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Certificate of Advanced Studies in Global Society

Global Society is a new Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) offered by the Institute for European Global Studies. The subject is one of five modules of the Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in European and Global Governance. Interested university graduates as well as professionals can apply until November 30, 2014.

The Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Global Society approaches topics and political processes where nongovernmental actors from the realm of civil society are involved. The analysis focuses on legal frameworks and responsibilities, the respective political legitimation, motives for actions and policy strategies as well as the role of nongovernmental actors in the establishment of new international political fields. This is done through the examination of the subject areas human rights, environment and climate, gender politics and global protest movements.

In total, the Institute for European Global Studies offers five Certificates of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Global Society, European Integration, Multinational Corporations, International Organizations and Europe 2050. In the autumn and spring terms 2014/15, the CAS in Global Society and European Integration will be provided, followed by the other modules. All courses are taught in English language by renowned scholars and professionals. They can be completed extra-occupationally depending on one’s needs and capacities. Usually, the courses take place on Fridays and Saturdays. Interested persons can enroll in one module only and acquire a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS). Students completing all five modules and deepening their expertise in a Master thesis are awarded the title Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in European and Global Governance.

Required is a university degree on a Master’s level and a high command of spoken and written English. Applicants holding a Bachelor’s degree should have several years of work experience in politics, administration or in the business sector. The tuition fee is SFR 5.900 for each module. The fee includes the participation in the courses, the expenses for exams and learning materials. Deadline for application for the first module is July 31. It starts on September 19, 2014. The module on Global Society takes place between February 20 and June 6, 2015.