M.A. in European Studies

The MA programme in European Studies is composed of high-level postgraduate courses taught in English. Students will take classes from the core, key, speciality, and optional categories according to their academic specialisation and personal interest. The maximum duration of studies is 4 semesters.

Objectives

This programme is designed to provide students with advanced and interdisciplinary knowledge of contemporary European affairs. Our focus is the study of the political, economic and cultural character of Central and Eastern Europe and the European Union. Most of our graduates apply their expertise in careers in either non-governmental or business sectors, while others continue with their studies on a doctoral level.... [-]

Get your MA degree! Make your choice, do not squander this opportunity

You are reading about a Master’s degree program of an unusual character. In the XXI century, many educational institutions have realized that reliance on the XIX century patterns of teaching and learning is a dead end. They have figured out that in the world of rapid technological growth, changing geopolitical realities (a two-superpower world transforming into a one-superpower international system which in turn is sliding into a multiple-power system with many regional powers), and yet-to-fathom demographic shifts, apart from skills and competencies one should learn how to adapt, use one’s imagination and creativity, appreciate diversity and choose optimal courses of action.... [-]

General idea and Invitation

INVITATION

We invite you to choose our graduate degree program: "Philosophy and Culture of East-Central Europe - Experience and Thought" (PCE-CE). We address this program to foreign students from all over the world (and also from Poland) who want to pursue their Master's degree in our country, become familiar with its history and culture, make new friends, and embark on an interesting existential and intellectual adventure.

IDEA

What is "Philosophy and Culture of East-Central Europe - Experience and Thought"?

One of Master’s degree programs in philosophy offered at the Institute of Philosophy, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw (Poland) - addressed to all graduate students interested in getting to know the philosophical-cultural legacy of Central and Eastern Europe. The studies provide an opportunity to become familiar with the experience and thought of the people of this region as well as to gain knowledge, skills, and competencies related thematically to the philosophy and culture of Central and Eastern Europe.... [-]

The MA in International Relations program is administered in conjunction with the Coventry University in Great Britain. Through this program, students will gain knowledge that is essential for making decisions in the areas of politics, business, and the media in an international context.

Students will learn about the complexities of contemporary politics, they will improve their language ability and gain useful skills for the business world. The program consists of two full years of study, during which students are also expected to complete an independently-researched Master's thesis.

There is a chance to graduate from the program after completing just the first year of coursework and Master's thesis. In such a case students receive a Coventry University degree only, and will not receive a degree from Lazarski University. In other words, in order to receive two degrees, students must complete two full years of coursework plus their Master's thesis. In order to receive the Coventry University degree only, students must complete the first year of coursework and their Master's thesis. As part of the program, students must choose one of two specializations: European Administration or Contemporary Politics.... [-]

Master of Arts (MA) in Sculpture

In addition to conventional, “old-school” sculpting techniques, the Academy offers alternative syllabuses. Parallel with real space sculpture we propose a new concept of sculpture and its environment employing new technologies, including virtual space. The students can select their classes with regard to their own preferences for developing their sculpting skills at our excellent metal foundry, and workshops in ceramics, plastics and stonework, as well as a professional holographic studio.

Studio of Sculpture 3

Head: professor Danuta MączakAssistant: dr Karolina Komasa

MA studies

keyword themed tasks on a variety of socio-cultural and environmental issues. Keyword-based work is a trigger for the students to create pieces of sculpture from the perspective of their own unique imagination, intuition and experience and reflect their own individual perception of the world. The students can follow their own tailored curricula in consultation with the professors.... [-]

Programme description

This two-year full-time Comparative Heritage Studies (COHES) MA programme offers a wide range of knowledge on cultural heritage in literature, art, theatre, architecture, urban space, and sites of memory, particularly those found in Krakow and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The COHES programme focuses on the multi-ethnic, multinational, multilingual nature of heritage, approaching it from three angles: Digital Heritage, Visual Heritage, and Comparative and Translated Heritage.

Graduate’s profile

The knowledge gained by COHES graduates will allow them to broaden their understanding of the dynamics shaping heritage in the contemporary world, both in symbolic and material terms. Graduates will be prepared to identify and analyze social, cultural, and political actions that affect the recognition and protection of cultural heritage, as well as its management and education. They will receive qualifications to work in international cultural centers, particularly museums, archival/research, diplomatic, or academic institutes, publishing houses, and libraries. These studies will train young scholars to use interdisciplinary tools in a critical and comparative fashion, helping them to work in multilingual and multicultural environments.... [-]

International Economic Relations, with a specialization International Business Full-time Master course

Degree: MA

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Deadline: Application from May to October

ECTS points: 120

Tuition: € 1250 per semester

Institution: Faculty of Economics

Requirements

You need:

Bachelor/Master Degree Diploma Transcript of Records Secondary School Diploma Language certificate in English (at least B2 level)

For a detailed list of requirements, please visit our website.

Advantages

Our programs address different issues of international finance, marketing and trade, logistics, globalization and intercultural approaches to international business. Students are encouraged to prepare their MA thesis in accordance with their particular interests. The tuition methods in Master Degree Programs include traditional lectures both by outstanding University professors and company practitioners, seminars, case study analysis, buzz groups and individual supervision for students’ thesis. The full-time programs give students the latest theoretical knowledge of the contemporary business environment. The Faculty of Economics offers more than 200 opportunities to go to universities in 25 different countries each year.... [-]

Short information:

Program focuses on understanding of economic and social patterns and the phenomena pertaining to world economics and the role of the state and international organizations as well as various management strategies applied in international markets; It covers current issues such as: European monetary integration, international financial crises, foreign direct investments, entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, product and brand management, international commodity markets; Modules Advanced Business Communication in English Advanced Economics Advanced International Economics Corporate Finance Econometrics Globalization and Regionalization in the World Economy Intercultural Communication in Business and Management International Forecasting and Simulations International Logistics International Political Relations International Public Law International Statistics Social Philosophy Corporate Investments/Advanced Corporate Finance Creativity Training/Risk Management Workshop Entrepreneurship and New Venture Planning/Entrepreneurial Management European Monetary Integration/ International Financial Crises International Human Resource Management/Euro-Atlantic Institutions and European Security System Strategic Management/Strategies in International Business Corporate Social Responsibility in International Business/Social Entrepreneurship in Global Economy Foreign Direct Investment in Central and Eastern European Countries/Doing Business in the Baltic Sea Region International Commodity Markets/International Real Estate Markets Product Management in International Business/International Brand Management Master Research Project [-]

5 specialisations are available:

Public Policy

Political Communication

Public Administration (organised jointly with Georgian Institute of Public Affairs)

Democracy and Development in Europe and Caucasus (organised jointly with Georgian Institute of Public Affairs)

Central and East European Studies (organised jointly with the University of Bucharest)

The Institute of Political Science at the University of Wrocław is one of the biggest and the most dynamic centres of political science research in Poland. Since 2008 the Institute has developed also curricula in English. Both international and Polish candidates can join the study programme and obtain the title of Master in Political Science.... [-]

MA Study Program in Printmaking engages students in a variety of printmaking processes.

Programme participants obtain the possibility to investigate and learn methods of intaglio (etching and engraving), silkscreen printing, flatbed printing (plate and stone lithography), relief printing (woodcut, linocut) and digital printing. Students participating in the programme will have an opportunity to specialize in unique practices and techniques, namely mezzotint, photo-etching, or collograph. The programme curriculum presents printmaking in agreement with Polish traditions and artistic achievements and encourages contemporary and experimental approaches as well.

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The MA in Culture, Media, and Society track offers students a unique chance to gain a broad perspective on the contemporary developments in the field of cultural studies together with a practical focus on those aspects of culture which are of importance in today’s societies. In particular, the problem of cultural identity in the contemporary world is addressed in various courses that make up this track, including Theories of Culture, the Holocaust and Its Cultural Meaning, Culture and Nationalism, Women’s Political Identity, and the Roma in Central/Eastern Europe.

The media-component provides students with an understanding of the growing importance of the interplay of influence between mass media and society, examining the media’s role in shaping socio-cultural, political, economic, and technological developments. The track looks at a broad range of subjects related to the production and reception of news and advertising, including mass communication history and theory, media effects, media ownership structure... [-]

The graduate program in Quantitative Finance (QF) at the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the University of Warsaw is a four-semester program on a full-time basis that provides students with outstanding knowledge of modern quantitative finance. It has been recognized by EduUniversal Top 100 in Financial Market ranking as the 20th.

You will use rigorous analytic tools, advanced derivatives valuation models, and portfolio management strategies in real dynamic conditions You will learn modern risk management techniques and quantitative investment tools You will acquire codding skills (C++, R, CRAN) that will enable you to implement financial models in practice You will know how to design and optimize automated trading strategies You will probably earn an equivalent of entire tuition within three months of work You will learn in international environment: 50% of students in the program are foreigners You will fluently use two main languages in the world in finance: mathematics and English ... [-]

MA in Economics

The programs in Business School at the Polonia University offer a Bachelor and Master degrees that provide students with knowledge of Business Administration and Economics. The degree is awarded on the basis of core and specialized courses.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE OUR BUSINESS SCHOOL?

The Possibility to obtain highly recognized qualifications with crucial skills required in global economy, international finance, foreign affairs, international trade or diplomatic service; Graduates are highly valued by international companies; Teaching laboratories are very well-equipped (comprehensive technical services) Special courses for international students, incl. Polish language programs; Help to find suitable private accommodation; Situated near the international pilgrimage site, Jasna Góra; Friendly multicultural metropolis; Located 200 km from Warsaw, 140 from Kraków, 160 km from Wroclaw. ... [-]

Degree to obtain: MA in Computer Science Duration: 4 semesters (2 academic years) Language of instruction: English ECTS points: 124 Programme description

The programme encompasses algorithms analysis, network programming, distributed systems, databases, internet portals, artificial intelligence, neural networks and genetic algorithms. In the course of the studies, participants get professional knowledge that enables them to work at the offices of public administration, as well as the institutions of the European Union. The graduates are awarded the Master’s degree in Computer Science.

The graduates of this programme will acquire: knowledge of the rudiments of Computer Science that enables them to solve computer problems single-handedly and implement their solutions, proficiency in programming, the understanding of computer's specification and complexity, basic skills in preparation, implementation and verification of computer software, ability to use computer tools in practice and knowledge that facilitates fast adaptation to dynamically changing computer reality. ... [-]

Students will understand the development and evolution of "Central Europe” in modern times and how these changes affect business, politics and societies. Cooperating institutions/international partners:Charles University, Prague (Czech Republic)Masaryk University, Brno (Czech Republic)Comenius University, Bratislava (Slovakia)

Applicants from the EU who register by 15 May and are accepted, may apply for AMU scholarship.

Tuition

EU/EFTA students Registration: 85 PLN

Other students Registration: 200 EuroTuition fee per year: 3200 Euro

ECTS points 120 Requirements B.A. in arts or social sciencesIELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 570 (230 computer-based) [-]