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You are reading about a Master’s degree program of an unusual character. In the XXI century, many educational institutions have realized that reliance on the XIX century patterns of teaching and learning is a dead end. They have figured out that in the world of rapid technological growth, changing geopolitical realities (a two-superpower world transforming into a one-superpower international system which in turn is sliding into a multiple-power system with many regional powers), and yet-to-fathom demographic shifts, apart from skills and competencies one should learn how to adapt, use one’s imagination and creativity, appreciate diversity and choose optimal courses of action.... [-]

M.A. in European Studies

The MA programme in European Studies is composed of high-level postgraduate courses taught in English. Students will take classes from the core, key, speciality, and optional categories according to their academic specialisation and personal interest. The maximum duration of studies is 4 semesters.

Objectives

This programme is designed to provide students with advanced and interdisciplinary knowledge of contemporary European affairs. Our focus is the study of the political, economic and cultural character of Central and Eastern Europe and the European Union. Most of our graduates apply their expertise in careers in either non-governmental or business sectors, while others continue with their studies on a doctoral level.... [-]

International Relations is an ideal field of study for people who are curious about the world and who wish to exert an influence on the social and political realities of global affairs. Through this program, students will gain knowledge that is essential for making decisions in the areas of politics, business, and the media in an international context.

Students will learn about the complexities of contemporary politics, they will improve their language ability and gain useful skills for the business world.

They will also learn about the principles of modern international relations, as well as their historic, political, and economic determinants. In addition, students will gain valuable insight about the policy decisions and economic developments that operate in an international context, and will also perfect their analytical skills, which will allow them to succeed in jobs that require strong investigative, diagnostic, and critical thinking abilities.... [-]

About studies

Sustainability is most commonly defined as meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The field of Sustainability Studies explores and critiques ways to achieve it in the context of maintaining ecological and environmental health while generating economic welfare and ensuring social justice. The Sustainability Studies is an interdisciplinary program which aims at fostering students’ understanding, appreciation, and thoughtful problem-solving skills regarding the relationship and interactions between human society and the environment. The studies will provide the interdisciplinary background that is needed to understand many of the complex challenges facing our world, and will equip students with the skills needed to develop solutions to these problems.... [-]

17th best programme in the world according to Top 100 Global Eduniversal Ranking in the Financial Markets in 2018.

The Quantitative Finance Program at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw is a four-semester program on a full-time basis that provides students with outstanding knowledge of modern quantitative finance. The program leads to 'magister' degree and is compatible with the Bologna system, equivalent to Maters of Arts.

The distinctive feature of this program is that it combines the overall fundamentals of economic theory with specialized knowledge in finance. The basic aim of this specialization is to provide students with theoretical knowledge from the field of quantitative finance combined with its practical applications in financial institutions, taking into account the latest trends in financial world.... [-]

Master of Arts (MA) in Intermedia

The syllabus will be taught at the following studios: photography and intermedia activity, performing arts, spatial performance, video, space forming and transforming audio art, and interactive arts. This scope will ensure the students receive a wide knowledge of contemporary artistic phenomena and practices in which the most innovative media techniques are deployed. The graduates will acquire unique capabilities which will allow them to professionally approach the design and implementation of complex artistic expressions with the application of state-of-the-art techniques.

Studio of Spatial Performance

Head: dr Mirosław BałkaAssistant: Karolina Kubik... [-]

Advantages

Cultural communication (CC) is a new course offered by the University of Gdańsk Faculty of Languages at BA and MA level. It is a good choice for those wishing to develop knowledge and skills in the field of information flow and management in the sphere of language(s), literature, arts, media, and culture.

The course offers an opportunity to acquire the skills required for effective communication in fluent English and conversational Polish, as well as the soft skills that are indispensable for work in cultural and artistic institutions at the national and international level. It also lays stress on the organizational skills necessary for teamwork; the ability to design, plan and manage projects in institutions of art and culture, such as theatres, agencies, foundations, associations, departments of culture in local government institutions; and the skills necessary to organize artistic events and festivals.... [-]

Programme description

This two-year full-time Comparative Heritage Studies (COHES) MA programme offers a wide range of knowledge on cultural heritage in literature, art, theatre, architecture, urban space, and sites of memory, particularly those found in Krakow and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The COHES programme focuses on the multi-ethnic, multinational, multilingual nature of heritage, approaching it from three angles: Digital Heritage, Visual Heritage, and Comparative and Translated Heritage.

Graduate’s profile

The knowledge gained by COHES graduates will allow them to broaden their understanding of the dynamics shaping heritage in the contemporary world, both in symbolic and material terms. Graduates will be prepared to identify and analyze social, cultural, and political actions that affect the recognition and protection of cultural heritage, as well as its management and education. They will receive qualifications to work in international cultural centers, particularly museums, archival/research, diplomatic, or academic institutes, publishing houses, and libraries. These studies will train young scholars to use interdisciplinary tools in a critical and comparative fashion, helping them to work in multilingual and multicultural environments.... [-]

5 specialisations are available:

Public Policy

Political Communication

Public Administration (organised jointly with Georgian Institute of Public Affairs)

Democracy and Development in Europe and Caucasus (organised jointly with Georgian Institute of Public Affairs)

Central and East European Studies (organised jointly with the University of Bucharest)

The Institute of Political Science at the University of Wrocław is one of the biggest and the most dynamic centres of political science research in Poland. Since 2008 the Institute has developed also curricula in English. Both international and Polish candidates can join the study programme and obtain the title of Master in Political Science.... [-]

Short information:

Program focuses on understanding of economic and social patterns and the phenomena pertaining to world economics and the role of the state and international organizations as well as various management strategies applied in international markets; It covers current issues such as: European monetary integration, international financial crises, foreign direct investments, entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, product and brand management, international commodity markets; Modules Advanced Business Communication in English Advanced Economics Advanced International Economics Corporate Finance Econometrics Globalization and Regionalization in the World Economy Intercultural Communication in Business and Management International Forecasting and Simulations International Logistics International Political Relations International Public Law International Statistics Social Philosophy Corporate Investments/Advanced Corporate Finance Creativity Training/Risk Management Workshop Entrepreneurship and New Venture Planning/Entrepreneurial Management European Monetary Integration/ International Financial Crises International Human Resource Management/Euro-Atlantic Institutions and European Security System Strategic Management/Strategies in International Business Corporate Social Responsibility in International Business/Social Entrepreneurship in Global Economy Foreign Direct Investment in Central and Eastern European Countries/Doing Business in the Baltic Sea Region International Commodity Markets/International Real Estate Markets Product Management in International Business/International Brand Management Master Research Project [-]

The MA in Society and Politics is the oldest and most established track in our MA program. It offers a variety of courses that will provide both the “standard canons” of theoretical and empirical discourse and relate to the research frontier as well. Political sociology, especially civil society both East and West of the Elbe and social movements, contemporary welfare states, especially the so-called Swedish model, classic and contemporary social and political theory, institution building, corruption, political culture, political gender issues, the interpretation of Holocaust and law and society are examples of our orientation as reflected in our courses.

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Degree to obtain: MA in Computer Science Duration: 4 semesters (2 academic years) Language of instruction: English ECTS points: 124 Programme description

The programme encompasses algorithms analysis, network programming, distributed systems, databases, internet portals, artificial intelligence, neural networks and genetic algorithms. In the course of the studies, participants get professional knowledge that enables them to work at the offices of public administration, as well as the institutions of the European Union. The graduates are awarded the Master’s degree in Computer Science.

The graduates of this programme will acquire: knowledge of the rudiments of Computer Science that enables them to solve computer problems single-handedly and implement their solutions, proficiency in programming, the understanding of computer's specification and complexity, basic skills in preparation, implementation and verification of computer software, ability to use computer tools in practice and knowledge that facilitates fast adaptation to dynamically changing computer reality. ... [-]

M.A. Economics (Specialization in International Business) Target groups

The offer is addressed to graduate first degree studies in the areas of education, "Economics" and "Management", "Finance and Accounting", "International Economic Relations" interested in gaining or deepening of knowledge and skills in the field of international business. Studies on the specialization graduates may also take an area of studies "Tourism" wanting to get a qualification in the field of international business. In addition, expansion of expertise may be interested in people working in companies and institutions operating in international markets due to the need for constant verification of theoretical and practical knowledge in this field.... [-]

Students will understand the development and evolution of "Central Europe” in modern times and how these changes affect business, politics and societies. Cooperating institutions/international partners:Charles University, Prague (Czech Republic)Masaryk University, Brno (Czech Republic)Comenius University, Bratislava (Slovakia)

Applicants from the EU who register by 15 May and are accepted, may apply for AMU scholarship.

Tuition

EU/EFTA students Registration: 85 PLN

Other students Registration: 200 EuroTuition fee per year: 3200 Euro

ECTS points 120 Requirements B.A. in arts or social sciencesIELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 570 (230 computer-based) [-]

About the programme

This MA program is aimed at creating a community of responsible business leaders that are aware of the need for more sustainable solutions in socio-economic life. Candidates will have a great opportunity to learn the theory which enables a real shift towards sustainability, to acquire skills and capabilities to run more sustainable businesses, as well as to support the idea of sustainable development in other significant ways.

Advantages of the programme

Graduates will become effective leaders focused on social and environmental responsibility leading to a sustainable future. Our MA programme will help you acquire the specialised knowledge, professional attitude, and skills needed to become a first-class leader in sustainable business or in professional organisations working in sustainable development.... [-]