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Master in International Public Management and Public Policy

Master of Science in International Public Management and Public Policy (MSc)

International interdependency is the name of the game. Learn about public management and policy in a world facing shared problems, and launch a career in one of the many fields characterised by internationalisation.

Public policy has gone international: organisations such as the EU, the UN, and the World Bank are growing in importance. Master the theories, concepts and skills you need to work effectively in this time of increasing internationalisation.

EUR is a top school in Rotterdam, “the gateway to Europe”. Our top-notch faculty is active in the field of public administration, political science, and international relations, and participates regularly in policy debates. Tackle global issues such as international conflict, poverty, migration, environmental protection and corruption. Build a career at a public or private sector organisation.

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Career opportunities Master in International Public Management and Public Policy

Career opportunities Master in International Public Management and Public Policy

Master graduates International Public Management and Policy are decision makers. The master is the basis for a career at international and national level, at the EU, government ministries and agencies, NGOs, multinationals, consultancy firms and research institutes. Graduates may become: policy officials, policy advisors, consultants, lobbyists or project leaders.

Education objectives Master in International Public Management and Public Policy

Education objectives Master in International Public Management and Public Policy

You will

  • gain awareness of the growing multinational, international and supranational nature of public management and policy making;
  • understand international developments from a multidisciplinary perspective;
  • learn to analyse international ‘space’ by applying up to date theories and concepts;
  • gain the tools to operate effectively in an international environment

and gain a MSc International Public Management.

Curriculum Master in International Public Management and Public Policy

Curriculum Master in International Public Management and Public Policy

  • Comparative Public Policy;
  • International Public Management;
  • Global Governance;
  • International Organization and Development;
  • European Union Policy Making;
  • European Union Governance;
  • Elective
  • Research Design
  • Preparation Labor Market;
  • Comprehensive Research Project (Thesis)

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    Mode of education Master in International Public Management and Public Policy

    Mode of  education Master in International Public Management and Public Policy

    We have a variety of teaching formats including interactive lectures, working groups, and simulations. The program does also entail an excursion to Geneva to visit international organizations.


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    Target audience Master in International Public Management and Public Policy

    Target audience Master in International Public Management and Public Policy

    This 12 month International Public Management and Policy master programme is for recent graduates in Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, European Studies or related disciplines. A scientific master for graduates who wish to participate in the internationalisation of public management with ambitions to become policy and decision makers in the public arena.

    Admission criteria Master in International Public Management and Public Policy

    Admission criteria Master in International Public Management and Public Policy

    Bachelor degree in Public Administration, Political Science, European Studies, International Relations or related disciplines. Students with a degree in Economics, Business Administration, Sociology, Law or History are also eligible to apply.

  • Proficiency in English
  • Motivation letter
  • CV

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    Application Master in International Public Management and Public Policy

    Application Master in International Public Management and Public Policy

    Students need to fill in an application form and attach a number of documents (see link). The Dutch academic year runs from 1st September until 31st August. Applications should reach the University by 31 May (for non EU/EEA students) and 15 July (for EU/EEA students) if you wish to begin on 1st September, but we advise you to apply earlier than that if possible.

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