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M.A. Public Policy, Concentration in Political Analysis and Public Policy
The National Research University - Higher School of Economics (HSE)
| Application deadline: | July 15 |
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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Credits: | 120 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 24 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
Description
The program was developed on the basis of American model of teaching Public Policy Analysis - namely of Public Policy Institute of the Georgetown University and Johns Hopkins University, where the head of this program was teaching in 1993-1995/ Since 2006 the Program accepts foreign students and provide courses in English as HSE contribution to the BOLOGNA PROCESS/ Particularly successful cooperation with Witten - Herdcke University, Department of Economics and Management / (Germany).
The Master's in Public Policy is a two-year innovative program developing the skills required to articulate issues of public concern, analyze alternative policies, facilitate the adoption and implementation of specific public choices, and evaluate their effects. The program provides each student with a strong multi-disciplinary foundation of skills and knowledge and an opportunity to apply them to contemporary public policy process.
Our graduates are qualified and well prepared for a wide range of careers:
* In the government (Russian, International policy analysis)
* Nonprofit organizations and movements, political parties
* Analytical centers, think-tanks
* Private sector (strategic planning, personnel management)
Contents
Our master's program is based on the best experience of Master's Programs in Public Policy around the world. We are constantly developing and improving the program and involve in the teaching process representatives from the leading Russian, European and American universities, most influential think tanks and renowned international organizations. The list of our partners includes Bologna University,
Currently we are offering two concentrations Political Analysis and Public Policy and Human Rights and Democratic Governance. Students may choose from a wide variety of courses for both concentrations.
Curriculum
1st year of study
Mandatory courses:
* Comparative analysis of political systems
* Public Policy: Concepts and Methods
* Human Rights in Globalizing World
Research seminars:
* Methods and design of political research
* Human rights: theory and practice
Adaptation courses:
* Introduction to Public law
* Introduction to Policy analysis
* English for political analysts
Optional courses:
Specializations "Policy analysis and Public Policy", "Human rights and Democratic Governance"
* Institutional Economics and Public Policy
* Legal instruments in political process
3 out of 5. Specialization in "Policy analysis and Public Policy"
* Rhetorical analysis of modern political discourse
* Corporate Citizenship and Corporate social Responsibility
* Political pluralism in the West and East
* Large corporation as an actor of political governance
* Social stratification in Russia
3 out of 5. Specialization in "Human rights and Democratic Governance"
* Freedom of association and freedom of assembly in civic participation
* Free Expression and hate speech
* Social rights and their implementation by the government
* Non-violent civic actions: theory and practice
* Immigrants and ethnic minorities: xenophobia and tolerance
* Research practice/internship
* Research paper
2nd year of study
Mandatory courses
* Think Tanks as Policy Actors
* Global Actors in Public Policy
Research seminars:
* Methods and design of political research
* Human rights: theory and practice
Optional courses:
Specializations "Policy analysis and Public Policy", "Human rights and Democratic Governance"
* Negotiations of interests in public policy
* Lobbying and Advocacy
1 out of 2 "Policy analysis and Public Policy"
* Regional Policy and Regional Politics in Russia
* Government policy in ethnic relations
1 out of 2 "Human rights and Democratic Governance"
* International mechanisms of human rights defence
* National mechanisms of human rights defence
* Research practice/internship
* Final state attestation, including the defence of the Master thesis
Requirements
Admission to the program is portfolio-based, rather than exams-based. The main documents that should be presented by the applicant include:
* motivation letter,
* CV,
* official certificates or diplomas (if applicable) proving the applicant's achievements in the sphere of policy analysis, human rights, etc.,
* letters of recommendation (if applicable) from think-tanks, NGO leaders, governmental bodies, research tutors,
* certificates of grants or awards (if applicable),
* copies of publications and major research projects (if applicable),
* certified copy of the employment record book (if applicable).
Besides that, applicants should provide language proficiency certificates in English (IELTS, minimum score of 6.0, or TOEFL, minimum score of 4.0) or French (DELF/DALF or TCF/TEF, minimum level of B2). If the test results are not available, applicants must take a pass/fail exam in English between June 1st and July 25th.
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 6 |
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