Humanitarian & Development Management

OVERVIEW

2025-2026

HDM Certificate

Total Credits

9 cr

Semesters to Complete

1-3 semesters

General Fee per Semester

Fees change every year.

$ 572 (in-person)

$ 165 (online)

Tuition per Credit

Tuition rates change every year.

$ 686

Total Estimated Tuition

Tuition rates change every year. Application fee, general fee, online fee, lab fees, etc. are not included.

$ 6,174

Prerequisite Coursework

Applicants who have not completed these courses may be granted provisional acceptance.

Statistics, Research Methods

Format

Online: Most courses are offered remotely with both synchronous and asynchronous options. You can join live via Zoom or watch recorded sessions at your convenience. All coursework, projects, and deadlines remain the same as for on-campus students.

In-person / Online

CERTIFICATE COURSES

COURSE COURSE NAME CREDITS
REQ.
SEMSTER
*every other yr
FACULTY SECTOR
C, D, H **
  Choose 9 credits from the following courses: 9 total      
CIDS521 Innovation Theory & Practice 3 Fa* Raveloharimisy C
CIDS524 Humanitarian Studies: Theory and Practice 3 Fa* LaBianca H
CIDS526 Global Health & Development 3 Fa* Hatfield H
CIDS575 Topics course (repeatable) 1-6   Various  
CIDS623 Humanitarian and Development Practice 1-3 Su Raveloharimisy C
CIDS673 Project Cycle Management 3 Sp* Raveloharimisy C

**Sectors in the Humanitarian and Development field: H – Humanitarian, C – Cross-cutting, D – Development

This list of courses is provided for guidance only, and SSBS reserves the right to modify course offerings at any time. For the most current information on availability, scheduling, and registration, please consult the official Andrews University Course Schedule.

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Aquire Skills

  • Understand and be able to complete project management tasks such as policy and analysis, grant writing, and innovation.
  • Gain the skills to effectively manage a team of individuals and projects.

Aquire Knowledge

  • Understand and be able to identify challenges both on a broad, global level, and in specific communities or areas.