MS-HA Program
Training to respond to humanitarian emergencies
The Master of Science in Humanitarian Action (MS-HA) is a 30-credit Master’s degree designed as an online program for working professionals from around the world in, or with aspirations to enter, the humanitarian field.
The online MS-HA program trains students to assess humanitarian needs, manage the complex landscape of local, national, and international actors; and design and evaluate innovative solutions to humanitarian crises.
Please Note: Due to regulations from the U.S. Department of Education, the University of San Diego is unable to enroll students in its online programs who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin. Students residing in these states and the District of Columbia are invited to apply for our in-person instruction program offerings.
The MS-HA program aims to deliver core knowledge and competencies recognized by employers in the field as critical to the success of humanitarian aid workers.
1st
humanitarian action master's program housed in a school of peace studies
5
semesters to complete
100%
online + asynchronous
Our Faculty
Learn from world-class experts
Career Outcomes
Building careers in humanitarian action
MS-HA graduates make global impact through careers in public and private sectors, as well as intergovernmental organizations and nonprofits. Graduates work in areas of international development, humanitarian aid, human rights, environmental policy and peace and security, and in fields including policy advising, advocacy and research, conflict resolution, community outreach, trauma recovery, refugee support, fundraising and more. Our students and alumni stand out for their capacity to analyze the root causes of violence, oppression and injustice, and apply impactful peacebuilding and humanitarian action strategies to address them.
If you’d like to learn more about what peace work is and looks like in the real world, you can read our article, What is Peace Work? Definitions, Examples, and Career Opportunities.
*This is not an exhaustive list of all graduate employers and doesn't guarantee employment with listed employers.