Management of International Social Challenges at Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Overview Do you want to look beyond borders and contribute to managing international social challenges? Then the bachelor Management of International Social Challenges at Erasmus University Rotterdam is the right choice for you.Migration, pandemics, terrorism, climate change, economic stability, and international crime – these are all examples of social challenges that local, national and international organisations in the public sector face and try to manage. In this bachelor programme, you will learn how to research, analyse, and contribute to strategies for public sector organizations to manage these challenges.We focus on social challenges that are:Multi-disciplinary: they have political, economic, legal and social aspects;Multi-level: they involve actors and networks at the international, national, regional and local level.International: they surpass geographical and administrative borders.Our programme is a diverse one. You will follow courses in public policy, international law, sociology, economics, political science and management. These courses will enable you to analyse social challenges from different perspectives. Thus you will learn to understand the various roles, perceptions and interests of relevant actors. Furthermore, you will follow courses in research methods to acquire the skills and knowledge that are necessary to conduct research on the management of social challenges.CurriculumOur Management of International Social Challenges programme at Erasmus University Rotterdam s divided into eight successive 5-week periods. In each period, you take one course that focuses on a specific subject. You will, for example, take courses that focus on globalisation, public policy, leadership and HRM, international migration, network governance and international development issues. These courses will enable you to analyse social challenges from different perspectives, and understand the different roles, perceptions and interests of relevant actors. Furthermore, you will follow courses in research methods to acquire the skills and knowledge you need to conduct research on social challenges and the management of those social challenges. Each period will be concluded with an examination of that specific course. This schedule enables you to focus fully on one course, rather than dividing your attention between multiple courses.Career This programme provides you with an excellent basis to pursue a career in local, national or international organisations in the public sector that deal with international social challenges. I want to find another Bachelor Course

Are you interested in solving social problems that transcend national borders? In this bachelor Management of International Social Challenges programme at Erasmus University Rotterdam, you will learn how to research, analyse, and contribute to strategies for public sector organizations to manage these challenges.

Disciplines

Sociology

International Relations

Public Administration

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : As a rule, you are eligible to apply for our bachelor programme if you have obtained or will obtain a secondary school diploma such as the Dutch vwo diploma or a foreign equivalent.Apart from your grades, the Admissions Board also takes your motivation to participate in the programme into consideration. The motivation letter must be 1 A4 page maximum.Your Curriculum Vitae or Resume is also one of the required documents in your application.In addition to the credentials mentioned above, the Admissions Board will also consider your academic performance.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 6,600

Management of International Social Challenges

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Erasmus University Rotterdam

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