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Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development
The programme focuses on the complexities of today's global challenges, such as the impacts of globalization, financial crises, complex political emergencies, and climate change on developing economies and, more specifically, war-torn societies. Successful candidates for this programme have typically obtained high qualifications in an accredited bachelor's degree programme in the social sciences (economics, businesses, politics and related disciplines). They also possess some field experiences in related disciplines, preferably in developing countries. English proficiency is a must and Spanish knowledge is an asset, as it would facilitate readings of local materials and full participation in field trips in the region. The motivational statement of an accepted applicant will reflect their willingness to become responsible and sustainable managers in their future carriers. Programme courses: The 40 credits programme takes place over two course semesters, between August of one year and May of the following year, followed by a 2-3 months internship or independent study project, for a total duration of 11 months. The programme begins with a foundations course, given in August, which is shared with all the other programmes taught on campus. The first semester starts in mid-September with a course on the principles of sustainability, followed by research methods, and economic development and responsible management. All these courses will give an introduction to concepts, theories, and practical examples from the disciplines of economic development and general management. The second semester will begin with the electives period, where several optional courses will be offered to participants. RMSED will make recommendations among the electives to help participants keep their focus on topics and subjects which are most relevant to the programme. In February, more specific courses will be given, such as conflict negotiation and mediation, gender and economics, political economy, economic recovery and strategic planning and project management. At the beginning of the master's programme, each student will be required to give a short presentation about themselves, and express their motivation and interests. This will lead to the selection of a specific topic which they will eventually develop into a proposal for a research project or internship. participants will be encouraged to undertake an internship with a local or international organization, profit or non-profit, and to carry out their independent research for a final master thesis. The programme's coordinator, with the professional support of University staff members, will assist participants to identify relevant organizations to host them during their internship. The required Courses are PCS 6000 - Foundation Course in Peace and Conflict Studies (3 credits) Elective Courses may include First Elective Period (3 credits) During this perios, participants may choose either one of these RMSED reccomended courses, or another elective offered by the other UPEACE departments For complete course descriptions, course calendar and information about the professors, please follow this link: http://www.upeace.org/academic/calendar/ By the end of the programme, RMSED's participants will be able to understand and analyze key theoretical and conceptual dimensions related to economics and management, and the principles of sustainability and responsibility. This will help them to apply all the concepts in their daily professional lives both in the "industrial world" and in developing countries, also affected by conflict. Our graduates will be given the tools to analyze the impacts of policies, reforms and political decisions in the international, regional, and local context in order to be able to influence, with their arguments, policy decision making processes. Finally, they will become "sustainable and responsible managers" who will be able to work in the corporate sector, public sector, or social sector, both in "industrialized countries" and in developing countries. Ideally, RMSED participants will be employed by international and national organizations in the non-profit as well as profit sector. As most of the corporate businesses, as well as public and social sectors, are keen to adopt management models which encourage sustainable and responsible behaviour, our graduates will be easily absorbed into the labour market. |
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The Master of Arts Degree Programme in Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development (RMSED) aims at emphasizing the economic and management perspectives of peace and conflict studies while focusing on the concepts of sustainability and responsibility as applied to economic disciplines.