Master of Public Administration in European Studies
Energy, Climate and Digital Transformation – Global Topics and Smart Technologies shaping Europe
Qualify for the future
Understanding European policy and its economical and societal impact on global topics
European Union policy strongly influences a wide range of topics. This interdisciplinary Master’s programme focuses on energy, transport, climate and digitisation from a political as well as technological point of view. It combines the excellence of RWTH Aachen University in engineering and technology with the current political and economic agenda of the EU to provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of new technologies on EU governance and vice versa. The result is a highly attractive programme: the Master of Public Administration in European Studies. Study it part-time and qualify for leadership positions in the private or public sector.
Benefits
Learn about the EU, its policies and institutions and specialise in cutting-edge technologies in the fields of
energy & climate or digital transformation.
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Quick Facts
Degree: Master of Public Administration (awarded by RWTH Aachen University)
Duration: 1,5 years part-time
Credit Points: 90 CP (winter semester 2019/20)
Languages: English and German
Apply by: 1st March 2019 as a Non-EU national, 15th July 2019 as an EU national
Course Fees: 5.350 € per semester (discounts available)
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Qualification Profiles
Successful graduates of the MPA European Studies are
specialists in European Union decision- and policy-making and its impact
analytical minds with an understanding of current and evolving technologies in energy, climate and digital transformation combined with EU expertise in these fields
interdisciplinary thinkers and strategists equipped for international projects
bilingual team players being flexible in multicultural contexts
active networkers experienced in the EU arena
Career Prospects
Various options instead of one job title
The interdisciplinary, forward-looking nature of the European Studies Master’s programme addresses the need for graduates who are able to work at the interface of politics and technology thus needing a profound knowledge of both. The pr ogramme prepares you for high-level positions in the private or public sector, for example in EU or national government institutions, areas of public administration, NGOs, international companies or the media. Regardless of which technology specialisation you choose in the second semester, the programme equips you for a multitude of positions in a variety of bodies, institutions and companies.
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Curriculum
I Compulsory courses: European Studies essentials
- History of European Integration (DE)
- EU Law (DE)
- European Policy and Governance (DE)
- Lobbying and Transparency (EN&DE)
- European Economics (DE)
- Global Challenges and the Future of the EU (DE)
30 CP (6 Module á 5 CP)
II Elective courses: Technical specialisations including EU policy and social impacts
15 CP (3 Module aus einem Track á 5 CP)
III Elective courses: Soft skills
- Professional Negotiation Skills and Management of Conflicts (EN)
- International Project Management (EN)
- Strategic Decision Making (EN)
5 CP (1 aus 3 Modulen)
IV Elective courses
- Internship (EN&DE)
- Project Work (EN&DE)
10 CP (Internship oder Project work)
V Compulsory course
Master Thesis (EN&DE)
30 CP
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