Master in European Studies: European Public and Private ManagementThe program provides a comprehensive and up-to-date study of economic and political dynamics in Europe. Studies in European public and private management, in European economics, law and politics, an intensive seminar in Brussels plus a period of practical training offer an ideal combination to acquire theoretical knowledge, management education, practical skills and European expertise.
The faculty is composed of international and national university lecturers and EU practitioners. Emphasis is laid on an interdisciplinary approach in teaching and learning, group work, discussions and a lively exchange between participants.
Occupational field/ Target audience
The program provides sound preparation for careers in European and international businesses,institutions and administrations, or for further European research. Graduates have a broad field of opportunity to choose from, including economic and legal adviser activities, positions in private and public management, lobbying activities, political offices and functions and in the diplomatic services.
Focus / Curriculum
The main objective of the program is to convey a sound and specialist knowledge of European public and private management. The course consists of 10 modules providing students with an interdisciplinary approach to key factors of European integration. The main topics to be covered are: the institutional system of the EU, EU economic integration and business in the EU, management systems in the EU and the management of European funds, European business law, Policy-making in the EU as well as the EU in the international dimension. In 2004, Prof. Dr. Friedrich Lehmann has been awarded a Jean Monnet grant by the EU for the action entitled European Module for the duration of three years. The module “EU Business and Administrative Law” combines legal, economic and administrative aspects of European integration.
The modules will be divided between lectures and seminars. Lectures provide a thorough grounding in the essentials of European business and management, policies and law. In the seminars, students will develop specialist knowledge in a variety of fields including “Theories of Integration”, “Competition policy in the EU”, “Social Policies in the EU” or “International Teamwork” or “Doing Business in the EU”. In addition, we will be offering classes in:
• Introduction to Economics (10 hours)
• Introduction to Regional Economics (15 hours)
• Presentation Skills (15 hours) and Research Skills and Academic Writing (10 hours)
• German for beginners (60 hours)
Great importance will be attached to improving the students´ cross-cultural and analytical skills. A seminar in cross-cultural communication familiarizes students with recent developments in the field and a class on research skills and methods will support the students´ ability to tackle a problem in a scientific way and to master the art of researching, writing and presenting good research papers.
The Intensive Seminar in Brussels (organized jointly with our European partners, with students and lecturers from several European universities, with visits to the European organizations etc.) and an ongoing program in Bremen called Meet the Europeans provide ample opportunity to get in close contact with representatives from EU administrations, European-based organizations and enterprises, to take part in European cultural activities and to visit EU-sponsored projects in the region. A three-day visit to Berlin offers additional insights into German culture and politics. An orientation week at the beginning of the academic year offers orientation and assistance. On completing the course work students opt for a Master’s Thesis in one of the core areas. For the Master’s Thesis, candidates are expected to use their theoretical understanding to deal with a European topic in a methodologically correct manner. The time allotted is 10 weeks. Candidates may propose a theme or project of their own choice.
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