 7 days on-site, 5 ECTS, register by 31 March
Methodology & Assignments
MAS participants are required to complete all Framework Courses and a selected number of other modules (courses) to bring their credit total to 60 ECTS. All courses are composed of online assignments and on-site training.
Course methodologies include expert inputs, peer exchange, skills training, case studies, structured reflection, simulation exercises and self-study.
Language
Courses are taught in English but assignments may be written in English, German or French
(upon request).
Diploma
Successful participants are awarded a Master of Advanced Studies in Peace & Conflict Transformation Diploma (60 ECTS) offered by swisspeace and the University of Basel.
Non-MAS participants are awarded a Certificate of Advanced Studies on successful completion of CAS courses, and a Confirmation of Participation for other courses.
