Guide to studies at the consortium institutions

 

CEU
 is a young, dynamic university. Founded in 1991, and accredited in both the USA and Hungary, it offers a wide range of highly-rated graduate programs predominantly in the social sciences and humanities in a uniquely international atmosphere. CEU students come from over 110 countries, faculty from over 30, and there is no dominant national majority at the university. The campus is located in downtown Budapest, a bustling capital city of over two million in Central Europe.
Mundus MAPP students coming to CEU will be awarded an MA in Public Policy upon successful completion of this second year of the program. The curriculum focuses on the analysis, design and implementation of public policy at the national, regional and international level, taking a multi-disciplinary approach. Faculty members hold degrees in public policy, politics, economics, law and international relations from a range of European and US universities. The academic year consists of three terms, the first two spent with course work, and the last one devoted to policy relevant, applied research and the writing of a thesis. Teaching is generally discussion-based and focuses on problem-oriented learning through case studies. Currently the student body numbers 50 in the Masters program, and the student-faculty ratio is around 5:1. The majority of the department's graduates find jobs with international organisations, government agencies, NGOs or the private sector, but continuing studies towards a PhD is also common. The department has a doctoral programme run jointly with two other CEU departments.
Mobility tracks involving CEU are recommended to students interested in acquiring the skills, analytical methods and practical tools for the study of contemporary societal problems on the national and international level. Current specialisations open to Mundus MAPP students are international public policy; decentralized governance; media and communications policy; and higher education policy.

IBEI
is a dynamic centre of academic excellence specialized in the field of International Studies, combining and complementing first-class research with postgraduate teaching. IBEI was established in 2004 as a postgraduate research and teaching inter-university institute by five distinguished universities of Barcelona -the University of Barcelona, the Autonomous University of Barcelona, the UPC Barcelona Tech, the University Pompeu Fabra, and the Open University of Barcelona- and the Fundació CIDOB. The founder and President of IBEI is Narcís Serra, former Defence Minister and Vice-Prime Minister of Spain's Government (1982-1995). The Institute is located in a beautiful, state-of-the-art building in the centre of Barcelona in the Raval, one of the city's most lively and fashionable neighbourhoods. It is within easy walking distance of universities, museums, theatres and shops.
Mundus MAPP students coming to IBEI will be awarded an MA in International Relations upon successful completion of this second year of the program. The curriculum comprises a combination of compulsory courses and a broad range of electives that reflect the students' individual interests. All compulsory courses include seminars that involve discussion of practical cases and are organized in small groups (10-15 students). Elective courses combine practical activities and theory sessions alike. The class format is based on on-site training sessions geared to prompting the active participation of students. Building on the acquired knowledge of the first semester, students select in their second semester a specialization pathway: Global Governance, Security and Conflict Resolution, and Political Economy and Development. The Institute provides tutorial help to make their choice. The student body numbers 80 and the faculty-student ratio is around 2:1.
Mobility tracks involving IBEI are recommended to students willing to develop a professional career in different areas of international affairs, both in the public and private realms. Former Mundus MAPP students at IBEI are currently working for international non-governmental organizations, think tanks and research centres both inside and outside of Europe.

ISS

is an international postgraduate school and one of the oldest and largest centres for the comparative study and research of social, political and economic development and change. ISS is part of Erasmus University Rotterdam. The ISS provides top-quality education in the social sciences to postgraduate professionals, mostly from developing countries and countries in transition. The courses all taught in English provide knowledge and insights acquired in a number of fields including development economics, sociology, politics, public policy and management, governance, gender, employment, population, social security, children and youth, and human rights. ISS degrees are nationally and internationally recognised.
Every year, the ISS is host to hundreds of students participating in its Doctoral, Masters and Diploma programmes. Over 10.000 students from more than 160 countries have participated in the Institute's programmes. The staff is drawn from around thirty countries from all over the world. The multicultural community at the ISS offers an excellent learning environment both inside and outside the classroom, in which students can gain from each others' diverse experiences.
Students enrolled within the Erasmus Mundus Mapp program will be based within the Governance and Democracy (G&D) Masters specialisation at ISS. This specialisation examines key concepts of governance and democracy in the context of globalisation, giving students a greater comprehension of how the processes of governance, markets and democracy interact with those of participation, accountability, representation, and of civil and human rights. It equips students with the necessary analytical skills enabling them to study more closely a wider spectrum of issues, including institutional reform, capacity building, inclusive democracy, combating corruption, enforcement of the rule of law, and power. Particular attention is paid to World Bank agendas for reform and change, and how these are incorporated into development policies in a range of countries through the mechanisms of global governance. Furthermore it looks at the role of the private sector, middle classes and organised labour during national reform processes. In this way, the specialisation analyses the various responses to the problems of globalisation, from attempts to establish global governance to the rise of anti-globalisation movements. Students will be able to critically analyse current reform efforts, and become familiar with different theories on how reform and change take place.

The University of York

is a world-class university with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. York consistently ranks among the top ten departments in the United Kingdom, and among the top 100 universities in the world. With 11,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students studying across 30 academic departments and research centres, the University of York provides a dynamic academic and social environment. Built around a series of lakes and gardens, the campus provides a friendly and peaceful environment in which to study. The University is located on the edge of the beautiful historic city of York, and is well-connected to London (two-hour direct trains), Edinburgh and other UK cities.
Mundus MAPP students coming to York will be awarded an MA in Public Administration and Public Policy upon successful completion of the first year of the program. The curriculum aims to provide students with an understanding of the complex issues surrounding the formation, implementation and evaluation of public policy across local, national and global levels. The academic year consists of two compulsory courses, 'Understanding Governance' and 'Policy Analysis', and two electives selected from a wide range of offerings. All compulsory courses include weekly lectures and small-group seminars (10-15 students). Students must also write a dissertation, which is supported by close supervision and a series of dissertation workshops, which comprises one half of the credits towards the final degree.
Mobility tracks involving York is recommended for students seeking a solid foundation in public policy analysis and public administration, combined with an interest in any one of our streams open to Mundus MAPP students: public management, applied human rights, post-war reconstruction and development, or international political economy. Our graduates in public policy have gone of to pursue outstanding careers in government, international NGOs, the private sector, and academia.