This discipline refers to analysis of politics, theoretical and practical issues of political systems, international studies, inter-governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations and other political institutions. Political Science and International Relations studies explore political principles and processes as well as foreign affairs and relations among different countries. It systematically explores government and state, political behavior, economic units in the local and international systems. These studies consist of broad range of areas like psychology, economics, law, history, political theory, sociology, cultural studies.
There is a strong emphasis at understanding of political concepts, social factors, natural sciences, public policy. International relations play strong role at official relations between different countries and cultures. Graduated students can work at governmental, diplomatic institutions, do international business, work as public affairs consultants, local government officer and politicians.
The program has been designed to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date study of economic and political dynamics in Europe. Graduates from both Europe and beyond will develop an in-depth understanding of the central issues facing Europe at all levels of the economy and administration, and acquire the tools to work with European institutions.
The Master of Science in European Union Policy (MSc EUP) is a one-year, full-time programme, which leads to a Master of Science Degree accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO).
The two-year taught Master (Laurea Magistralis) in World Politics and International Relations aims to provide you with a multidisciplinary perspective on comparative and international global issues. Whether you are aiming at a career in national or international public services, in non-governmental organizations or in the private sector, this broad-based Master will equip you to face contemporary challenges in an informed and versatile way.
Since 1999, the Fulda University of Applied Sciences offers a four semester Master's degree programme in Intercultural Communication and European Studies (ICEUS). ICEUS was supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and by the Jean-Monnet-Programme of the European Union. The programme is accredited in accordance with national and international standards by the Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (ZEvA). The degree is recognized for higher employment in the civil service.
The MBA with a focus on International Relations is embedded in the context of global economics and business life. We analyze strategies of multinationals and international organisations, both from a theoretical and a practical point of view. The programme is really suited for students who are eager to embark on a career in multinational companies and international and European institutions.
The Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences is proud to offer its Master of Arts in Intercultural Conflict Management (MA-ICM). The M.A. programme is a response to the challenges of conflict, cultural diversity, forced and voluntary migration, violations of human rights and human exploitation.
The program provides you with in-depth knowledge in political science. The program gives you the knowledge and skills for a working life of change and it provides the ability to apply knowledge in an independent scientific work.
The Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt was established in 2002 as Germany’s first professional school of public policy. The Brandt School’s Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a two-year interdisciplinary degree program designed for young academics and professionals who wish to pursue a career in public service, including government agencies, international organizations and the non-profit sector.
The programme is designed to promote highly qualified experts with theoretical knowledge of both European Union law and policy issues. It covers integration, the role of the European Court of Justice, selected aspects under the second and third pillars, as well as policy implementation and negotiation.
This programme challenges and stimulates students, who work in small groups on contemporary themes and learn to think critically about new developments. In this they receive personal supervision and a thorough training in methodology (how to conduct reliable comparative research).
The objective of this Master is to provide graduates with the knowledge that will make it possible to understand the economic and social systems of Latin America and Europe. It will provide students with the skills and knowledge to work in the professional and managerial functions that coordinate and operate in the areas of economic co-operation between the EU, Czech Republic and Latin American countries, as well as the private and financial sectors. Graduates of the programme “Economic and Regional Studies of Latin America” will obtain the knowledge to enable them to analyze economic and social processes and regional development with regards to the cultural specific aspects of Latin American countries. The graduate will also be able to create strategies for public administration. The graduate will also obtain information concerning the Czech Republic’s experience in the field of economic transformation and restructuralization, solving regional disparities and programmes focused on human resource developme
The programme is organized on a two-year basis with the possibility to terminate after one year obtaining a one-year master degree. The programme, which is on a full-time schedule, is accessible for both foreign and Swedish students. The programme is divided into separate modules with at least 15 higher education credits in each module.