Master's Programme in International Administration and Global Governance

The overall aim of the programme is to provide advanced knowledge and analytical skills relevant to International Administration and Global Governance, an interdisciplinary field that seeks to understand contemporary and historical developments in international issues and policies, and the complex interrelations among domestic and international governmental, intergovernmental and nongovernmental actors. The programme provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for both professional careers in and post-graduate research related to international administration and global governance.

International administration encompasses the activities of both international organizations but also local or national governments and organizations that seek to influence or collaborate with international organizations. Research shows that work in international administration and international organizations differs substantially from national administration and domestic organizations, and requires skills and knowledge not provided by existing educational programmes. The programme explores the architecture of the international system and equips students with the analytical skills to assess the international but also local level implications of international policy, as well as to formulate strategies to operate effectively in the international arena. Special emphasis is also placed on independent work methods, critical assessment and the ability to solve problems.

Eligible for the programme is the one who has

• A Bachelor's degree of 180 credits or equivalent.
• At least 60 credits in social science discipline(s), or equivalent.
• English proficiency, equivalent of English 6/English Course B.

Any other entry requirements are documented in the respective course syllabus.

This programme leads to a Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in International Administration and Global Governance (Filosofie masterexamen med huvudområdet Internationell administration och global samhällsstyrning).

Every student takes 30 credits compulsory core courses, 15-30 credits semi-elective in-depth courses, 15 credits semi-elective research methods course, and 30 credits compulsory master’s thesis in the main field of studies. Further the possibility to do 0-30 credits elective courses and/or 0-30 credits internship is included.

The programme is a full-time study programme.

For more information about each course, see the course syllabus.

Programme overview

Semester 1 (core courses)

Module 1

AG2110 Theoretical and Historical Perspectives on Global Governance 15 credits

Module 2

AG2120 International Administration and Policy 15 credits

Semester 2

Module 1

SK2212 The Quality of Government 15 credits (semi-elective in-depth course*)

or

AG2440 Internship*** 15 credit

Module 2

Elective course**

or

AG2440 Internship*** 15 credit

or module 1 and 2

AG2450 Internship*** 30 credits or studies abroad 30 credits

Semester 3 

Module 1 (semi-elective in-depth course*)

SK2211 The Performance of Democracies* 15 credits (semi-elective in-depth course*)

or

EU2210 European Environment and Energy* 15 credits (semi-elective in-depth course*)

or

EU2215 Europe in the World* 15 credits (semi-elective in-depth course*)

or

Elective course**

or

AG2440 Internship***

Module 2 (semi-elective method course)

SF2323 Applied qualitative research methods, problems and design 15 credits

or

SF2322 Applied Qualitative Research Methods 15 credits

or

SF2324 Introduction to applied research design and quantitative research methods for social scientists 15 credits

or

SF2321 Applied Statistical Analysis 15 credits

Semester 4 (thesis course)

AG2500 Master’s Thesis for IAGG 30 credits

*Students have to take at least one semi-elective in-depth course during the programme.

**Students may choose from a list (see the Degree Description). Exceptions need written approval from the Director of Studies.

***Students may do a 15 hec internship either in semester 2 or 3, or a 30 hec internship in semester 2, but not both. The student may also choose not to do an internship.

IAGG Double Degree- Konstanz University

Entry requirements

Eligible for the programme is the one who has

• A Bachelor’s degree of 180 credits

• At least 60 credits in social science discipline(s), or equivalent skills.

• English proficiency, equivalent of English 6/English Course B.

Students admitted by the University of Konstanz to the double degree option fulfill the requirements of English language proficiency at the University of Gothenburg after having completed the first year of study in Konstanz.

Any other entry requirements are documented in the respective course syllabus.

Higher education qualification and main field of study 

Anyone who has successfully completed the programme can apply for a diploma with the denomination Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in International Administration and Global Governance (Filosofie masterexamen med huvudområdet internationell administration och global samhällsstyrning) from the University of Gothenburg and a Master of Arts in Politics and Public Administration (Master i Politik och Offentlig Förvaltning) from the University of Konstanz.

Content and structure

The Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg and the Department of Politics and Public Administration at the University of Konstanz have agreed on a double degree master studies collaboration. The first year of study takes place in Konstanz and the second year of study takes place in Gothenburg, according to the programme syllabuses and course syllabuses for the respective parties.

Within the main field of study every student takes 37 credits compulsory core courses, 7 credits elective core courses, 14 credits elective in-depth courses, 18 credits compulsory research methods courses and 30 credits compulsory master’s thesis. In addition to the main field of studies, every student takes 7 credits of elective core courses and 7 credits of elective in-depth courses.

The programme is a full time programme.

For more information about each course, see the course syllabus.

Programöversikt Double Degree Konstanz University

Semseter 1 in Konstanz

Module 1

Research design I 9 credits (method course)

and

Basic seminar International Administration and Conflict Management 7 credits (core course)

Module 2

Basic seminar Comparative Politics and Policy Analysis 7 credits (core course)

or

Basic seminar International Relations and European Integration 7 credits (core course)

and

Elective core course within the area International Administration and Conflict management 7 credits

Semester 2 in Konstanz

Module 1

Research design II 9 credits (method course)

and

Elective in-depth course within the area International Administration and Conflict management 7 credits

Module 2

Elective in-depth course within the area International Administration and Conflict management 7 credits

and

Elective in-depth course from another area* 7 credits

Semester 3 in Gothenburg

Module 1

AG2110 Theoretical and Historical Perspectives on Global Governance 15 credits (core course)

Module 2

AG2120 International Administration and Policy 15 credits (core course)

Semester 4 in Gothenburg

AG2500 Master’s Thesis for IAGG 30 hp (thesis course)

*The areas include: Comparative Politics, Policy analysis, European Integration, International relations, and Management and Public administration.

Other

• Regarding purpose, outcomes and guaranteed admission applies the same as for the regular programme syllabus above.

• The program is taught in English. •

• Monitoring and evaluation of the program takes place in accordance with the applicable Policy for the Quality Assurance and Quality Development of Education at the University of Gothenburg (Policy för kvalitetssäkring och kvalitetsutveckling av utbildning vid Göteborgs universitet)

• For courses given in Konstanz the University of Konstanz is responsible for quality assurance activities

After completing the programme the student should achieve the applicable outcomes for the relevant education cycle contained in the Swedish Higher Education Act (Swedish Code of Statutes – SFS 1992:1434) together with the relevant higher education qualification contained in the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (Swedish Code of Statutes – SFS 1993:100, Qualifications Ordinance, Appendix 2). Furthermore, the student should achieve the following outcomes:

Local outcomes

Furthermore, the student should achieve the following outcomes:

Knowledge and understanding

• An in-depth knowledge of the main issues dealt with at the international level and an understanding of how these issues interrelate to one another.

Competence and skills

• An advanced capacity to evaluate and apply insights and findings from a broad range of academic disciplines in order to analytically elucidate political and societal issues of international concern.

• An advanced capacity to compose texts independently and in accordance with academic principles, including proper citation technique and use of references.

Judgement and approach

• An advanced capacity to approach international question and research topics with an open mind and respect for the opinions and viewpoints of a diverse student body.

• An advanced capacity to demonstrate the necessary ethical standards in one’s own work.

• An advanced capacity to evaluate the merits of theories and hypotheses impartially using established scientific methods and to show your work and sources in a transparent manner.

• An advanced capacity to critically evaluate the conclusions of other’s findings as well as one’s own and the limitations of the methods used to come to such conclusions.

None

• The program is taught in English.

• The optional internship may take place at a location other than Gothenburg.

• Students will be required to pay their own expenses related to the optional internship.

• The study programme will be followed up and evaluated in accordance with the applicable Policy for the Quality Assurance and Quality Development of Education at the University of Gothenburg (Policy för kvalitetssäkring och kvalitetsutveckling av utbildning vid Göteborgs universitet).

Students admitted to the program have general guaranteed admission to all compulsory courses within the programme provided that they 1) apply according to assigned administrative procedures, and 2) have completed the prerequisite courses. Students admitted to the program have limited guaranteed admission to the semi-elective and elective courses within the programme under the same conditions as above.