Logistics is one of the most critical components to successful humanitarian assistance. Delivering the right assistance to the right beneficiaries at the right time requires both skill and an understanding of the supply chain. Logisticians must continually add to their knowledge and learn the latest practices in the field. This course will explain logistics, explore the ways that logistics can affect humanitarian support, and give students an opportunity to analyze case studies and develop methods for improving delivery of support.

Designed to be flexible enough to accommodate humanitarian aid professionals working in the field, while also remaining academically rigorous, the Humanitarian Logistics course is a 6-day intensive course worth 2 graduate-level academic credits.  It is a required part of the Masters of International Humanitarian Action (MIHA), Module 2, or as a stand-alone course.