Master in International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame, USA

Deadline: 15 December 2014 Open to: candidates of all nationalities Full Scholarship: tuition, stipend for housing and living expenses, support for internship

Description

The Kroc Institute’s Master’s Degree in International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame will prepare you for a career in public policy, political change, organizational management or conflict analysis and transformation.

The 2-year master’s program includes:

Coursework in peace and justice theory, contemporary conflicts and strategies of peace, and career paths in public policy, political change, management, and conflict analysis and transformation;
Six months internship at leading organizations in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, or the United States, strengthening professional skills;
Make connections and join a global network of Kroc Institute alumni at work in nearly 100 countries around the world.

As a complement to their academic classwork, every student takes a two-semester Professional Development Seminar, designed to enhance leadership skills, support planning for vocational direction, and sharpen tools for professional success.

Eligibility

Admission to the Kroc Institute’s master’s program is highly selective. Successful candidates have outstanding academic credentials as well as work experience (paid or volunteer) in areas related to peace and justice. Applications are welcome from the candidates of all nationalities.

Scholarship

The scholarship covers the full cost of two years of graduate tuition. Master’s students also receive a stipend for housing and living expenses, and support for the 6-month internship, including travel to and from a Kroc Institute field site in Africa, Asia, Jerusalem, Latin America or the United States.

Master’s students also may apply for professional development funding from the Kroc Institute to support travel and/or other expenses related to participation in a conference or other academic or professional event.

Application

The application deadline is 15 December 2014.

All application materials and detailed information on application process you will find copy link and paste : http://kroc.nd.edu/masters/apply-master-s-program

For More information official website : http://kroc.nd.edu/masters

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