Specializing Master Advanced Global studies

Specializing Master Advanced Global studies

The Master in Advanced Global Studies focuses on international relations, economics, politics and law, as well as those emerging issues that challenge today’s global system, with a specific attention to the themes of human security and sustainable development. It provides a well-balanced combination of theory and practice, enriching the learning process.

Distinguished Faculty and top-level professionals make the Master a unique experience.

The Master trains professionals with the analytical skills to comprehend the different elements that constitute our complex world; to develop students’ abilities to collect and interpret information and international events; to manage technical and scientific aspects of international projects; to identify and interact with local and global cultures through a multidisciplinary approach and specialized competences.

The Master is taught by ASERI, Graduate school of Economics and International Relations. ASERI Masters' courses are designed in response to the current job market demands: they train students in a constant face to face comparison with theoretical topics, but provoking their personalities and experiences to form a practical and highly professional point of view.

1st level - Scientific Training & Management Skills

The course offers an important opportunity to deepen the theoretical analysis of the economic, political, historical, legal and institutional issues relevant to the global system. Due to the multidisciplinary character of this area, students have the opportunity to study and evaluate specific problems from different yet connected perspectives.

Focus areas: Economics, Human Security & Sustainable Development, International Relations, Law & Institutions, Management Skills

Main topics covered:

• International Trade
• Humanitarian Affairs
• Migration flows
• Environmental Policies
• Public International Law
• International Human Rights Law
• Regional Integration
• Emerging Actors and the International System
• International Organizations Dynamics

2nd level - Advanced Training on Regional Areas

The Master's programme includes an advanced training programme on the most relevant challenges that government, international organizations, NGOs and multinational private companies are facing in specific regional areas. Professionals and experts from specific fields are involved in planning, organizing and addressing introductory courses as well as seminars and case studies in the following areas:

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• Latin America
• Middle East

3rd level - Project Work

Participants join in the elaboration of a project work where the multidimensional analysis of a problem leads to the identification of its fundamental nodes.

4th level - Internship

The research activity is completed with an internship, that gives the student the invaluable opportunity to strengthen competencies acquired during the Master.

Total ECTS: 60

Upon completion of the Master, students will be prepared to manage and evaluate specific international events and problems from different perspectives, consistently with their previous training and experience, within numerous organizations:

• International Institutions
• Private Companies
• Research Centers
• Public Administration
• NGOs