Masters Degrees (Globalization)

Globalization and urbanization are two key social processes shaping the world in the 21st century. This programme provides a unique focus on the economic, social and political dimensions of globalization and the increasingly important role of cities in responding to and affecting global agendas.

Cities in globalization are widely recognized as focal points for the big societal challenges of delivering sustainable economic growth, fostering global citizenship and establishing secure and resilient societies.

This programme critically evaluates theories, processes and outcomes of globalization and globalized urbanization. This programme is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the highly acclaimed Globalization and World Cities (GaWC) Research Network which was established in the Department of Geography.

Entry Requirements

An honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent overseas qualification in geography or other social sciences/ humanities discipline. Applicants with appropriate professional expertise will also be considered.

Overseas qualification equivalencies can be found here: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/study-options/postgraduate-taught/international-qualification-equivalencies/

English Language Requirements

All applicants for admission to Loughborough University must have a qualification in English Language before they can be admitted to any course or programme, whether their first language is English or not. Find out more here: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/english/

Assessments

Modules are assessed by a combination of examinations, coursework and group work including a dissertation of up to 50 pages on

an agreed topic. Take a look at our modules to see what assessments you can expect to undertake: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/taught/globalization-and-cities/modules/

Further Career Prospects

This programme equips you with the knowledge and skills relevant for a wide variety of careers within public, private or third-sector companies, ranging from national and international businesses to city governments, urban consultancies and think-tanks and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

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Your programme of study

Many people welcome the age of a global economy, mass communications, diversity, competition, goods and services anywhere any time, inter linked banking and investment systems and so on. Some people feel that globalisation comes at a price to society, business, social life, diversity and so on. This is a highly complex subject area which takes on every aspect of life as we know it in terms of political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental aspects to life post the 1980s.

Within the context of one of the biggest challenges of the modern age the degree allow you to conduct social scientific research and understand the different aspects to globalisation which affect all of us and individuals in society. If you want to understand the complexities of social changes being driven by globalisation and the other dimensions this programme gives you in depth knowledge and ability to analyse all that is globalisation.

You become adept at understanding the social and global societal issues that affect globalisation whilst also becoming a competent social science researcher.

Courses listed for the programme

Semester 1

• Advanced Social Theory
• Qualitative Sociology: Philosophy and Methods

Semester 2

• Dimensions of Globalisation

Optional

• Religious Belief and Practice in the Modern World
• Quantitative Sociology: Philosophy and Methods
• The Comparative Study of European Societies
• Post-Conflict Justice and Peace building
• Global Conflict and Peace Process

Semester 3

• Dissertation in Globalisation

Find out more detail by visiting the programme web page

Why study at Aberdeen?

• You are taught by Christopher Kollymeyer, PhD from University of California where he was fellow in Global and International Studies
• Aberdeen is at the heart of the energy industry and globally connected to the rest of the world due to this
• Careers range from positions in NGOs, journalism, politics, publishing, teaching, business and academia

Where you study

• University of Aberdeen
• Full Time or Part Time
• 12 months or 24 months
• September

International Student Fees 2017/2018

Find out about fees:

• International
• Scotland and EU
• Other UK

Find out more from the programme page

*Please be advised that some programmes have different tuition fees from those listed above and that some programmes also have additional costs.

Scholarships

View all funding options on our funding database via the programme page and the latest postgraduate opportunities

Living in Aberdeen

Find out more about:

Your Accommodation

• Catered Accommodation
• Self-Catering     

Campus Facilities

• University of Aberdeen: A Global Community
• University of Aberdeen: We are international
• Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
• Student Support
• Clubs and Societies
• Sport
• Societies
• Review

Find out more about living in Aberdeen and living costs

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Study the ways our modern world connects us across traditional boundaries.

Overview

If you're interested in how societies and cultures across the world are increasingly connected, including how social media impacts our global society and what this means for people's lives and identities, then this masters in sociology is for you.

You will discover more about the different ways people are shaped by their nationality, gender and ethnicity and the global effects of cultural transformation. You will develop advanced research skills to help you design, interpret and critically evaluate data and findings, culminating in the completion of a research project of your own.

Course content

You will learn to investigate social and cultural differences and transformations in the contemporary world and the international world of work, and you will develop an insight into the effect of social media on societies.

You'll be based in a department with a reputation for cutting-edge research, with access to two innovative research centres, CURB (Centre for Urban Research) and ECCE (European Centre for Cultural Exploration), both of which provide opportunities to connect with researchers and students in other parts of the world to share experiences and explore findings.

You will study four core modules:
-Culture, Society and Globalisation 1: Theories and Developments
-Culture, Society and Globalisation 2: Inequalities and Practices
-Social Research Methods and Management
-Understanding Social Media

Then you will also study your choice of two of three options:
-Option 1: Metrics in Society
-Option 2: Themes and Issues in Contemporary Sociology
-Option 3: Approved elective module from another department, for example: Global and Environmental Crises (Politics); Asylum and Human Trafficking (Politics); Creativity (Philosophy); Women, Citizenship and Conflict (Centre for Women's Studies); Researching Cinema and Television (Theatre, Film and Television)

You will develop, design, implement and manage your own original research project, supervised by a member of staff with the relevant experience for your topic. To complete this masters in sociology degree, you will produce a 15,000-word dissertation based on your research project.

Careers

This broad-based masters in sociology degree is an ideal grounding for postgraduate students looking to go on to further study such as PhD or for a career in an international organisation, government organisations or the third sector. The communication and cultural knowledge developed will be highly valued by any organisation with international interests.

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The MA Globalization and Communications degree provides students with a comprehensive grounding in theories, perspectives and research related to globalization and communications. Core focus includes major political, economic and cultural developments in the contemporary world and their impact on national and transnational media structures and mediated cultural flows. The key parts played by information and communication technologies in infrastructures and processes of globalization are also considered.

Core modules:
Transnational Relations and Communications
Theories of Globalization and New Media
Graduate Seminar: Identities and Boundaries
Research Methods and Management I
Research Methods and Management II
Dissertation

Option modules (two from the following):
The International Context of Mass Communication
News Management, Communication and Social Problems
Advertising and Cultural Consumption
Technology, Culture and Power: Global Perspectives
Film as Mass Communication
The Digital Economy
International Political Communication
Global Cinema

Assessment:
Assessment for this course is by means of essays, research methods and web-based assignments and a dissertation (between 15,000 and 18,000 words).

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Global Communication is a new, fully English-taught Master's specialization within the Master's program Culture Studies.

Modern life is seriously affected by globalization. Between cradle and grave you encounter thousands of situations in which you interact with people who do not share the same background as you. We are more mobile, fewer of us stay in the same place for all or most of our lives and our everyday contacts span many different social groups. In addition, the internet gives us unlimited access to people and information and enables us to communicate without being constrained by time and place. These aspects of globalization have made societies ‘superdiverse’.
Living in a superdiverse world requires a flexible and expansive communicative repertoire. You need to be sensitive to variation in communicative behavior across social groups and across different settings, including offline and online modes of communication.

In the Master’s specialization Global Communication the aim is to understand the communicative challenges of life in times of globalization and superdiversity. This entails knowing about the phenomena to which globalization gives rise, knowing about how people acquire and use the communicative skills one needs to succeed, knowing what roles education and policy making plays in this, and knowing about how all this contact between cultures or sub-cultures affects the people it concerns.

Career perspective Global Communication

Global Communication prepares you for a career in today’s global, digital and cultural diverse society.

More specific, our alumni work as:
•PR coordinator
•Public communications specialist
•(Web)editor
•Communications coordinator

Educational Post-Master

Moreover, Dutch graduates have the possibility to follow a one year educational post-master to become a teacher.

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Committed to a liberal arts tradition of intellectual curiosity and diversity, the International Relations Department at Koç University offers students a rigorous program of study that prepares them for successful careers in a rapidly globalizing world.

Koç University offers BA, MA and PhD degrees in International Relations. The students examine the basic questions of International Relations, including how nations struggle over power and wealth, how political communities reconcile claims of authority, liberty, and justice, and how governments and societies produce the policies that influence our lives. Students choose courses from the major subfields of international politics, comparative government, Turkish politics, and political theory. They develop critical analytical skills allowing them to explain, compare, and generalize about political phenomena in a broad range of countries, employing the key methodologies of the discipline.

Master of Art. in International Relations program reflects the Department’s emerging strength in the areas of European Integration, International Political Economy, and Security Studies. Graduates of the program are continuing their studies in top-ranking programs throughout the world in addition to working in multinational corporations, non-governmental agencies, and for the state. Scholarships are offered.

The Center for Research on Globalization Peace and Democratic Governance (GLODEM) has been operating as a research center at Koç University since November 2004 to enrich the debate about globalization and democracy on campus and to promote the flow of ideas between Koç and the global policy arena. The Center encourages comparative and multidisciplinary research on globalization and democratic governance, and serves as an intellectual platform for dialogue between academic and research scholars.

Koç University is the first university from Turkey to partner with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations. This was established, at the initiative of the Governments of Spain and Turkey, under the auspices of the UN to promote understanding among societies.

Current faculty projects and research interests:

• Citizenship
• Civil Society
• Conflict Studies
• Democratization
• Development
• Ethnic Politics and Nationalism
• European Union
• Foreign Policy
• Globalization
• International Political Economy
• International Relations Theory
• Middle East Politics
• Migration
• Religion and Secularism
• Turkish Politics

Entry Requirements

1. GPA: 3.0 minimum

2. GRE (foreign students) score with the following minimum scores.
GRE: 155 Quantitative section

3. English proficiency exam. Applicants need to have taken one of the following exams and have at least the minimum score listed below. Native English speakers do not need to take an English exam.
TOEFL IBT (80/120)
IELTS: 6.5

4. Statement of purpose: In addition to telling us about your academic background, try to be as specific as possible about which topics you would like to study and research while at Koç University.

5. Two letters of recommendation
Two recommendation letters are required for M.A. applications.

6. Interviews
A short list of candidates will be invited for an interview, either in person or through Skype.

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If you're considering a professional role within the field of education or looking to progress your skills in effective teaching and development, leadership, team working, and research, then this course may be for you. You'll focus on developing your professional knowledge and understanding of practice related to your own context. You'll have the opportunity to gain research skills and reflective awareness. The course is flexible giving you the chance to select modules that match your areas of interest and create a course to fit your needs. A further key component is the ability to exchange and share learning with and from others; you'll have ample opportunities to work with students from a wide range of disciplines and organisations.The course can help you progress into middle and senior management roles within a wide range of educational settings.

You'll be taught by an outstanding team of teachers; in fact we've been ranked in the top five in the Guardian Guide for Education for the sixth year running. You'll also have access to our extensive professional and academic network which feeds directly into course design and delivery and to excellent facilities and specialist equipment.

Titles of work undertaken by students on this course have included:

• An exploration of Nigerian and British teachers' perception of the concept of creative teaching in secondary education.

• The political globalization and cultural globalization affecting higher education in China.

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This programme focuses on the dynamic developments in media and communications within Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It examines the growing significance of these regions as the locations of new media players and new cultural genres, of complex audience involvements with mediated communication and as the sites of critical and creative responses to globalization processes. It challenges Eurocentric approaches to the study of media and provides a unique opportunity to study the media and communications environments of the non-Western world.

Students consider the dynamics of globalization and its critiques, the roles and nature of communications technologies and mediated content within these processes, and consequent changes in the nature of political, economic, financial, social and cultural activity. They develop advanced knowledge and understanding of the theoretical, methodological and empirical issues involved in the analysis of non-western media and communications within historical and contemporary contexts, and explore media dynamics in global civil society. A particular focus is the role that media have played in both defining and challenging processes of nation-building and providing spaces for the articulation of other forms of identity-formation, including those among minority ethnic, diasporic, exilic and refugee populations.

The programme suits anyone with an interest in non-Western media and communications; journalists who wish to take time out to analyse critically their profession; NGO and development practitioners who wish to better understand the role of media in political and social change; and students who wish to continue on to MPhil/PhD research in Media and Communications.

Visit the website http://www.soas.ac.uk/media-studies/ma-global-media-and-postnational-communication/

Structure

In choosing their courses, MA students are advised to pay careful attention to the balance of coursework across the two terms. In particular it is important to ensure that each term you have three taught courses. However much you might wish to take a mixture of courses that requires more coursework in one term than the other, it is most unwise to attempt to take four courses in one term and two in the other. Experience has shown that students simply cannot manage the load during the heavy term with the result that they either do very badly, fail or are unable to complete the courses in question. As a result Directors of Studies for the degrees and the Faculty staff will not approve a selection of courses which results in an imbalanced workload. An imbalance of courses between terms is only possible with the written permission of the convenor of the degree .

Compulsory Course:
- Global Media and Postnational Communication: Theoretical and Contemporary Issues
- Course Assessment:
A critical essay of 5,000 words based on reading relevant to issues in global media and postnational communication.
A critical essay based on a short research project (which may include a multimedia component).

Dissertation in Global Media and Postnational Communication
- Dissertation in Media Studies (supervisor to be allocated according to the dissertation topic).

Employment

A postgraduate degree in Media from SOAS gives students expertise in media, communications and film production within a global framework. It is a valuable experience that provides students with a body of work and a diverse range of skills that they can use to market themselves with when they graduate. Media and Film Studies students develop a portfolio of transferable skills which employers seek in many professional and creative capacities including communication skills, interpersonal skills, team work, flexibility and dedication. Department graduates have gone into a wide range of careers and to complete research degrees.

Find out how to apply here - http://www.soas.ac.uk/admissions/pg/howtoapply/

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Language of instruction: English; 4 semesters, 3 semesters for business graduates; Accredited by AQAS; State-of-the-Art MBA-program innovatively combining general management education and teaching of managerial skills to deal with rising future challenges for the benefit of your company such as

Sustainable Globalization

Innovation and Business Dynamics

Europe in the Global Environment

Management

Business strategy

Accounting

Marketing

Optional specializations, amongst others:

Globalization and Corporate Social Responsibility

Product Development and Design

European Financial Markets

Marketing in the Digital Age

Brand Management

Communication Management

International Finance Reporting

Corporate Finance

Programme Fees*
- € 3.000 per semester

The Program starts in September and March each year.
Application Deadline: June 15th/December 15th (internationals) and July 31st and January 31st for applicants who don't need a visa fro Germany.

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World trade has become increasingly important: continuous improvements in technology have brought unprecedented flows of resources and capital across national boundaries; foreign direct investment is growing; and the competitive pressures on many industries and firms have intensified.

The MSc International Business Management programme will enable you to understand how firms become, and remain, international in scope in the face of such challenges.

You will learn to apply management theories and techniques pertinent to managing and controlling a multinational business environment with an increasing focus on the management of responsibility and ethics for businesses operating in a global context.

New research findings, case studies and comparative perspectives on the management of internationally operating firms will deepen your appreciation of why, and how, the local adaptation of business and management concepts developed elsewhere is crucial.

Programme structure

This programme is studied full-time over one academic year. It consists of eight taught modules and a dissertation.

Example module listing

The following modules are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that not all modules described are compulsory and may be subject to teaching availability and/or student demand.

• Research Methods
• International Business Management
• Management of Human Resources
• Marketing
• Accounting and Finance for Business
• International Trade
• Strategy
• Innovation Management
• International Business Investigation
• International Human Resource Management
• Business Reporting Techniques
• International Business Project
• E-Business Strategy

Educational aims of the programme

This Masters program features the latest thinking and developments in international strategy, as well as emerging issues in international business such as the rise of emerging market multinationals and global innovation.

It also includes modules that develop essential skills and knowledge for understanding and analyzing international business.

Programme learning outcomes

The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas:

Knowledge and understanding

Students will gain knowledge and understanding of:

• Globalization and its external drivers
• Marketing strategies for global firms
• Human resource management strategies for global firms
• Principals for accounting and finance
• International trade and key policy parameters

Intellectual / cognitive skills

Upon completing the programme, students will:

• Understand business and finance related materials on globalization
• Develop ability and skills to collect qualitative and quantitative data
• Develop dynamic and multiple perspective in understanding business strategies, and their consequences on stakeholders

Professional practical skills

Students will have the ability to:

• Collect and organize information
• Communicate and present confidently
• Display team-work sills including collaboration and negotiation

Key / transferable skills

• Learn by self-reflection and self-testing of theoretical knowledge and understanding against practical situations and empirical data
• Communicate effectively with peers and academics

Global opportunities

We often give our students the opportunity to acquire international experience during their degrees by taking advantage of our exchange agreements with overseas universities.

In addition to the hugely enjoyable and satisfying experience, time spent abroad adds a distinctive element to your CV.

Learn more about opportunities that might be available for this particular programme by using our student exchanges search tool.

Professional recognition

Surrey Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

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MAPS is promoted by the University of Torino and held at Collegio Carlo Alberto. It is an Advanced Master's programme, open to students with a second cycle degree or one-long cycle degreein social sciences (including economics and business administration), statistics, law, humanities and the like. MAPS trains highly motivated students in the processes of social change in European societies and the public policies to meet these challenges at the national, European and global level.

MAPS graduates receive an Advanced Master's Degree from the University of Torino. All courses are taught in English.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: May 20, 2018 for students who apply for tuition waivers or scholarships Afterwards, a rolling application will be kept open.

ELIGIBILITY: a second cycle degree or one-long cycle degree programme (http://en.unito.it/studying-unito/courses/masters)

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

MAPS aims to provide an in-depth understanding of:

-globalization and its consequences for public policy at national and European level;

-the ongoing tensions between economic and social policies;

-the interplay between European/international regulatory regimes and national welfare states;

-current social change trends.

MAPS graduates are able to:

-identify and analyze in a sophisticated way economic, social and demographic change and its consequences for European societies, the interdependencies between different policy areas and the interactions between different levels of governance;

-assess the outcomes of existing national and European public policies and envisage the regulatory instruments needed to meet ongoing challenges through innovative and evidence-based public policy.

Why MAPS

-it offers deep understanding of the processes of economic and social change in European societies (including demographic and migration trends) in the context of globalization;

-it sharpens your capacity to analyze global and EU governance in its interchange with national systems of governance;

-it makes you focus on comparative and international political economy, looking at the interplay between economic, social and political processes;

-it provides you with thorough expertise in the institutions, actors, processes and content of policymaking in the European Union;

-it trains you to strong interdisciplinarity and an empirical approach;

-it involves you in a highly profiled international research community at the Collegio, comprising a dynamic and cosmopolitan research and teaching environment;

-it provides you with personalized tutoring throughout the whole year spent at the Collegio.

COURSE PROGRAM

http://www.carloalberto.org/maps/course-program-2017-18/

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This programme explores this intersection of finance and politics, offering an overview of the changing nature of finance systems and the governance of the global economy, with a specific focus on the forms of money space created across the globe.

Combining the disciplinary expertise of geographers, economists and political scientists, it provides a unique understanding of the making of the contemporary world.

Core study areas include international relations theory, the financial system, globalization: key debates and issues, global research methods, international politics: issues and policies, comparative foreign policy: issues and cases, banking and financial markets or regulation of international banking and a dissertation.

See the website http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/departments/geography/international-financial-political-relations/

Programme modules

Compulsory Modules:
Semester 1*
- International Relations Theory
- The Financial System
- Globalization: Key Debates and Issues

Semester 2*
- Doing Global Research
- International Politics: Issues and Policies
- Comparative Foreign Policy: Issues and Cases
- Banking and Financial Markets or Regulation of International Banking
- Dissertation

* Semesters in which modules are taken are subject to possible change.

Selection

Applicants are encouraged to attend open events, and informal interviews are sometimes conducted. Overseas students are often accepted on their grades and strong recommendation from suitable references.

Assessment

Examination, coursework and class presentations as well as a dissertation on an agreed topic.

Careers and further study

With its vocational relevance our graduates gain employment in a wide variety of careers across national and international businesses, different levels of government and the non-government sector.

Scholarships and sponsorships

Support may be available in the form of scholarships, and studentships are awarded on a competitive basis.

Why choose geography at Loughborough?

The Department of Geography is a dynamic and vibrant place to be a postgraduate student and we are proud of our reputation for creating a friendly, supportive working environment.

We have over 25 academic staff who are all leading international experts in their fields.For example, our human geographers conduct research that informs government policy on student housing, international aid, alcohol policy and community cohesion, while our physical geographies continue to influence climate adaptation and development planning, the management of river sediments, and conservation management.

The work undertaken in our Department spans the breadth of contemporary physical and human geographical research (and involves strong connections into other disciplines) and deals with many of the most striking environmental, social and economic challenges facing our world, as demonstrated by our innovative programmes.

- Research
Postgraduate research, whether at PhD or MSc dissertation level, is a very important part of the academic life of our Department, and we invest a great deal of time and resources in supporting postgraduate students in their research.

- Career prospects
Loughborough postgraduates are highly employable. Employability skills are embedded throughout our programmes, with graduates appointed to posts across a full range of industries and sectors. Almost all of our postgraduates are in employment within a few months of graduating, and many who have studied in the Geography Department have embarked on academic research careers.

Find out how to apply here http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/departments/geography/international-financial-political-relations/

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The Master of Development Studies equips students with knowledge and tools for understanding and researching today’s development issues. The coursework of this programme lays the foundation for studying development in multidisciplinary perspective, covering theoretical and practical aspects. We address contemporary challenges arising from globalization, and transition students to the dissertation portion of the program through training in research methodology. Elective courses focus on major issues in development: poverty and inequality, industrialization, the role of institutions, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship.

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Development Studies is a multidisciplinary programme that sets to provide solid grounding in development from theoretical, conceptual, historical and contemporary perspectives, as well as a good grasp of empirical research, policy analysis, and development in practice particularly applicable to development scholars, practitioners and policymakers. The programme exposes students to development theories and a wide range of topics related to development. The students are also trained to conduct research in development studies.



ENTRY REQUIREMENT

A Bachelor degree with a minimum of CGPA 3.0 or equivalent and sufficient knowledge of development studies or relevant field.



PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

CORE COURSES (24 Credits)

- Philosophy and Methodology of Research

- Research Project

- Development Theory and Practice

- Globalization and Development



OPTIONAL COURSES (A+B)



(A) AT LEAST 3 OPTIONAL COURSES (9 Credits)

- Poverty and Inequality

- Sustainable Development and Environmental Management

- Entrepreneurship and Development

- Institutions, Industrial Development and Economic Growth

- Economics of Education

- Gender and Development Issues



(B) NOT MORE THAN 3 OPTIONAL COURSES (9 Credits)

- The Malaysian Economy

- Economic Development and Planning

- Public Economics

- Islamic Banking and Finance

- Public Policy Analysis

- Social Policy and Development

- Planning Community and Development



PROGRAMME DURATION

Minimum: 2 Semesters

Maximum: 8 Semesters



LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS (For International Applicants)

Minimum TOEFL score of 550 or;

Minimum IELTS overall band score of 5.5



FEES STRUCTURE

AVERAGE FEES*

MALAYSIAN

RM 14,130.00*

INTERNATIONAL

RM 27,867.50*

*Subject to change

Facilities

The faculty is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as two computer teaching laboratories equipped with LCD and statistical software with a total capacity for 105 students, a student computer laboratory for 51 students and five lecture theatres.

In addition, the beautiful new building for postgraduate studies, houses 15 seminar rooms, a computer laboratory with a capacity for 54 computer workstations, 2 conference halls with a capacity of 100 persons each and 3 wireless LAN coverage (WiFi) zones within the faculty.

Indeed, FEA is one of the few premier institutions that can provide such quality, in terms of facilities.

Career Opportunity

- Government agencies ( federal, state, local and others)
- International development agencies
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Non-profit organizations
- Educational services (universities, colleges and others)
- Policy and research bodies

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About the programme

The Master of Arts in International Economics and Business equips high-calibre graduates from home and abroad with an in-depth understanding of the economics of trade, investment and capital flows, how they are planned and forecast, as well as their associated opportunities and risks.

After completing the degree programme, students will be able to make sound investment decisions and choose business sites, both in industrialised nations and emerging markets on the basis of scientific principles.

Students will be able to identify the impact and limitations of international institutions operating on a global scale. This Master’s degree can serve as a basis for an academic career.

Features

– An economics degree that includes selected courses on business studies and econometrics
– Includes interdisciplinary modules and courses on transferable skills
– Individual guidance in small learning groups of about 30 students
– Combines theory and practical application
– Includes courses taught in English and German
– The University's Language Centre has an excellent reputation
– A large number of worldwide university partnerships

Syllabus

The curriculum provides students with a thorough theoretical and statistical grounding (econometrics, microeconometrics, time-series analysis, game theory, behavioural game theory) and comprises three areas of specialisation:

1) Globalization, Geography and the Multinational Firm
2) International Finance
3) Development, Governance and Anticorruption

1) Globalization, Geography and the Multinational Firm: e.g. International Trade; Trade Policy, International Integration and World Trade Systems; New Economic Geography; Business Location Theories, Clusters and Networks; International Taxation; International Business Taxation; Urban Economics.

2) International Finance: e.g. Monetary Foreign Trade; Money, Interest and Inflation; Advanced Macroeconomics; Empirical Finance; Case Studies in Monetary Economics; Capital Market Theory; Financial Market Theory; Business Valuation.

3) Development, Governance and Anticorruption: e.g. Economics of Corruption; Anticorruption and the Design of Institutions; Institutions and Growth; Development Economics; Political Economics; Regulation.

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General Information

UBC, in cooperation with partner universities in Australia (Monash University, Melbourne), South Africa (University of the Western Cape) and Sweden (Linköping University), offers an innovative online, coursework-only, professional graduate program in Adult Learning and Global Change. Instructors in required courses are drawn from these four universities, so students benefit from a truly international instructional staff.

This program is for those seeking multiple, critical perspectives on the central role adult learning plays as individuals and communities engage with the positive and negative effects of globalization.

Students proceed through the two-year, 30-credit M.Ed. program as a cohort drawn from the four participating institutions and will get to know one another well, working together in various groupings throughout the program. Required courses are sequenced so that, with careful planning of electives, all requirements can be completed in 24 months. The 9 credits of electives may be taken at any time and are usually selected from on-campus courses (for those in the Vancouver area), from various distance-mode courses at UBC and elsewhere, and from directed studies courses tailored to student interests.

Quick Facts

- Degree: Master of Education
- Specialization: Adult Learning and Global Change
- Subject: Education
- Mode of delivery: Online / Distance (100%)
- Program components: Coursework only
- Faculty: Faculty of Education

The University of British Columbia, in cooperation with partner universities in South Africa (University of the Western Cape), Sweden (Linköping University), and Australia (Monash University) offers an innovative online, coursework-only Master of Education (MEd) in Adult Learning and Global Change (ALGC).
The program is designed for individuals who wish to understand adult learning in the context of global change, and thereby improve their professional practice. This courses in the program will benefit those working with adults in formal and informal educational settings, including human resource development in business, industry and government, and activist organisations, international and/or community development, non-governmental organisations, healthcare, cultural, and professional organisations, to name a few.
Students proceed through the two-year, 30-credit program as a cohort drawn from the four participating institutions. Instructors are also drawn from these universities; students will benefit from a truly international staff.
After completing this program students will be able to:
- Critically analyze dominant and alternative theories and discourses of “globalization.”
- Identify the various ways context shapes adult learning and relevant public policy.
- Discuss why and ways learners resist or embrace “education.”
- Analyze relationships nested in successful attempts to foster change through learning.
- Plan learning interventions that help adults increase their influence over the direction and pace of local and global change.

English Requirements

English Proficiency Test Score: Applicants whose degrees are from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must present evidence of competency to pursue studies in the English language prior to being extended an offer of admission. Acceptable English language proficiency tests for applicants to graduate studies are:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score of 600 (paper version), 250 (computer version), 100 (iTB) is required for admission to all programs in Educational Studies. Visit TOEFL’s website
- IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): Minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no other component score less than 6.0.
- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): Minimum overall score of 81.
- The applicants must have an official report of their score on one of these tests sent directly from the testing service to the Graduate - - Program Assistant, Department of Educational Studies at the address below by the application deadline. Score reports more than two years old will not be accepted.

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