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Erasmus University Rotterdam - Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences Master in International Public Management and Policy
Erasmus University Rotterdam - Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Master in International Public Management and Policy

1 Years

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Master in International Public Management and Policy focuses on equipping students with the skills necessary to navigate complex international public management challenges. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, preparing students for leadership roles in various sectors related to public management and policy-making.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in international organizations, government agencies, non-profits, and consultancy firms. Potential job roles include public policy analyst, program manager, and international relations specialist, allowing students to impact public administration and global governance.

Introduction

Is this the programme you're looking for?

Do you want to contribute to finding solutions for global issues such as conflict, poverty, migration, environmental protection and corruption? Then this master track is what you are looking for.

The study programme in a nutshell

The master programme International Public Management and Public Policy (IMP) is a one-year graduate programme that stimulates students to navigate the increasingly multinational and international nature of public management and public policy-making.

What does this study entail?

Public policy has an international orientation that is underlined by the central role of organisations such as the EU and the UN. This master's program endows you with advanced theories, concepts and skills that you need to work effectively in an international environment. The knowledge we provide will enable you to contribute to finding solutions for global issues such as international conflict, poverty, migration, environmental protection and corruption. The programme forms a clear pathway to developing a career in public or private sector organisations.

Erasmus University Rotterdam is an international top university in a vibrant city that is the gateway to Europe. Our faculty consists of top-notch scholars in the academic fields of public administration, political science, international relations, development studies, and European integration, who also regularly participate in policy debates.

The programme features:

  • A multi-level focus, dealing with public management and public policy on the national, EU and international levels.
  • A closely supervised individual research project.
  • A study trip to international organisations in Geneva and European institutions in Brussels.
  • Strong emphasis on professional development.
  • The opportunity to interact with an international student group and academics with strong international reputations.
  • An interdisciplinary nature, including knowledge from public administration, political science, international relations and political economy.
  • Access to a unique network of programme alumni active across the world.
  • Exchange opportunities at our partner institutions โ€“ leading universities across Europe.
  • Education at the Department of Public Administration and Sociology that has been #4 in the Shanghai RankingOpens external in the field of public administration in 2023.

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Program Admission Requirements

Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam โ€“ the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.

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