It is based upon the internationally recognized training expertise of GCSP’s Leadership in International Security Course, a course on international security policy entering its 35th year, and the long-standing academic expertise of the Global Studies Institute of the University of Geneva.

The MAS attracts participants who serve in the broad area of security policy, be it in government, military, private sector or international institutions and agencies engaged in security-related policy planning and decision-making.
 

The MAS is designed to advance participants' knowledge and skills in order to prepare them for leadership roles in government as well as international and non-governmental organizations.
In particular, it will:

• Develop participants understanding of, and capacity for, leadership in a security policy environment;
• Enable participants to conduct a critical analysis and assessment of the effectiveness and legitimacy of security policy options and responses;
• Transfer knowledge and experience via peer-to-peer interaction and the sharing of expertise;
• Strengthen the skill-set for leadership roles in a multi-cultural and cross-institutional environment;
• Enable participants to generate constructive and sustainable solutions to security threats and complex conflict dynamics.

Faculty profiles
Participants will benefit from the expertise of highly qualified academics, experienced diplomats, government officials and distinguished practitioners from around the world during this full-time course.

Participants who complete the programme successfully will be awarded a fully accredited Master of Advanced Studies in International and European Security (60 ECTS) by the University of Geneva and the GCSP. This MAS programme has the highest level of accreditation awarded to degrees in Switzerland. As a result, the MAS degree receives automatic equivalence in most countries worldwide.

A competitive recruitment process is conducted in which candidates are selected by taking into account the following admission requirements:

• A university degree or equivalent,
• At least several years of professional experience, ideally in a security policy-related field,
• Proficiency in English, the working language of the course.

Candidates need to fill in the online form and will then be contacted by the MAS Coordinator requesting the following documents to complete the application dossier:

• A letter of motivation (800 words max)
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
• A copy of relevant university degree(s)
• Two letters of recommendation
• A writing sample of 1500 words (verified with an anti-plagiarism software) on either:
  1. What is the purpose and relevance of reforming the United Nations Security Council? Or
  2. Is the current crisis of the ‘liberal world order’ a turning point in international relations?

Application deadline:

COVID-19 Update: The recruitment process for the 2020-2021 edition is now closed. However, a place may become available in the exceptional case of a cancellation. Therefore, please send your CV to [email protected] if you would like to be considered in such circumstances.