OpenFieldMaster of Arts in Disaster Relief & Global Development
Applied professional degree training leaders in crisis logistics, disaster emergency response, post-conflict community rebuilding, and international humanitarian coordination.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Earned bachelor degree with 2.75+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 75 or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose detailing field experience in relief or community service
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional letters of reference
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Humanitarian sector partner tuition awards up to $3,500
- Application fee
- $45 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $540 per credit hour
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Columbia International University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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