Program Overview

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Executive Master International Law in Armed Conflict

Overview

The Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict is an innovative and intellectually challenging online programme designed for professionals with demanding responsibilities. It provides the legal tools to address complex contemporary conflicts, human rights negotiations, and criminal proceedings.

Objectives

• Acquire specialised knowledge concerning the legal framework applicable to armed conflict
• Develop analytical tools and improve expertise in international law
• Understanding complex contemporary armed conflicts and humanitarian emergencies

Audience

• Diplomat
• Lawyer
• Legal advisor
• Judge
• NGO staff
• Human rights advocate
• Media specialist
• Professional working in emergency situations
• UN staff and staff from other international organisations

Programme

The programme is structured around 4 modules and the writing of a final paper:

• Public International Law
• International Humanitarian Law
• International Human Rights Law (including International Refugee Law)
• International Criminal Law

Registration

Registration Deadline

30 May 2025

Application Opening

3 February 2025

Fees

• CHF 18'000.-

Admission Criteria

Candidates must have:

• Work experience in a relevant field
• A bachelor's degree
• Proficiency in English: candidates whose mother tongue is not English must provide a certificate to prove their knowledge of English or a statement highlighting their solid background in English
• Colour Copy of passport
• Cover letter

Curriculum

Period

September 2025 - October 2027

Credits

60 ECTS credits

Format

Online, part-time programme

Pedagogical Method

• Online courses at lunchtime (12:00 14:00 CET), from Wednesday - Friday
• World-renowned faculty and leading experts

Assessment

• Quiz
• Written exams
• End of programme master paper

Partnerships / Collaboration

Diploma Delivered Jointly By

University of Geneva, IHEID

Director(s)

Prof. Paola GAETA, Professor of International Law at the Geneva Graduate Institute and the Director at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

Coordinator(s)

Ana KILIBARDA, Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

The programme contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by providing professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex contemporary conflicts and humanitarian emergencies.