Mini MBA in Humanitarian Studies & Social Development
Executive leadership, humanitarian program design, disaster response, and donor fund governance.
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Last updated Oct 2026
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Course content
10 sections • 50 lectures • 17.8h total length
Lesson 1.1: What is Humanitarianism? Origins & Ancient Roots
20 min
Lesson 1.2: Henry Dunant, the Battle of Solferino & Birth of the Red Cross
20 min
Lesson 1.3: The Four Core Humanitarian Principles
20 min
Lesson 1.4: Evolution of the Modern Aid Architecture (UN OCHA & Cluster Approach)
20 min
Lesson 1.5: Module 1 Knowledge Check & MCQ Assessment
20 min
Lesson 2.1: Modernization Theory vs. Dependency Theory
20 min
Lesson 2.2: Amartya Sen's Capability Approach & Human Development Index
20 min
Lesson 2.3: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & Agenda 2030
20 min
Lesson 2.4: Human Rights-Based Approaches (HRBA) to Social Development
20 min
Lesson 2.5: Module 2 Knowledge Check & MCQ Assessment
20 min
Lesson 3.1: Overview of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) & The Geneva Conventions
20 min
Lesson 3.2: Cardinal Principles of IHL: Distinction, Proportionality & Precaution
20 min
Lesson 3.3: Protection of Civilians, Aid Workers & Medical Facilities
20 min
Lesson 3.4: International Criminal Justice & The Rome Statute (ICC)
20 min
Lesson 3.5: Module 3 Knowledge Check & MCQ Assessment
20 min
Lesson 4.1: Non-Governmental Organizations: Governance & Legal Frameworks
20 min
Lesson 4.2: Human Resource Management & Staff Duty of Care in Fragile Settings
20 min
Lesson 4.3: Financial Stewardship, Internal Controls & Donor Compliance
20 min
Lesson 4.4: Strategic Planning & Organizational Agility for Civil Society
20 min
Lesson 4.5: Module 4 Knowledge Check & MCQ Assessment
20 min
Lesson 5.1: The PMD Pro Project Management Lifecycle
20 min
Lesson 5.2: Conducting Rapid Needs Assessments & Problem Tree Analysis
20 min
Lesson 5.3: Designing the Logical Framework (LogFrame) & SMART Indicators
20 min
Lesson 5.4: Risk Matrix, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) & Gantt Charts
20 min
Lesson 5.5: Module 5 Knowledge Check & MCQ Assessment
20 min
Lesson 6.1: Fundamentals of MEAL: Architecture & Performance Monitoring
20 min
Lesson 6.2: Quantitative & Qualitative Data Collection (KoboToolbox & ODK)
20 min
Lesson 6.3: Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) & CFM Systems
20 min
Lesson 6.4: Safeguarding, PSEA & Child Protection Policies
20 min
Lesson 6.5: Module 6 Knowledge Check & MCQ Assessment
20 min
Lesson 7.1: The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030)
20 min
Lesson 7.2: Understanding Risk: Disaster = (Hazard × Vulnerability) / Capacity
20 min
Lesson 7.3: Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) & Early Warning Systems
20 min
Lesson 7.4: Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) & The Humanitarian-Development Nexus
20 min
Lesson 7.5: Module 7 Knowledge Check & MCQ Assessment
20 min
Lesson 8.1: The Humanitarian Supply Chain Pipeline: Procurement to Last-Mile
20 min
Lesson 8.2: Emergency Procurement Ethics, Tender Procedures & Vendor Vetting
20 min
Lesson 8.3: Warehouse Management, Cold-Chain Logistics & Inventory Control
20 min
Lesson 8.4: Fleet Management, Transport Routes & Emergency Deployment Logistics
20 min
Lesson 8.5: Module 8 Knowledge Check & MCQ Assessment
20 min
Lesson 9.1: The Institutional Donor Landscape (USAID/BHA, ECHO, UN OCHA & FCDO)
20 min
Lesson 9.2: Writing Winning Grant Proposals: The Concept Note & Full Technical Narrative
20 min
Lesson 9.3: Cost Proposals, Budget Notes, ICR & Financial Narratives
20 min
Lesson 9.4: Diversifying Funding Streams: Social Enterprises & Private Philanthropy
20 min
Lesson 9.5: Module 9 Knowledge Check & MCQ Assessment
20 min
Lesson 10.1: The Grand Bargain & The Localisation Agenda: Shifting the Power
20 min
Lesson 10.2: Decolonising Aid: Ethical Dilemmas & Power Dynamics in the Global South
20 min
Lesson 10.3: Artificial Intelligence, Cash Transfers & The Future of Crisis Response
20 min
Lesson 10.4: Capstone Leadership Case Study & Executive Strategy Synthesis
20 min
Lesson 10.5: MINI MBA FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
90 min
Description
The flagship Mini MBA program by RENWESSON TECH Africa designed for humanitarian practitioners, NGO executives, and development specialists. Learn sustainable community impact, international donor relations, emergency logistics, and organizational resilience.
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Dr. Alex Morgan
Industry Expert & Senior Mentor
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8,900 Students
12 Courses
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