Master's Degree in

International Development Cooperation: Project Management and Direction

Delve into the management of initiatives that promote sustainable human development and humanitarian action

Start

Mar 17, 2026

Duration

1 courses

Credits

60 ECTS

Exams

Online

Mode

Online interactive

Qualification

Official

Lead projects with developing countries with the online master's degree in International Cooperation

It is part of the only master's degree focused on cooperation for human, sustainable development and humanitarian action.

With this  official Master’s Degree in International Cooperation  you will develop the skills necessary to respond to the management and direction of projects that promote the improvement of people’s quality of life, fostering development and fighting poverty. During the classes you will learn the theoretical foundations of each subject, practical tools and participation will be encouraged through debate.

The motto of the master’s degree is that of the international community led by the United Nations on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): “Leaving no one behind”.  For this reason, we have as official collaborators some of the international organizations most committed to humanitarian aid:  UNHCR, UNRWA ,  the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation ( AECID ) or the Organization of Ibero-American States ( OEI ) . 

This master's degree includes guaranteed internships in these and other national and international organizations and allows you to access official doctoral programs.

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Why study the Master in International Development Cooperation at UFIS?

UFIS’s online Master’s Degree in International Cooperation is the only one that allows for comprehensive management of projects for cooperation in human and sustainable development, as well as humanitarian action and education for development. This qualification is mainly characterized by:

  • Learn to manage conflicts and groups in vulnerable situations in social matters, collaborating in developing countries for humanitarian purposes.
  • Provide tools to prepare you to understand the realities of different contexts.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge on international development cooperation so that you can integrate it into reports and projects applicable to different development contexts and social, political and economic situations.
  • Teach how to interpret the results derived from the application of research techniques, both quantitative and qualitative, in the context of underdevelopment.
  • Offering appropriate learning in the international field and for the type of work you will perform in this sector. The UFIS methodology is ideal for this master’s degree.

Develop your TFM in the RED Proyectum, a platform for organisations where you can work on real reports or campaigns; or in the RED Delta, within a UFIS research group through the writing of scientific articles.

Discover the latest trends in International Cooperation with our continuing education classroom

This master’s degree offers you the possibility of complementing your training with a series of seminars and open classes on current topics taught by our main collaborators:

  • Peacebuilding and conflict resolution with IECAH: through humanitarian action, you will discover the fundamental theoretical and practical aspects for addressing conflicts from a sensitive perspective and establishing a link between peace and development.
  • Project financing : as an advanced complement to project management subjects, this seminar is held where guidelines will be given for seeking grants and submitting proposals. 
  • Career guidance : for one week, several events will be held to provide career guidance to students in development cooperation.  

Join the School of Social Development and Peacebuilding

In the Master’s Degree in International Cooperation you will discover the complementary training possibilities offered by this School, an initiative of the Social Area of ​​UFIS where the theoretical and practical ties that unite social intervention with international cooperation for development are the framework in which students of our degrees can attend various seminars, such as the following:

  • Music in the social sphere with the SEGIB Youth Orchestras .
  • Santa Cecilia Music School Project in Oaxaca (Mexico), with Antonio Moya, founding architect and musician.
  • Peace agreements in Colombia with Marcela del Pilar Rodríguez Cuéllar of the Bogotá mayor’s office.
  • New digital technologies applied to development with Paloma García, ISI Argonauta consultant.

Contribuye a la sociedad con la Clínica Jurídica UFIS

This postgraduate course has collaborators who make possible a unique teaching by allowing you to train with real cases, such as the Institute of Studies on Conflicts and Humanitarian Action ( IECAH ) and the Spanish Network of Development Studies ( REEDES ). A guarantee of quality that offers you the possibility of participating for a prize for the best final master’s thesis in International Development Cooperation.

In addition, it is also part of the  Sustainable Development Solutions Network  (SDSN) and its working group in Spain, also known as the Spanish Network for Sustainable Development  (REDS).

The official master's degree in international cooperation opens the doors to numerous professional opportunities

With this UFIS Master’s Degree in International Cooperation you will be able to train to perform different tasks in the field of international cooperation and work in the following areas:

  • Public administrations and  national and international agencies specialising in the field of International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid.
  • NGOs and Third Sector Organizations,  developing their activity in national or international headquarters, or in the field.
  • In Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or corporate foundations, investing in development and social well-being. 
  • Private entities or as independent professionals , developing consulting, research and training tasks for professionals in the field of International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid.
  • Academic field, developing a professional career at the university through teaching and research. Also through education for development and global citizenship in teaching environments.
He carries out cooperation internships in important social entities

Internships are a very important part of this master’s degree. You can do them in United Nations agencies, such as UNHCR or UNRWA;  in government agencies such as the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) or the Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI), as well as in NGOs such as the Red Cross, Ayuda en Acción, Oxfam and Fundación África Viva,  among others.

If you wish to obtain recognition of the credits obtained from these courses, you may do so as long as you have a minimum of 12 months of professional experience  in tasks related to the management and direction of cooperation projects.

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Admission requirements for the Master's Degree in International Development Cooperation

To be admitted to the master’s degree, you must have an official Spanish university degree or equivalent from the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) that enables you to study official master’s degrees or a qualification in accordance with foreign educational systems.

Recommended profile

This master’s degree in international solidarity action is designed for those students whose priority is:

  • Lead international projects that promote the improvement of the quality of life of different groups and people, fostering development and fighting poverty.
  • Working in administrations , foundations, companies, national or international non-profit organizations of a public or private nature.
  • Understand the realities of different contexts, as well as being prepared to provide effective responses through project management and direction.

Solve your doubts

It is not mandatory to access the Master in International Cooperation, but it is highly recommended for professional development. We advise students to reinforce their English and, as a second option, French.

Una vez superados todos los créditos de la titulación, los alumnos pueden presentarse a oposiciones relacionadas con el mundo de la Justicia, entre otras:

  • Oposición a Jueces y Fiscales
  • Oposiciones a Letrados de la Administración de Justicia Oposiciones a Gestión Procesal
  • Oposiciones a Tramitación Procesal
  • Oposiciones a Auxilio Judicial
  • Agentes de la Hacienda Pública
  • Ayudantes de Instituciones Penitenciarias
  • Administrativo del Estado y Auxiliar del Estado

Yes, this Master’s degree trains you in the three basic methodological pillars of cooperation: research, project design and evaluation.

Yes , provided that the tasks developed for the internship subject are different from the usual ones and in accordance with the Master’s competencies. This possibility must be accepted by the Academic Direction of the Master.

Student Profile

The Master’s Degree in International Development Cooperation: Project Management and Direction is aimed at students seeking a personal and integral training, interested in the economic, organizational and social aspects of companies at international level, since companies create changes and social progress.

Students interested in studying Master’s Degree in International Development Cooperation: Project Management and Direction should have a special interest in:

  • Expanding their general knowledge and their social and economic environment.
  • Improving their oral and written skills in different languages, at least Spanish and English.
  • Serving the community with a high ethical sense in their professional practice.
  • Knowing business principles and concepts.
  • Sociable and capacity for personal relationships and teamwork.
  • Proactive and independent.
  • Open mind to mobility and acquisition of new experiences.
  • Analytical capacity to resolve social and economic problems.
 

A B2 English level is required to be admitted in this Degree.

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