This program is offered at ELGU Athens and ELGU Rome campuses.
In your application, you will be asked to select the campus of your preference. All ELGU academic programs will be conducted ON PREMISE unless there is a strong limitation for in situ presence. Online attendance is allowed under specific conditions.
This one-year taught degree program offers students an in-depth look at key issues of Governance and enables students to choose from a variety of elective courses addressing the most pressing themes being discussed throughout Europe.
The MA in Governance is a rigorous academic program combining a strong politics and governance core with a variety of choices including international relations, economics and public policy. Migration, terrorism, climate change, economic stability, and international crime – these are all examples of social challenges that local, national and international organizations in the public sector are facing and trying to manage. It is a curriculum aiming to prepare students for the more complex and interrelated world. No country or company is «an island» these days – they are all affected by political, societal, and economic trends, national and international policies, and governmental and non-governmental actors. The program equips students with a broad knowledge basis to prepare them for a future not just in the government or party politics, but also as knowledgeable and able actors in international organizations, the third sector or even the private sector. We offer a unique opportunity to study public policy and governance in the context of a political science and international relations program. This setting strengthens the link between policy problems and ongoing social and political developments and the courses will enable you to analyze social challenges from different perspectives and understand the different roles, perceptions and interests of relevant actors.
To whom it is addressed
It is ideal for students with first degrees in the political and/or legal sciences who desire or require in-depth knowledge in key themes related to governance, with a special focus on the EU, for their professional advancement.
Students should note that this program can be a first step toward a research degree in the field of governance studies, specifically the MPhil or PhD.
Program Benefits
The MA in Governance is supported by the expansive ELGU International Faculty network of over 100 legal and governance scholars and practitioners worldwide, the ELGU’ Partner Universities across Europe and the world, and the EPLO. Importantly, students of the program will be granted access to attend EPLO events on key themes in EU law and governance and to interact with renowned EU leaders and decision-makers. Students graduate with a clear understanding and awareness of the most up-to-date scholarly research and best industry practices, as well as a solid professional network to support them in their careers after the ELGU.
