Humanitarian Leadership and People Management

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Manage and lead people according to the essential principles of diversity, inclusion and duty of care
• Adopt best practices for informed and critical decision-making
• Identify your preferred leadership style and argue your choice

Structure of the course

• Sectorial and organisational leadership
• Conflict and team management
• The figure of the leader and manager
• Emotions in the workplace
• Stress management
• Remote management
• Peer-to-peer exercises

Total fees: CHF 1’700.-
Deposit: (upon acceptance of admission): CHF 400.-
There is no available scholarship for this programme.

• University qualification (bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
• At least three years of relevant professional experience
• Excellent command of English
• Motivation working in the humanitarian sector

More information about the admission process is available on our application page.

• Copy of identity document or passport
• Passport photo (.jpg format)
• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter (explaining what is the reason why you apply for this course and how will the acquired skills help you in your career)
• Copy of the highest educational qualification obtained
• Copy of work certificate or official document of the current job position
• Proof of English language level
• Employer's funding agreement, if applicable
• Employer's letter of support (recommended)
• Scholarship application form (if applicable). Please refer to humanitarianstudies.ch/application.

More information about the application process is available on our application page.