University of Groningen
Core Module: Humanitarian Response
BA International Relations and International Organisation, in-person
This course focuses on understanding humanitarian response by exploring rich and varied histories of humanitarianism, discussion the role of civil society and non-governmental organisations, and unpacking current challenges to humanitarian endeavours.
Professionalisation Elective: Monitoring and Evaluation
MA International Relations and International Organisation, in-person
This course introduces students to concepts and practices of monitoring and evaluation. We explore debates within the field and alternatives to Euro-centric paradigms, such as Made in Africa Evaluation.
Management in Humanitarian Action
MA Humanitarian Action, in-person
This course introduces students to the management of humanitarian organisations and projects. The purpose is to connect theory and experience, to develop practical skills backed by critical thinking and analysis.
Advanced Management in Humanitarian Action
MA Humanitarian Action, in-person
This course focuses on the intersection of ethics and action in managing humanitarian response. Students connect current events to topics including security management, information management, and duty of care.
Deakin University
Humanitarian Development Nexus
MA Humanitarianism and Development, online
This course critically analyses the nexus between relief, rehabilitation and development. It explores the reasons for existing divisions, the resulting problems and the way this approach can undermine development gains and hinders resilience building.
Dynamics and Dilemmas of the Humanitarian Sector
MA Humanitarian Assistance, in-person
This course provides a critical understanding of the key policy issues currently facing the humanitarian sector, with a focus on geo-political trends and their implications for the delivery of principled humanitarian action in conflict contexts.
MA Humanitarian Assistance/MA Humanitarianism and Development, in-person and online
This introductory course includes an overview of humanitarianism and key issues in humanitarian responses.
Applied Humanitarian Assistance: From Theory to Practice
MA Humanitarian Assistance, hybrid
This course culminates in an in-person intensive week, which includes a simulation. Students discuss issues of implementation, political, geographic, organisational, and power issues involved in responses to complex disaster situations.
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Humanitarian Contexts
MA Humanitarian Assistance/MA Humanitarianism and Development, in-person and online
This course includes case studies to explore how Disaster Risk Reduction programmes are put into practice as well as the examination of Disaster Risk Management outcomes from humanitarian and emergency responses.
Humanitarian Action Team Internship (HATI)
BA programmes in Faculty of Arts and Education, online
HATI is a team-based work-integrated learning opportunity for undergraduate students, culminating in a week-long intensive and simulation, delivered in partnership with RedR Australia.
Evidence and Decision Making in Humanitarian Action
MA Humanitarianism and Development, online
This course explores the generation of evidence in humanitarian action, and its use as a basis for humanitarian decision making.
Fundamentals of Humanitarian Management
MA Humanitarian Assistance, in-person and online
This course considers challenges faced by humanitarian organisations and managers operating in humanitarian contexts.