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Master’s Scholarships forPublic Policy and Good GovernanceHelmut-SchmidtProgrammedaad.de
For further information please visit our website:daad.de/go/enObjectivesWith the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme, the DAAD strives tocontribute to promoting good governance and civil society structuresin developing and emerging countries.The programme ffers future leaders master’s programmes in disciplines that are ofospecial relevance for the social, political and economic development prepares them in a practice-oriented course for responsible positions in or for their regions of origin and enables them to contributeto establishing economic and social forms that are democraticallyoriented and designed to overcome social inequalitiesWhat isfundable?Helmut-SchmidtProgrammeTarget groupFull scholarships for eight selected master’sprogrammes at German universitiesThese study programmesf ocus on public policy, good governance, international relations,public management, public administration, civil society, socialprotection, peace and conflict studies, development and socioeconomic policies have an international orientation and are taught in Englishand/or GermanAll scholarship holders will be offered additionallys tudying and special tutoring in groups at their host universityGraduates from developing and emerging countries (Bachelor or equivalent) witha well-qualified first university degree in Social and Political Sciences,Law, Economics, Public Policy and Administration willing to actively contribute to the social, political and economic developmentof their home countries/regions who have already gained practical experience relevant to the programme(professional experience, internships or other activities in their community) networking events and tailor-made workshops German courses in Germany for up to six months before startingtheir master’s programme
For further information please visit our website:daad.de/go/enScholarships in the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme are available foreight master’s programmes at the following universities:Public ManagementUniversity of PotsdamManagement in Nonprofit-OrganisationenUniversity of Applied Sciences OsnabrückDevelopment and GovernanceUniversity of Duisburg-EssenPeace and Conflict StudiesOtto-von-Guericke University MagdeburgPublic PolicyWilly Brandt School of Public Policyat the University of ErfurtSocial ProtectionUniversity of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-SiegDevelopment StudiesGovernance and Public PolicyUniversity of PassauOne-year programmeTwo-year programmeBlended learning programme
Location & UniversityHochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (H-BRS) is a young Universityof Applied Sciences located near the city of Bonn, which isknown for its international flair. The university provides amodern, well-equipped infrastructure and an exceptionalprofessor/student ratio for a dynamic learning environment.Network the study programme collaborates with a wide-rangingnetwork of experienced and internationally renownedpractitioners and academics from high-ranking institutions students have the chance to visit social protection actors inGermany and neighbouring countries the practical term and the group of peers with relevant workexperience offer students the opportunity to broaden theirnetwork and gain hands-on experienceMaster’s ProgrammeContent 1st semester: held in Germany where students interactwith classmates and professors 2nd semester: classes will take place online. Students havethe option of returning to their respective countries orstaying in Germany. The online term offers a combinationof different teaching methods that leave students withenhanced digital skills as well as self-organisation andcollaborative working skills 3rd semester: students will apply their theoretical knowledge in an internship at an organisation of their choice.The practical term can also be used to collect data fortheir master’s thesis 4th semester: writing the master’s thesisMethodsStudents acquire technical as well as methodological skillsto design, reform, analyse and manage social protectionpolicies.Organisation & Language a two-year programme which offers an interdisciplinary and in-depth study of socialprotection systemstaught in EnglishSocial ProtectionUniversity of Applied ontactinfo@ma-socialprotection.dePractice & Career graduates will be able to design “smart” social protection systems which are effective, affordable and flexibleenough to meet future socio-economic challenges graduates will have career prospects in a wide varietyof fieldsTarget GroupAcademic & Language Requirements highly qualified students with an undergraduate degree in Economics/Business Administration, Politics, Law, Administration,Health, Education, Social Science, Psychology and InternationalRelations/Development or related disciplinesgood command of Englishcandidates must pass a written entry examProfessional Experience candidates must have acquired at least five months ofprofessional experience in a related field
Location & UniversityNetworkDuisburg is located in the heart of one of the largest metropolitan areas in Europe. About 40,000 students are enrolledat the university and the Institute of Political Science is aleading educational and research institution in Germany.The Institute of Political Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen haspartnership programmes with INEF (Institute for Development and Peace) IN-EAST (Institute of East Asian Studies)Käte Hamburger Kolleg / Centre for Global Cooperation Research IEE (Institute of Development Research and Development Policy)Researchers from the policy-oriented think tank German DevelopmentInstitute contribute to the teaching.Master’s ProgrammeContentThe master’s programme in Development and Governancecombines teaching in several Political Science sub-disciplines (Development Studies, International Relations, Peaceand Conflict Studies, Administration and Policy Studies,Comparative Politics of European Union, Sub-Saharan Africaor East Asia). The main emphasis is on acquiring knowledgeof the relevance of different tiers and forms of governanceprocesses (local, national, international), training students’analytical skills and providing them with policy- andregion-specific expertise. MethodsThe programme provides a mixture of different teaching andlearning methods, with courses not only of theoretical, butalso empirical relevance linked to the students’ previousacademic and professional experiences.All courses are designed to either better understand orquestion established conceptual dimensions of goodgovernance, to discuss the framework conditions for theemergence of different governance arrangements or tofocus on their effects on development.Organisation & Languageone-year study programmetaught in EnglishDevelopment and GovernanceUniversity of i-due.dePractice & CareerThe programme prepares students for a widerange of positions in NGOs, ministries, internationalorganisations and academia. Students have avariety of options for defining their professionalgoals and focusing their studies accordingly.Target GroupOur programme addresses students with an academic background in Social Scienceand working experience related to the subjects of Development and Governance.Academic & Language Requirements Bachelor’s degree requiring four years of full-time study inPolitical Science, Social Science, Law or a related disciplinestrong academic recordvery good English proficiencyProfessional Experience minimum of one year full-time professional work experience at time of application(in a field relevant to our master’s programme)
Location & UniversityErfurt, the capital of Thuringia – where tradition inspiresinnovation – is located in the green heart of Germany.NetworkAs one of the youngest and oldest universities in Germany,University of Erfurt focuses on tackling the major challengesof our time, relying on international academic cooperation.Master’s ProgrammeContentStudents learn to: understand the theoretical underpinnings of political processes develop critical, analytical and practical abilities for policymakingStudents specialise in two of four subject areas:International & Global Public PolicyDevelopment & Socio-Economic PolicyConflict Studies & ManagementNon-Profit Management & Social EntrepreneurshipMethodsWe focus on practice-oriented study and research in small groups,allowing for close interaction between students and teachingstaff, who are equipped with practical experience in their fields ofteaching.Our core curriculum combines: quantitative and qualitative approaches to public policyanalysis and problem-solving foundations of public administration, public finance andeconomic policy analysis management and leadership skills as well as ethicalconsiderations for the public sectorOrganisation & Languagetwo-year interdisciplinary, practice-oriented programmetaught in EnglishPartnerships with practitioners, public sector organisations,businesses and academic institutions are central to our educationmission. Our international network includes: International Public Policy Association (IPPA) European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) German-Colombian Peace Institute (CAPAZ) German Association of Postgraduate Programmes withSpecial Relevance to Developing Countries (AGEP) Haniel Foundation Thuringian Ministry of Economics, Science andDigital SocietyPublic PolicyWilly Brandt School of PublicPolicy at the University of Erfurtwww.brandtschool.dePractice & CareerOur students gain practical experience through project groups with external partners a mandatory t GroupThe MPP is designed for highly talented and motivatedgraduates with professional work experience, aiming forexecutive positions in the public or non-profit sector.Academic & Language Requirements above-average grades analytical talent and prominent interest in solvingreal-world political problems excellent English skillsProfessional ExperienceApplicants must have at least one year of professionalwork experience.
Location & UniversityThe University Magdeburg is one of the youngest universities inGermany and attracts students from all over the world thanksto its excellent reputation and wide range of courses as well asleisure activities.Magdeburg is a mid-sized town in eastern Germany, closeto Berlin. With its many parks and the riverside as well as itsaffordable living expenses, it is a great city to study in.Network lumni network with regular reunions and lectures on career pathsalocal and regional cooperation for internships and workshopsi nternational partners at several universities in and beyond Europepractitioners from different areas hold lectures and workshopsMaster’s ProgrammeContentPACS is an interdisciplinary study programme with a focus onpolitical science and sociology. The close relation betweenstudents and lecturers allows for interactive teaching andflexible curricula to meet student interests. additional courses offered in Journalism, Philosophy, Historyand many other subjects focus on peace and conflict research, conflict analysis andmanagement as well as peaceful approaches to conflict andviolence students choose three out of four specialisations: Regional/Global Orders, Sustainable Development, Global Justice, andMedia and ViolenceMethods critical approach and strong link between theory and practice workshops: mandatory in applied conflict management andelective in e.g. non-violent communication conflict analysis and predominantly qualitative researchapproachOrganisation & Languagetwo-year study programme, Master of Arts degreetaught in EnglishPeace and Conflict StudiesOtto-von-Guericke University MagdeburgPractice & Careermandatory internshipc areer opportunities in IOs, NGOs, academia, internationalthink tanks, the media and many morewww.pacs.ovgu.deContactpacs@ovgu.deTarget GroupWe value diverse and heterogeneous student groups andstudents who are passionate about their study interest.Academic & Language Requirements national and international students with at least aBachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) and at least 30 ECTS inSocial Science English at C1 level and at least good grades in theprevious degree are requiredProfessional Experience at least three months of relevant work experience orstudy experience abroad
Location & UniversityOsnabrück is a diverse student city where you can quicklyfeel at home.NetworkThe University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück has been apioneer in many areas of academic training and has thusearned the reputation of being an innovative and progressiveinstitution of higher education.The University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück offers: diverse cooperations with over 50 active NPO and NGO partnersfrom all over Germanyhighly qualified lecturers from the field an active student and alumni network through its own studentassociation “Verein für Nonprofit-Management e.V.”Master’s ProgrammeContent students will learn everything that they will need as afuture leader: from fundraising to political science,finance, impact measurement, intercultural training,ethics, social innovation to project management the compulsory specialisations of the master’s programme are, in addition to other elective specialisations: Fields of Action and Activities of Non-ProfitOrganisations Development CooperationMethodsWith small study groups of 25 students and highly qualifiedlecturers, the university offers intensive support andensures the best possible development of the students.The university attaches particular importance to the combination of academic quality and practical relevance.Organisation & Languagetwo-year study programmetaught in GermanPractice & CareerManagement inNonprofit-OrganisationenUniversity of Applied Sciences rueck.deThe reference to practice is demonstrated by:practical projects with external partners the student association “Verein für Nonprofit-Managemente.V.” which offers the opportunity to actively put thecontents learned into practice, and promotes networkingwith former students and various non-profit organisations excellent additional further education and assistanceoffered by the Learning Center and the Center forInternational StudentsTarget GroupAcademic & Language Requirements international graduates with a Bachelor in the fields of Politics,Law, Economics and Administration a German level of at least B1Professional ExperienceSuccessful candidates should have professional experience in thenon-profit sector and should have also done volunteer work.
NetworkLocation & UniversitySituated in southeast Germany, the city of Passau straddlesthe rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz. Owing to its research output,study environment and a tight-knit international networkof partners, the University of Passau is a highly respectedteaching and research institution in the heart of Europe.Our partnerships: Center for Development Research, Bonn Courant Research Center, University of Göttingen Poverty Reduction, Equity and Growth Network, Kiel Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung, Essen University of the Free State, South Africa Institute of Economic and Social Development Studies,Sorbonne-Paris University Atma Jaya, Indonesia University of Florence, School of Economics and ManagementMaster’s ProgrammeContent students gain insights into the economic, social, ethicaland cultural contexts and constraints of development the programme enables students to develop theadvanced knowledge, analytical skills and conceptualframeworks required to understand and navigate thecomplexities of economic and social development the programme approaches the economic integrationof developing countries and provides the students withthe necessary tools to participate in its strengtheningprocess students have the option of placing a study focus on oneof the following areas: Southeast Asian StudiesEconomicsSustainabilityMethodsThe programme provides opportunities to puttheory into practice through international fieldresearch, with a strong focus on integratingquantitative and qualitative methods.Organisation & Languagetwo-year study programmetaught in EnglishPractice & CareerThe module “Applied DevelopmentStudies” allows the students to gainexperience through: an individual research project or an internshipDevelopment StudiesUniversity of -passau.deTarget Group highly qualified graduates with a first degree in Social Science, suchas Economics, Anthropology, Demography, Human Geography,Sociology, Political Science, Administrative ScienceAcademic & Language Requirements a minimum of 60 ECTS credits in one or several of these disciplines out of the 60 ECTS, 10 ECTS must result from empirical researchmethods, such as data collection, data analysis and statistics adequate English skillsProfessional ExperienceCandidates must have acquired at least four months of professional/practical experience in a field relevant to our programme or social/political engagement.
Location & UniversitySituated in southeast Germany, the city of Passau straddlesthe rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz. Owing to its research output,study environment and a tight-knit international networkof partners, the University of Passau is a highly respectedteaching and research institution in the heart of Europe.Network a large number of partnerships with universities abroad, such as inFrance, Hungary, Pakistan, Romania, UK, USA and other countriesAnother chance of getting access to an international network is providedby taking part in the annual World Model United Nations conferences as member ofthe Passau delegation or by joining our various summer schools with students from all overthe worldMaster’s ProgrammeContent the programme provides in-depth theoretical knowledge,skills and methods needed in a corporate or administrativefield in their first term, students gain insights into the basics ofstatehood and foundations of governance researchstudents focus on three of the following areas: Comparative Theories of Government European Integration Research Transformation of traditional Institutions Complex multi-level Governance Structures Policy Design and Implementation Research on Autocracies, Authoritarianism andDemocracies Comparative Research on Political CulturesMethodsStudents have the opportunity to develop practical skillsand competencies in various areas:Foreign LanguagesScientific Principles and Research DesignEmpirical Social Research or Digital HumanitiesOrganisation & Languagetwo-year study programme bilingual programme with the opportunity to studythe entire programme in EnglishGovernance and Public PolicyUniversity of PassauPractice & CareerStudents gain experience during themaster’s thesis module through:an individual research project oran @uni-passau.deTarget Group highly qualified graduates with a first degree in Social Science, such asEconomics, Sociology, Political Science, Administrative Science or a relateddisciplineAcademic & Language Requirements degree with the result of 2.3 or better(according to the German grading system) or ranked among the best 50% of your cohort adequate English skillsProfessional ExperienceCandidates must have acquired at least four months of professional/practicalexperience in a field relevant to our programme or social/political engagement.
Location & UniversityThe University of Potsdam was founded in 1991 and consistsof six faculties at three locations – the MPM is located onCampus Griebnitzsee, near Berlin. In 2022, the university tookfirst place for young universities in Germany and 28th placeworldwide in the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking.NetworkThroughout the MPM, students have the chance to create a professional network with German and international experts through sitevisits and the project lab. The most valuable network is howeverthe alumni network: To date, more than 420 students from 89different countries graduated from the programme. Alumni areencouraged to stay in touch through various activities, both onlineand offline.Master’s ProgrammeContent modern curriculum that combines theoretical andpractical knowledge foundational knowledge in public management andapplied policy analysis trainings in leadership, negotiation, communication andother management skills elective courses in Management in Public Administration,Global Public Policy, Sustainability and EnvironmentalGovernance, Digitalization and Public Policy project lab and extracurricular activitiesMethods practice-oriented, student-centered didactic approach continuous 1:1, on-campus support by an experiencedteamOrganisation & Languagepost-graduate, executive degree fully accredited by the EAPAA (European Association forPublic Administration Accreditation) full-time one-year study programme completely conducted in English use of all university facilities and services, includinglanguage and sports courses as well as family servicesPractice & CareerPublic ManagementUniversity of PotsdamThe majority of MPM alumni hold civil servant,executive and leadership positions in the publicsector or international pgg.mpm-potsdam.deTarget GroupThe MPM programme is particularly designed for youngprofessionals who are aiming at a career in international/public sector organisations.Academic & Language Requirements a first academic degree in Social Sciences, Economics,Law and/or Natural Sciencesvery good English skillsProfessional Experience two to three years of professional experience in the public sector,non-governmental organisations or development agencies
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Location & University Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (H-BRS) is a young University of Applied Sciences located near the city of Bonn, which is known for its international flair.
