Master's Program in International Administration and Global Governance

The overall purpose of the program is to provide advanced knowledge and analytical skills relevant to international administration and global governance. The field is interdisciplinary and aims to develop an understanding of the contemporary and historical development of international issues and policies, as well as the complex relationships between domestic and international, intergovernmental and non-governmental actors. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for both professional careers and doctoral studies related to international administration and global governance.

International administration encompasses activities within international organizations as well as local and national governance linked to such organizations. Work in international administration and in international organizations differs from work at the national level and in domestic organizations. The program explores the structure of the international system and equips students with the analytical ability to assess the international as well as the local consequences of international politics, and to formulate strategies for working effectively in the international arena. Emphasis is placed on independent working methods, the critical assessment of research, and problem-solving ability.

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 or English level 2, or equivalent. 

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

Students admitted to the double degree program via the University of Konstanz fulfil the requirement for proficiency in English at the University of Gothenburg after completing the first year in Konstanz.

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 one compulsory course in research design, one elective methods course, three additional compulsory courses, and a compulsory master's thesis in the main field of study. In addition, students have the opportunity to take master's seminar courses and to complete an internship for a full or half semester.

The program is offered on a full-time basis.

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

Program overview

Semester 1

Module 1

AG2105 Global Policymaking, 7.5 credits

and

AG2302 Research Design and Policy Evaluation in the Social Sciences, 7.5 credits

Module 2

EU2305 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods, 15 credits

or

SK2305 Advanced Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences, 15 credits

Semester 2

Module 1

AG2210 Actors and Policy Areas in Global Governance, 15 credits

Module 2

AG2220 Global Governance in Practice: Conflict Management and Foreign Aid, 15 credits

Semester 3

Modules 1 and 2

AG2450 Internship, 30 credits

or

Studies abroad, 30 credits

or

Module 1

AG2440 Internship, 15 credits

or

AG2201 Advanced Seminar in Selected Topics, 15 credits

Module 2

AG2440 Internship, 15 credits

or

SK2303 Methodological Specialization, 15 credits

or

AG2202 Advanced Topics in International and Comparative Politics, 15 credits

Semester 4 (Thesis course)

AG2500 Master's Thesis in International Administration and Global Governance, 30 credits

IAGG Double Degree- Konstanz University

Degree and main field of study

A student who successfully completes the program is, upon request, awarded the Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in International Administration and Global Governance from the University of Gothenburg, and a M.A. in Politics and Public Administration, Specialisation International Politics and Conflict Studies, 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 collaboration at Master's level. The first year of study takes place in Konstanz and the second year in Gothenburg, in accordance with the program syllabus and course syllabi of the respective institutions.

Every student takes subject courses and methods courses and completes an independent degree project of 30 credits.

The program is offered on a full-time basis.

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

Program overview – Double Degree with the University of Konstanz

Semester 1 in Konstanz

Research design I, 9 credits (methods course)

and

Basic seminar: Comparative Politics and Public Policy, 7 credits

and

Basic seminar: Comparative Politics and Public Policy, 7 credits

or

Basic seminar: International Relations and European Integration, 7 credits

and

Elective course within the subject area of Comparative Politics and Policy Analysis, 7 credits

or

Elective course within the subject area of International Relations, 7 credits

Semester 2 in Konstanz

Research design II, 9 credits (methods course)

and

Elective course within the subject area of Comparative Politics and Policy Analysis, 7 credits

and

Elective course within the subject area of Politics, Public Administration and Management, 7 credits

and

Elective course in another subject area*, 7 credits

Semester 3 in Gothenburg

Module 1

AG2440 Internship, 15 credits**

or

AG2201 Advanced Seminar in Selected Topics, 15 credits

Module 2

AG2440 Internship, 15 credits**

or

SK2303 Methodological Specialization, 15 credits

or

AG2202 Advanced Topics in International and Comparative Politics, 15 credits

Semester 4 in Gothenburg (Thesis course)

AG2500 Master's Thesis in International Administration and Global Governance, 30 credits

* The subject areas included are: Comparative Politics, Policy Analysis, European Integration, International Relations, and Management and Public Administration.

** Double degree students from Konstanz may take a maximum of 15 credits of internship.

After completing the program, the student shall have achieved the objectives applicable to the relevant qualification set out in the Higher Education Ordinance (Swedish Code of Statutes – SFS 1993:100, Qualifications Ordinance, Appendix 2).

A student who began the program S2IAG no more than 4 years ago, or who has been registered on a course within the program S2IAG during the past 2 years, is offered a transition to the replacement program S2IAM, through admission to a later part of the program. This transitional provision applies to students who apply for admission to a later part of the program no later than 2030-01-20. Selection for admission to a later part of S2IAM is made on the basis of a specific order of priority. A transition to S2IAM may result in an extended period of study for the student.

A student who began the program S2IAG more than 4 years ago, and who has not been registered on a course within the program S2IAG during the past 2 years, is referred to antagning.se/universityadmissions.se to apply to the replacement program S2IAM, compete for a place, and then (if admitted) apply for recognition of credit for completed parts of the discontinued program.

• The program is taught in English.
• The elective internship may take place at a location other than Gothenburg.
• Students will be required to pay their own expenses related to the elective internship.
• The program 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) (GU2022/2839).
• For courses offered in Konstanz within the framework of the double degree, the University of Konstanz is responsible for quality assurance.
• With regard to the purpose, objectives, and guaranteed admission for the double degree with Konstanz, the same provisions apply as in the regular program syllabus above.

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