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Master's Degree I level | A.A. 2025-2026
XX edition
Start: January 2026
| Language | English |
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| Location | Milan |
| Duration | 1 Anno |
| Delivery Mode | In presenza |
| Frequency | Full time |
Providing students with the tools and knowledge they need to be able to operate in the world, for the world.
This is the aim of the First Level Specialising Master in International Cooperation and Development, an interdisciplinary training course, which aims to provide possible solutions to the problems of inequality, poverty, instability and conflict that afflict the majority of the world's population.
The First Level Specialising Master in International Cooperation and Development is designed for:
FIVE REASONS TO CHOOSE MICAD
The First Level Specialising Master includes six months of classroom training, in ASERI, followed by about five months dedicated to the internship experience and the drafting of the final Project Work.
Classroom training will consist of lectures and practical workshops in presence.
The aim of the teaching is to provide MICAD students with the theoretical and practical tools and knowledge to be able to analyze, understand, and provide solutions to development problems within and between countries in the world. At the end of the course, MICAD graduates will be able to start a professional career in the domain, and contribute to building bridges between populations, civilizations and countries at an international level.
The First Level Specialising Master in International Cooperation and Development is characterized by a multidimensional and interdisciplinary approach, throughout the duration of he four distinct levels of the course.
The in-depth scientific and professional training programs are closely connected, so as to allow a constant dialogue between theory and practice: experience in the field allows the opening of new lines of research, while systematic reflection on practical activities allows continuous learning.
At a scientific level, MICAD explores international development issues, studying its Economics, Law and related institutions. Geopolitics, conflict situations and the management of post-conflict contexts will also be explored.
All this in order to provide context to the Project Cycle Management processes and the Theory of Change.
Vocational training, on the other hand, focuses on Development Actors and Strategies, Prevention, Rescue and Recovery for emergency situations. Human Rights issues and their application in situations of conflict and instability will also be explored.
- How to actively contribute to building "bridges" for development, with a bottom-up approach;
- How to involve local civil society to identify its resources, and to manage them in the best possible way;
- Understand the technical, financial and administrative dynamics of cooperation initiatives;
- Collaborate with national and international institutions, within local policies;
- Promote initiatives of good governance, respect for human rights and dignity with state and non-state actors;
- To seek and formulate solutions to transnational issues, such as migration and illicit trafficking;
- Actively contribute to the building of processes, institutions and democratic governance in the world.
The final calendar of courses will be made available shortly.
However, the Master will follow the following structure:
- January 2026 - June 2026: courses and lectures
- July 2026 - November 2026: Internship and Project Work
- December 2026: Graduation
The MICAD Master prepares professionals with advanced theoretical and practical skills in the field of Cooperation and Development, providing useful tools to tackle complex challenges in international contexts.
MICAD graduates find professional outlets in various fields, including:
- International organizations and specialized agencies
- Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and civil society associations
- Government cooperation agencies and diplomatic institutions
- Social enterprises and the private sector committed to sustainability
- Foundations and philanthropic institutions
- Research centers and think tanks
Below is a short, non-exhaustive list of organizations and institutions that have hosted MICAD students in recent years:
Scientific Direction
Riccardo REDAELLI, Full Professor of History and Institutions of Asia, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Didactic coordination
Alda NOKA, Program Assistant for the Master in International Cooperation and Development, ASERI, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Teaching staff
Giacomo AGOSTI, CESVI
Lylen ALBANI, CESVI
Maria Cristina ARMELLIN, Save The Children International
Dr. Sara BALESTRI, Researcher in Economic Policy, University of Perugia
Simona BERETTA, Full Professor of Economic Policy, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Vanessa CANDEIAS, Impact Global Health
Elena CASOLARI, Opes Fund Impact Investment
Matteo CEOLOTTO, Research Fellow in European Union Law, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Francesca GIORDANO, Researcher in Developmental and Educational Psychology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Marco LOMBARDI, Full Professor of Sociology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Ignacio LARA, Asuntos del Sur
Mario MAGGIONI, Full Professor of Economic Policy, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Claudia MAZZUCATO, Associate Professor of Criminal Law, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Elisabetta MINELLI, WHO Health Emercencies Programme
Silvia MUZI, World Bank
Mathias NEBEL, Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla
Francesca OLIVA, AVSI
Dr. Aldo PIGOLI, Adjunct Professor of Regional Studies - History of Contemporary Africa, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Prof. Riccardo REDAELLI, Full Professor of History and Institutions of Asia, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Michele RICCARDI, Senior Researcher, TRANSCRIME
Andrea ROSSI, UNICEF
Domenico ROSSIGNOLI, Associate Professor of Economic Policy, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Nicola STRAZZARI, University of Valle d'Aosta
Javier SCHUNK, PCM Trainer
Erika UBERTI, Associate Professor of Economic Policy, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
the participation fee for the MICAD Master is 9000 euros, to be paid in three installments.
Subsidies are available to partially cover (25% of the total) the expenses for participation in the Master, which can be assigned on the basis of the evaluation of the Scientific Direction.
Step 1: Submit your application.
If you are a student with an Italian qualification, please access this link for the application procedure for students with a national qualification.
If you are a student with an international (non-Italian) qualification, please access this link for the application procedure for students with an international qualification.
Step 2: evaluation of qualifications by the Didactic Coordination.
Step 3: motivational interview with the Coordinator, which will focus on the following aspects:
- CV
- Academic and professional career
- Motivation to undertake the Master's degree
- Knowledge of the English language
Step 4: admission to the Master's course, upon evaluation by the Management.
Step 5: confirmation of enrolment and payment of the first instalment. Once admission has been confirmed, it will be necessary to finalize the enrolment by submitting the payment for the first instalment of the Master (€ 3,000). Typically, payment can be made:
- Within 5 days of admission for Italian students
- Within 15 days of admission for international students.
The payment methods will be communicated by the competent offices.
Step 6: enrolment and start of the Master's programme, through the instructions that will be sent by the competent offices.
To learn more about the International Cooperation and Development - MICAD, write to alda.noka@unicatt.it
Visa support: international students enrolled in the Master and who need to obtain a visa will receive a letter of admission to the Master that will be useful for the visa procedure.
Declaration of Value/Diploma Supplement: undergraduate and graduate degrees obtained abroad (from non-Italian universities) must be accompanied by a Declaration of Value for non-EU qualifications, or by a Diploma Supplement for qualifications obtained within the European Union.
For more information on these documents, please read the frequently asked questions and refer to the International Admissions Office: international.enquiry@unicatt.it
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