PROFESSIONAL MASTER'S DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND HUMANITARIAN ACTION

In an increasingly complex global world, managers of national and international projects within organizations help structures/institutions position themselves in an open transnational market and develop projects that generate value and/or promote humanistic principles (internationalization of solidarity). They therefore occupy a strategic position within organizations (advising and supporting organizational leaders in the development of strategies for growth, transformation, adaptation, and change management).

Objectives

Adopting a comprehensive ERD (Emergency, Rehabilitation, Development) approach

Adapting humanitarian actions to conflict situations

Develop humanitarian projects and project management tools, taking into account geopolitical, food, and health factors.

Evaluate a humanitarian project (territorial, economic, social impact, etc.)

Develop strategies for representing interests (geopolitics, diplomacy)

The most

International mobility

Training provided by recognized experts in international humanitarian development action

A concrete project for training in humanitarian action mapping and the production of technical and financial documents, tested in the field

The involvement of numerous actors in international solidarity (emergency responders, post-crisis workers, financiers, diplomats, logisticians)

You will be

Graduates of the Professional Master's in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Action are humanitarian professionals capable of understanding the socio-cultural issues (health, food, water-related conflicts, etc.) affecting regions in France and around the world. They support regional development as an important area of work in order to structure local skills and public policies throughout the world.

SKILLS

RNCP39386BC01 – Define a strategy for developing the organization in its national and/or international environment
RNCP39386BC02 – Designing products, services, and processes within the framework of projects with a social and solidarity impact
RNCP39386BC03 – Overseeing the operational implementation of responsible development projects
RNCP39386BC04 – Managing and leading multicultural and multidisciplinary teams

Subjects taught

Strategic management

Safety and security of humanitarian actions

Migration issues

Project financing

Human resources management

Supply Chain

International cooperation

Preparing for departure

Speakers

Doctors, executives, managers, experts in their field of specialization

In one of these three destinations: Brussels, Dublin, or Tunis.

Brussels

Mobility in Brussels is a key strategic lever for the training of our professional Master's students. As the European capital, institutional crossroads, and international economic hub, Brussels offers a unique environment for understanding the contemporary dynamics of governance, regulation, and innovation. By studying or interning there, our students gain access to an exceptionally dense professional ecosystem: European institutions, diplomatic representations, international organizations, think tanks, multinational companies, and civil society actors. This immersion develops their ability to thrive in multicultural contexts, master the codes of public decision-making, and enhance their employability in high-growth sectors.

For The Land School of Management, this mobility is part of a real-world approach to education: exposing students to the places where international standards, strategies, and cooperation are developed. Brussels thus becomes a natural extension of our educational project, offering everyone a formative experience that is consistent with the academic and professional ambitions of our professional master's program.

 

Dublin

Mobility in Dublin offers our students a unique immersion in one of Europe's most dynamic educational, economic, and cultural ecosystems. An English-speaking capital city that is innovative and resolutely international, Dublin boasts an exceptional network of universities, technology companies, financial centers, and creative organizations. Studying or interning in Dublin allows students to strengthen their English language skills while evolving in a professional environment renowned for its agility, openness, and entrepreneurial spirit. The presence of the world's leading players in digital technology, finance, and innovation provides a concrete, stimulating learning environment that is directly connected to contemporary issues.

For The Land School of Management, this mobility is fully in line with our real-world teaching approach: exposing students to international contexts that combine innovation, cultural diversity, and demanding professional practices. Dublin thus becomes a strategic space for experience and training, perfectly aligned with the academic and professional ambitions of our professional Master's program.

 

Tunis

Mobility in Tunis offers our students immersion in the heart of a rapidly changing Mediterranean region, where legal tradition, entrepreneurial dynamism, and international openness converge. As Tunisia's political, economic, and cultural capital, Tunis provides an ideal environment for understanding contemporary issues in law, governance, innovation, and Euro-Mediterranean relations. By studying or interning there, students gain access to a rich ecosystem of public institutions, law firms, growing companies, international organizations, civil society actors, and emerging technology hubs. This immersion develops their ability to work in intercultural contexts, understand diverse legal frameworks, and strengthen their professional agility in a strategic space connecting Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

For The Land School of Management, this mobility is fully in line with our real-world teaching approach: offering our students opportunities to gain experience in a setting that combines cultural diversity, geopolitical issues, and demanding professional practices. Tunis thus becomes a structured learning environment, consistent with the academic and international ambitions of our professional Master's program.

Duration

From 1 to 2 years, from September to August

Rhythm

Initial or work-study


educational methods

Vocational education
Academic instruction
Modules Capitalizing on prior learning
Project Modules
Educational tours and meetings

Assessment methods

Group summary report
Individual or group oral exams
Individual case study
Group simulation/role-play oral exams
Final thesis

The targeted qualification comprises four skill sets, with the possibility of validating one or more skill sets. Candidates must have validated all four skill sets and passed the cross-disciplinary assessment in order to obtain the targeted qualification.

Diploma/certification

Level 7 professional certification "Manager of national and international projects for organizations," registered with the RNCP under number 39386, by decision of the Director General of France Compétences dated July 19, 2024, issued by APTIM, NSF codes 310, 340.

Continuing education

The objective of the professional master's degree is to enable candidates to enter the workforce upon completion of the program.

Career opportunities 

  • Mission Coordinator
  • NGO network coordinator
  • NGO manager
  • Field coordinator
  • Program Manager
  • Development Project Manager
  • Logistics specialist
  • HR and Finance Services Administrator
  • Association Director
  • Admission to the first year: hold a three-year higher education degree (license, bachelor's degree, etc.). Training accessible through VAE ( validation of acquired experience) and eligible for CPF (Personal Training Account).
  • Entry into the second year: candidates must have successfully completed the FAST TRACK program or hold a four-year degree. A partial VAE program will be required prior to entering the fifth year.
  • Admission test followed by analysis of academic results for the last two years and the current year; optional individual interview at the discretion of the selection committee.
  • Applicants may be eligible for a reduced course load or skills validation based on their academic background and professional and personal experience, subject to review of their application.
  • Training accessible to people with disabilities; please contact us to discuss the arrangements for your participation.

Initially: €8,500 per year

Work-study contract: €11,000 per year covered by OPCO (skills operators)

December 11, 2025

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