European Policy and Management

MSc European Policy and Management

Full-Time Programme

This unique interdisciplinary programme bridges the gap between the study of economic management and public policy in a European context. It aims to equip you with advanced knowledge of the nature of the European Union as both a political and business environment, the interaction between the political and economic underpinnings of European integration, as well as the sources, content, evolution and management of EU public policy.

It provides an understanding of the organisation, evolution and actual operation of the European business environment, the political economy of Europe and the responses of businesses to economic integration in Europe. In addition, the degree encompasses a detailed discussion of the operation of the EU from a policy process perspective (policy formulation and implementation). Thus, it combines the ‘economic management' perspective with the ‘political management' perspective.

Objectives

Graduating students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the concepts, models and theories applied in the study of the European Union.
• Apply critically the main concepts, models and theories applied in the study of public policy.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the main concepts and principles of organisation and management.
• Demonstrate substantive knowledge of EU institutions, the EU policy process and EU policy development in key sectors.
• Demonstrate substantive knowledge of business and management practices and organisation of firms operating in the European Union.

In addition, students successfully completing the programme will have:

• Developed analytical and key skills, including critical evaluation, analytical investigation, written presentation, oral investigation, communication and teamwork.
• Completed a independent research project.