First level Academic Master

Humanitarian Logistics Management

An educational path designed by practitioners and academics
to prepare the future logisticians to respond to humanitarian crisis

Mission

We want to give students real working prospective and at the same time, to develop professional profiles immediately able to respond to the needs and requests of the organizations operating humanitarian aid.

Provide a strong foundation in humanitarian logistics, engaging both theory and practice while giving the students the flexibility to shape your academic experience to suit your interests and career goals.

DEADLINE SUBMISSION: Early December 2025

DURATION: One year from January 2026*

*The total duration of the program will exceed one year because, in addition to lessons, students will need to complete an internship, take verification exams, and develop their thesis.

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Main Objective

To provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills requested to a logistician employed in humanitarian operations, through classroom lessons, seminars, drills, exercises and field simulations.

Aim

The Humanitarian Logistics Master is the fruit of the collaboration between an academic institution and humanitarian organizations strongly active in the sector.

The aim of the joint design is to fill the gap between the real need of logisticians able to operate efficiently and effectively into humanitarian operations and the scarcity of dedicated educational paths.

Environmental sustainability topic in logistics and supply chain will be dealt with in a cross-cutting manner throughout the course of study.

Carrer oriented internship

Degree Diploma of EU University

NGOs-University Partnership

Field Oriented Approach

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Methodology

The course will start in January 2026 and conclude by October or early November 2026 with the final in-person simulation week.
It will be taught entirely in English and will combine synchronous online lectures, asynchronous recorded sessions, and in-person practical activities.

Most classes will be held online and synchronously, mainly outside working hours — typically on occasional midweek evenings (Monday to Friday, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. CET) and on full weekends (Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CET) — to support the participation of working professionals.

To ensure flexibility, online sessions are scheduled on alternate weekends, while in-person activities are organized into three intensive weeks:

Week 1: 20–24 April 2026 – Oxfam Supply Centre (Bicester, UK)
Week 2: June 2026 – UNIVPM-DIISM Department (Ancona, Italy)
Week 3: October/November 2026 – Italy (location TBC, final simulation)

Additional asynchronous lectures recorded by instructors will be available on the Moodle platform.

Given the unpredictable schedules of participants and instructors, the academic calendar may be adjusted during the programme.

This blended and flexible format balances professional commitments with an engaging, practice-oriented learning experience.

Ex-Student Testimonials

"The flexible schedule of this master program in Humanitarian Logistics allowed me to attend classes while working full time. The master's program broadened my knowledge of the humanitarian sector and provided me with practical and theoretical knowledge on supply chain, logistics and operations. It was instrumental in enabling me to move from a managerial position in the NGO sector to a more technical position in the field with the United Nations."

"The Master in Humanitarian Logistics represented a turning point in my career, allowing me to move from national logistics coordinator to a regional role in the supply chain. In addition to certifying and consolidating my skills, I acquired new knowledge in crucial sectors such as telecommunications, fleet management and radios, where I had less experience. The simulations at the university were particularly engaging and educational. Despite work commitments, I managed to complete the path, expanding my humanitarian network in Italy and maintaining valuable relationships with former students, now professionals who are establishing themselves in the sector."

"The UNIVPM HumLog master helped me make the career leap I needed. During my master's degree I worked for an NGO that develops software for humanitarian organizations. I liked the job but I wanted something more operational. Thanks to the master's degree, I made it and started with an international organization in East Africa as a logistician. This experience allowed me to launch my career in the humanitarian sector. Furthermore, I really appreciated the quality of teaching from some figures who were not professors but professionals in the sector. This allowed me to get my hands on examples/case studies and tools that I then used during my professional life."

"The Master's course not only provided us with the technical skills to work in the Humanitarian Logistics sector, but also showed us how to apply these basics through exercises and drills. Although I do not work in the humanitarian sector now, many of these experiences have strengthened my organisational/management skills."