October 2019 - June 2020
Study Mode
Part-time
Application start 25 March 2019
Application end 23 September 2019
Olivier Chamard / Geneva Academy
The programme is structured around four modules that provide a solid theoretical and practical knowledge of the law that applies to armed conflicts. Modules are complemented by a five-day intensive extracurricular seminar, Leading in the Human Rights Council, and the writing of a master’s thesis.
This module comprises courses on the sources and subjects of public international law, sanctions in public international law, and the rules that govern the use of force in international law and the ‘Responsibility to Protect’.
This module comprises courses on the basic principles of international humanitarian law (IHL), the protection of persons and property in international armed conflict, the classification of armed conflicts and the law of non-international armed conflicts.
This module comprises courses on international refugee law, the interplay between IHL and human rights and peacebuilding in post-conflict situations.
This module comprises courses on international criminal law and the International Criminal Court and tribunals.
This extracurricular course, ahead of the main session of the Human Rights Council, allows participants to develop their network and acquire the necessary skills to lead and perform effectively in this major forum for human rights diplomacy.
One of the core outputs of the Executive Master is a master’s thesis written under the guidance of a faculty member. Participants are not required to remain on campus or in Geneva to write their thesis.
The Geneva Academy is a leading education and research institution in international humanitarian law, human rights and transitional justice.
Our teaching enables specialists to apply legal frameworks to complex situations and challenging processes.
Our experts are leading academics in the fields of international humanitarian law, human rights and transitional justice.
Our research examines issues that are under-explored, need clarification, or are unconventional, experimental or challenging.