EMAES – Executive Master of European Studies Program Director of European Studies Urban Strandberg Dr., Associate Professor in Political Science Centre for European Studies (CES) Department of Political Science University of Gothenburg e-mail: urban.strandberg@gu.se Presentation vid GR:s och Göteborgs Stads EU-frukost den 30 mars 2017
EMAES – the short version • Target group: highly qualified mid-career persons • International one year MA-program, part time & web based • Master of Science in European Studies (M.Sc.) (60hec). • 20 students per year, first round enrolled in September 2016 • No tuition fees, but costs for 7 on-campus meetings in Gothenburg • Multi-disciplinary; international; scientific method; societal involvement • Open for various academic backgrounds: BA in e.g. Business, Law, Behavioural Science, Engineering, Social Science, Humanities • At least 5 years work experience in the field of European Affairs • An employer that support that the employee enrol as student
Why? -> Meeting challenges with knowledge Global migration; trade; sustainable development; peace and security; prosperity and humanity; democratic legitimacy -> lingering issues To handle these issues and other challenges what is required is: • Knowledgeable and skilled decision makers in various sectors of society • An open, analytical, and critical social debate • Investments in research that can contribute with qualified basis for decision-making, and higher education that improve the skills of the professionals • Deepening and broadening cooperation between policy makers, the public, and universities, and the support to life-long learning • Interdisciplinary research and education, to grasp complex issues • International cooperation in research and education
Our capacity to make a contribution • A strong and complete European Studies academic environment • Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (2001-) • CERGU – Centre for European Research • CES – Centre for European Studies • Three faculties: Humanities, Social Science, and Business, Economics & Law • BA-program in European Studies (1999-) • MA-program: MAES – Master of European Studies (2010-) • International partners and Double Degree: Fudan University, Shanghai; Konstanz University; Charles University, Prague; UNC at Chapel Hill • Outreach and societal involvement: Brännpunkt Europa ; REGU – Council of European Studies; European Perspective; European Research Day
REGU – Council for European Studies • Cecilia Malmström , EU Commissioner, honorary member • Gunnar Bolin , Journalist and Producer, Swedish Radio • Christian Leffler , Deputy Secretary General in charge of Economic and Global Issues, EEAS • Sebastian Marx , Managing Director, City of Gothenburg office in Brussels • Karin Knutsson , Financial Officer, Swedish Ministry of Finance ( alumni! ) • Mikaela Kumlin-Granit , Director, the Unit for the EU, Swedish Foreign Ministry • Lotta Lekvall , CEO Folkteatern, board member Royal Opera • Helena L Nilsson , Director, Unit for Environment, Regional Development, Västra Götaland Region • Jerker Stattin , Head of International Unit, Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR/SKL)
EMAES integrate methods teaching in the 7 courses Core courses • Co-operation and Conflict in Europe (7,5 hec) • European Market Integration (7,5 hec) • Europe as a Global Actor (7,5 hec) • Research Methods (15 hec) • Master Thesis (15 hec) Semi-elective courses • Environment and Energy in European Integration (7,5 hec) • European Social Dimension (7,5 hec) -> Methods teaching integrated with other courses: learning the methods by immediately get to apply them to relevant materials and questions
Five entrance requirements, and one-month application period March 15-April 15 • BA diploma • Five years work life experience, in the field of European Affairs, and current employment within the field • English proficiency: English B/6 level or equivalent • Statement of intent (500 words) • CV • Endorsement from employer • Online application opens on 15 March and closes on 15 April. Notification about outcome of application distributed in July.
Challenges, as discovered during the first round • Approaching a workable ambition level and study tempo • Varying inclination for critical reflecting and the scientific method • Study coordination and coaching of busy business people • Online and distance learning vs. hands-on instruction
EMAES in a brochure and CES on YouTube For more information of EMAES, please see the enclosed brochure as well as our web page, where I especially recommend you to read interviews made with students currently enrolled in EMAES, find the interviews under “Meet our students” http://pol.gu.se/english/education/centre-for-european-studies--ces- /the-executive-master-s-programme-in-european-studies- YouTube: European Studies Promotional Video (8 min), produced by one of our alumni! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouyIIRyDhfE
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