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Our Programmes

At UNITAR, we understand the challenges experienced by practicing professionals, especially in the field, when it comes to obtaining additional training to deepen existing or to obtain new knowledge and skills. Therefore, for decades, we have been developing distance-learning products and services, which allow the benefit of the online delivery mode without compromising collaboration, learner engagement, and human interaction. Today, our online learning pillar comprises a wide range of courses of different lengths, accredited academic degrees of graduate level, and related qualifications.

Since September 2015, our work at the United Nations has been concentrated around our united Agenda for Sustainable Development. The 2030 Agenda is a plan of action centered around people and their prosperity, for our planet, and for peace and justice. It is the plan of action which UNITAR as a responsible and capable peace, in particular, revolves around the Goal 16 of Peace, Justice and Strong institutions and the related comprehensive set of 12 targets needed to achieve it. With this in mind, we have created five groundbreaking learning experiences for motivated and inspiring adults meant to transform mindsets and open up new perspectives on how to visualize and achieve a sustainable impact.

Our Programmes

At UNITAR, we understand the challenges experienced by practicing professionals, especially in the field, when it comes to obtaining additional training to deepen existing, or to obtain new knowledge and skills. Therefore, for decades, we have been developing distance-learning products and services, which allow the benefit of the online delivery mode without compromising collaboration, learner engagement and human interaction. Today, our online learning pillar comprises a wide range of courses of different lengths, accredited academic degrees of graduate level and related qualifications.

From September 2015, our work at the United Nations has been concentrated around our united Agenda for Sustainable Development. The 2030 Agenda is a plan of action centered around people and their prosperity, for our planet and for peace and justice. It is the plan of action which UNITAR as a responsible and capable peace, in particular, revolves around the Goal 16 of Peace, Justice and Strong institutions and the related comprehensive set of 12 targets needed to achieve it. With this in mind, we have created five groundbreaking learning experiences for motivated and inspiring adults meant to transform mindsets and open up new perspectives on how to visualize and achieve a sustainable impact.

Master in Conflict, Peace and Security

Master in Conflict, Peace and Security

Master in Electoral Policy and Administration

19 individual modules

available separately or in combination

Master in Electoral Policy and Administration

19 individual modules

available separately or in combination

Master in Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding

Post-Graduate Certificate in

Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding

Post-Graduate Certificate in Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding

Master in Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding

Master in Prevention, Arbitration and Conflict Resolution

Blended work/study programme

available in English and French

Master in Prevention, Arbitration and Conflict Resolution

Blended work/study programme available in English and French

Master in strategic peace and conflict studies

4 Semesters

4 Semesters

Master in strategic peace and conflict studies

Distinctive features of our Master’s programmes include:

Distinctive features of our Master’s programmes include:

Online delivery, allowing for a flexible schedule designed to fit the specific needs of full-time working professionals

Student-centred approach,
in which the learner and the
learning experience are at
the core of the programme

Lifelong learning approach,
in which the workplace is
used as the main learning
environment

Access to a unique community of top-ranked professionals and researchers from all around the globe

Focus on cutting-edge issues and current field practices

Multi-cultural and
multi-disciplinary pedagogy

Direct access to the 
United Nations expertise 

For Sustainable Impact

Guided by this global aspiration, UNITAR adopts a four-pillar strategy. This strategic vision is translated into a distinctive student-centred, multidisciplinary approach, in which the workplace is used as the main learning environment.

Availability

Cost-effective education programmes delivered within an adequate face-to-face and online infrastructure by experienced and qualified instructors.

Accessibility

Education that is non-discriminatory and accessible to all – positive steps are taken to include populations at risk as a priority. We encourage applications from qualified women and provide financial aid to students coming from the least developed countries.

Acceptability

Education where the content is relevant and culturally appropriate while at the same time adhering to international quality assurance standards.

Adaptability

Education that continues to evolve within the framework of changing needs of the target population as well as changing structural demand for the related skills and evolving technological and socio-economic landscape.

LEARN, THINK, ACT

By designing and delivering learning solutions for individuals actively engaged in humanitarian, peacebuilding and development work, UNITAR makes a substantial contribution to the promotion of the right to education for all, thereby advancing the achievement of the Goal 4 of Quality Education, and in particular:

TARGET 4.3

By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university.

TARGET 4.7

By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.

Education is a long-term and the most desirable goal, which accelerates the achievement of all goals of the SDG structure.

Nikhil Seth, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General,
Executive Director, UNITAR

LEARN, THINK, ACT

By designing and delivering learning solutions for individuals actively engaged in humanitarian, peacebuilding and development work, UNITAR makes a substantial contribution to the promotion of the right to education for all, thereby advancing the achievement of the Goal 4 of Quality Education, and in particular:

TARGET 4.3

TARGET 4.7

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Our Partners

Further adhering to the spirit of the 2030 Agenda and in accordance with the Goal 17 of Partnerships for the Goals, we leverage our strengths and those of our academic partners to ensure a balanced, comprehensive, consistent and at the same time diversified curriculum and methodologies, while increasing your networking opportunities manifold. Our partner universities are centres of excellence in their respective fields and constantly generate new knowledge to keep up with the ever-accelerating changes in our tightly interconnected world.

If you are an academic institution with an interest in changing the global professional education landscape together with UNITAR, please contact us directly at ptp@unitar.org