MA International Organisations and Crisis Management at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

The Master´s degree International Organisations and Crisis Management is the only programme in Germany and one of very few in Europe that focuses on the following three areas. First, you will learn about the goals, tasks, structures, cultures and norms of international governmental and non-governmental organisations.

What you will study

The programme is, among others, characterized by the following special features: a focus on international organisations and international crisis management that is unique in Germany and very rare in Europe; a semester abroad in a pertinent master's programme at one of our international partner institutions or at one of our partner universities in Germany; a study trip to international organisations in Geneva, Rome.

Career pathways

Our Master’s in International Organisations and Crisis Management prepares you for a wide range of attractive careers focusing on international affairs. These include international governmental and non-governmental organisations, national and regional ministries and administrations, international and national think tanks, the media, industry and economic associations and universities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent: For this Master's programme you need an undergraduate degree (Bachelor with 180 credit points) or an equivalent first professional qualification that meets the following requirements:. You have acquired at least 90 credit points in the field of Political Science and an overall grade of 1.5 (approx. “very good”) or better. You have acquired at least 20 credit points from classes focused on international relations or international organizations. You have acquired at least 15 credit points in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods. You have completed at least one job-oriented internship in international relations or international organizations or studied one semester abroad. If you do not sufficiently meet any of these requirements, but your overall grade is at least 2.3 (approx.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/28280/m-a-international-organisations-and-crisis-management#studies_text_application

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