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11. World Peace Academy - Swiss Centre for Peace Studies, Basel
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Based in the heart of Basel, Switzerland, on the French-Swiss border, The World Peace Academy runs a full-time postgraduate Master of Advanced Studies Programme in Peace and Conflict Transformation. Our institution is dedicated to peace both as a right and a duty. Those who participate in our educational programmes learn to recognize their duty to work for peace so as to promote the right to peace for all. We are a NGO affiliated with the University of Basel, which accredits our programme and issues our diplomas.

Students can begin the programme either in March, June or September each year. The MAS programme is accredited by the University of Basel, which issues the diploma. It is also possible to obtain an Advanced Certificate in Peace and Conflict Transformation for 12 weeks of courses. All courses on the MAS/Certificate are taught in English by leading specialists in their field from around the world.

The "World Peace Academy - Swiss Centre for Peace Studies" (WPA) is an educational institution that aims to promote a global culture of peace through the development of an innovative peace education programme and the education of experts and multipliers who can take their knowledge into the field, where it matters most.
9-month Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Peace and Conflict Transformation:

The program consists of 10 modules: Peace and Conflict Research; Conflict Transformation & Peace-building; Mediation & Communication; International Relations & International Law; From National to Human Security; Peace Education & Ethics; Human Rights, Gender & Democratization; Sustainable Development & Its Contributions to Peace; Peace Culture, Religions & the Media; Development of Key Competencies for Peace Workers.
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12. Geneva Graduate School of Governance
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The Geneva Graduate School of Governance (GGSG) in Geneva, Switzerland, is a bilingual English and French higher education institution of governance studies, international development and social sciences. English is the main teaching language. GGSG offers international students a choice of both campus-based & online graduate degree programs including 2-year master's degree programs & 1-year graduate certificates in fields such as Risk & Disaster Management, Management of Energy & Natural Resources and more, as well as intensive training periods. We also offer Ph.Ds in substantive fields related to international relations, governance, security, societal trends & more.

The education offered is geared towards international careers in both the public and private sectors, will give pride of place to leadership development, communication skills, practice and action to promote prompt sizing up of situations and sound decision-making.

Geneva provides easy access to and from other international cities in Europe and around the world via Geneva International Airport, which is located 4 km (2 miles) north-west of the city and has direct connections to motorways, bus lines and railways.
Residential (campus-based) and online graduate education programs include:

- Master's (MA) Degree Programs (2 years)
- Graduate Certificate Programs (1 year)

Areas of specialization include:
* Risk & Disaster Management
* Management of Energy & Natural Resources
* Labour Management & Migration
* International Governance, Trade and Development
* Conflict Management and Post-Conflict Reconstruction

- Ph.D Programs: Subjects include Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Law & Management
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