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MASTERS

European Studies

IGC International Graduate Center - Hochschule Bremen
BremenGermany
On campus
Full-time
€11,000.00total
 1100 Points
Duration
1 Year
Language
English
Apply date
Sep 2024

Program Description

The focus of the Master’s Degree in European Studies at the International Graduate Center of the Bremen University of Applied Sciences is politics, economics/business, law and administration of Europe. You will gain a deeper understanding of the key challenges that the European Union, its member states as well as its international partners and business actors inside and outside the EU have to face.

Our program offers you a comprehensive and up-to-date study of the economic, legal and political developments in the public sector and in private business, thus qualifying you to work in the EU institutions, the diplomatic service, the public sector of the member states or partner states of the EU or in private business or think tanks, interest groups or in lobbying.

The Master's Program European Studies at the International Graduate Center is a practice-oriented postgraduate course. You will take modules in public and private management, law, economics, management and politics – always with a view to the European Union. After the introductory weeks at the IGC we offer the Intensive Seminar in Brussels where you will obtain an inside glance of the EU institutions and of interacting public and private enterprises and organizations. This study visit is organized collectively with our partner institutions from Riga and Western Switzerland in the 3D Network.

To help you prepare for your career in a EU institution, diplomatic career, a career in government or administration in one of the member states, partner states or in undertakings in the EU or dealing with partners in the EU, or an academic career, you will study core modules on the EU institutions, EU Business law, Economic integration, EU funding, Public and Private Management, and the EU as a Global Player, as well as have the opportunity to participate in a development program or take a unit in intercultural management, group processes or personal skills

The career opportunities of graduates of the Master’s Degree in European Studies range from positions at EU institutions, executive positions in the private and public sectors to lobby activities and political posts.

Living expenses: 800€/month

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Curriculum

Semester 1

Institutions, Policy-Making and Regions in the EU:
European Integration and Multi-Level Governance
Challenges of EU Integration

EU Business Law:
Intellectual Property Law
Non Discrimination in EU Labour Law
European Environmental Law

European Economic Integration:
Competition Policy in the EU
Transisition Economies
Current Economic Affairs in the EU

Management of Funds:
Regional Economics and Structural Funds in the EU
Management of Funds

European Public and Private Management I:
Intensive Seminar in Brussel
Communication in Practice
International Project Management

Semester 2

The EU as a Global Player:
External Relations, Trade and Development Policy
EU-US Relations
EU-Asia Relations

European Public and Private Management II:
Expanding Your Business Across Borders
Marketing in the EU
Strategic Management in the EU
Human Resource Management
Starting Your Own Business
Career Planning

Master Thesis

At the end of the Master seminar you will be aware of topical issues and developments in current EU policy making which will help you to choose a suitable and manageable Master thesis topic. You should be able to plan and write a thesis, be aware of academic writing standards including non-plagiarism rules, and be able to do independent research.

Emphasis is put on the value of original, critical thinking and individual and independent research. In the master thesis you will have to deal intensively with a research project or case study and put it in writing in the form of a scientific paper. You can attend an optional 22-week internship (also in combination with the master thesis) after completion of module 1-7. With a professionally relevant internship and a written scientific internship report (15-20 pages), you can obtain 30 ECTS credits.

Carreers

  • EU Institutions
  • International Organizations/NGOs
  • Civil service/Foreign service
  • Management or consulting activities
  • Academic career
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