International Financial and Political Relations – (M.Sc.)

The contemporary world is connected by global networks of finance as never before, yet it remains aworld where nation-states still exert control. Global flows of money are thus pivotal in the making of our modern world, yet are shaped by regulation in geographically specific ways to produce a financial landscape of opportunity and threat.

In this programme, this intersection of finance and politics is explored by way of an overview of the changing nature of finance systems and the governance of the global economy, with a specific focus on the forms of money space created within Europe.

Combining the disciplinary expertise of geographers, economists and political scientists, this programme thus provides a unique understanding of the making of the contemporary world.

This programme has vocational relevance for those seeking employment in government, commerce or industry, and has been designed for recent graduates in social sciences disciplines, as well as business people, government and voluntary sector employees, planners, teachers and local community representatives who are interested in extending their knowledge and skills.

All the globalization Masters programmes can be taken on a full-time (12 months) or part-time (24 months) basis and involve a combination of lectures, small-group classes, practical and project-based teaching and learning. Distance learning methods are tailored to meet individual participants´ needs.