215 Master Degrees in Central America and Caribbean for 2024
MA in Environment, Development, and Peace with Specialization in Sustainable Food Systems
University for Peace
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- Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
Full time
11 months
Blended, On-Campus
English
Sustainable food production and consumption are central to environmental sustainability, human health, and climate change adaptation. Sustainable food systems specialization students will acquire the skills and knowledge linked to sustainable agriculture and food security both in theory as well as through visits to local communities and work on the UPEACE organic farm.
- Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
Full time
3 semesters
Blended, On-Campus
English
This MSc in Ecology and Society has been designed in response to the currently recognized global need for Master's-level trained Ecologists to address local to international level environmental issues. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to characterize, understand, restore, manage and maintain the planet’s ecosystems.
- Online Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Full time
13 months
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The MSc in Maritime and Shipping Management program offers in-depth, specialized education targeting upper-level maritime industry roles. It covers diverse topics such as ship types, shipping operations, maritime law, and marine insurance, complemented by hands-on project work. This blend of theoretical knowledge and applied learning prepares students to effectively tackle real-world challenges in the maritime industry.
- The Valley, Anguilla
Part time
Distance Learning
English
Create your own customized MBA program specifically tailored to your needs. The Custom MBA is the ideal study program for you to acquire the exact skills you need to advance your professional career.
- Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
Full time
11 months
Blended, On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts Degree Program in Gender and Peace Building offers critical knowledge and training in gender studies, which is a crucial aspect of any and all peace efforts.
- Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
Full time
11 months
Blended, On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts Degree in Environment, Development, and Peace (EDP) provides comprehensive training in issues of sustainable development, environmental governance, natural resource management, and environmental conflict management from both ecological and social perspectives. It encompasses a broad range of subjects and themes, including Food Systems, Water Management, Forestry, Coastal Resources, Climate Change, Urban Ecology, and Social Movements. The program focuses on the human dimensions of the environment-development nexus, highlighting the connections between local perspectives and broader processes at the national, regional and global levels and emphasizing the importance of political, economic structures and inequality in access to resources as key drivers in environmental conflict and global environmental change. The program prepares students for a wide range of careers in both environmental and development policy and programming in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
- Willemstad, Curaçao
Full time
12 months
Distance Learning
English
Offered in cooperation with EUCLID, EULER’s online master in monitoring and evaluation is the only Master’s level degree program offered by an institution that is itself an intergovernmental treaty-based institution (EUCLID).
- Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
Full time
2 semesters
Blended, On-Campus
English
The confluence of cutting-edge Western and Indigenous science and knowledge has opened the doors to a new paradigm of peace and development. The Master of Arts in Indigenous Science and Peace Studies (ISPS) brings these two ways of knowing together to challenge a failing framework with time-tested methodologies that sustain life and create transformative opportunities amidst the global catastrophes we face right now. The transformation of policy, diplomacy, development models, and innovative technologies in ways that respect the interconnections of people and facilitate stronger and more sustainable solutions across all sectors of society, is at the core of the program.
- Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
Full time
11 months
Blended, On-Campus
English, Spanish
The Master of Arts Degree in International Law and Human Rights Degree offers students an in-depth review of the procedures and practice of international human rights bodies, at the global and UN level as well as at the regional level. Students will gain an understanding of the various judicial and non-judicial bodies that are at the frontline of questions of interpretation, the development of international human rights standards, and enforcement. In addition, students receive training in hands-on skills in the realm of reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of human rights. Finally, as the globalization of business and investment is increasing in force and speed, with important human rights implications, this specialization explores the interaction between economics and rights, asking critical questions about this process and potential solutions.
- Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
With the co-sponsorship of the Muslim World League, the Pontifical Lateran University, and the World Jewish Congress, this program has been designed to nurture your critical thinking abilities, foster your research skills, and provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to be an intersectional scholar who is being mindful of the religious and cultural dimensions of conflict transformation and peacebuilding.
- Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
Full time
11 months
Blended, On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts Degree in Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development (RMSED) emphasizes the economic and management perspectives of peace while focusing on the concepts of sustainability and responsibility. Its creation was based on the belief that to better contribute to the promotion of sustainable peace, it is imperative to explore what role the economy plays in the world today and its impact on our environment and societies’ well-being. Issues of rural and urban poverty, growing inequalities and disparities, environmental degradation, financial crises, and globalization are challenging political-economic stability and social cohesion in all societies. Modern society faces the growing challenge of sustainability; finding solutions that will maintain and protect social systems for future generations. Students from the RMSED Program will become responsible managers with strong emphasis on sustainability that will be able to work in the corporate sector, public sector or social sector, both in industrialized and developing countries.
- Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
Full time
11 months
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts Degree in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes (face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats) offers students an understanding of the role that international law and institutions play in the settlement of international and transnational disputes. This specialization examines the role of national and international courts and tribunals in contributing to the settlement of disputes. As international and transnational adjudication has acquired a more prominent role in international relations, it is essential to understand how these global and regional courts are responding to the challenges of the early 21st Century. Students will examine the role of law in traditional and not-so traditional territorial and boundary disputes, and acquire an overview of the law of the sea. And finally, they will be examine the increasingly important field of dispute settlement in international economic relations, which will include investment arbitration.
MA in Environment, Development, and Peace with Specialization in Environmental Security and Governance
University for Peace
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- Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
Full time
11 months
Blended, On-Campus
English
Environmental Security and Governance specialization is designed for those wishing to work on global environmental governance issues. Students critically engage with issues concerning global environmental change and security. They will gain insights into different theoretical frameworks, institutional tools, and practical techniques related to water, food, and climate change, among others.
MA in International Law and Diplomacy (Hybrid & Online Formats) (UNITAR)
University for Peace
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- Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
Full time
2 years
Blended, Distance Learning
English
The Master of Arts in International Law and Diplomacy (online and hybrid formats) is a graduate program permitting students to specialize in the interface between international law and diplomacy. It will not only broaden students' knowledge in the field of international law and its various foundational dimensions but will also equip them with knowledge and skills to work in the field of diplomacy and related international careers. During this program, students will analyze the different dimensions of international law including those related to law-making, armed conflicts, human rights, economic relations, territorial and maritime disputes, and environmental disputes as well as those related to the theory and practice of diplomacy in the 21st century including dispute settlement and conflict resolution. Students will also attend skills development sessions that are designed to support their professional careers and employability.
MA in Development Studies and Diplomacy (Hybrid & Online Formats) (UNITAR)
University for Peace
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- Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
Full time, Part time
2 semesters
Blended, Distance Learning
English
The Master of Arts in Development Studies and Diplomacy is an interdisciplinary and holistic program that will not only broaden student’s knowledge in the field of development studies, sustainability, and diplomacy but it will also equip them with the required soft skills for a successful international career in any of these areas of expertise. It is offered both online and in a hybrid format on the UPEACE campus in Costa Rica. During this program, students will analyze the different dimensions of development including, environmental, social, economic, and human dimensions as well as the theory and practice of diplomacy in the 21st century. Students will also attend skills development sessions that are designed to support their professional careers and employability. Careers in this field can be very broad. Prospective employers include governments, international organizations, development agencies, academia, and the private sector.