IIHA Graduate Programs

Through multi-disciplinary coursework in subjects spanning the field of humanitarian affairs, the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) equips students with the tools required to respond thoughtfully and effectively in humanitarian crises. The IIHA combines the theoretical and practical aspects of humanitarian affairs to generate debate, initiate discourse, and encourage information sharing among participants and faculty.

We offer three graduate-level humanitarian educational opportunities:

• Master of Science in Humanitarian Studies (MSHS)
  An academically rigorous program rooted in practical application to those interested in entering the humanitarian sector.


• Master of Arts in International Humanitarian Action (MIHA)
  An intensive executive program catering to mid-career humanitarian workers in rotating locations globally.


• International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA)
  One-month diploma program that enhances specific humanitarian intervention skills for aid workers.

In-Person Humanitarian Training Courses
Short, in-person training programs, and online courses available throughout the year.

Online Humanitarian Training Courses
Three-credit, semester-long online courses that can be taken for academic credit or for no academic credit at a reduced cost.