Master of Public...

Master of Public Administration

Student Handbook

2015–2016

MPA

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table of contents

MEDICAL SERVICES ............................................................................................. 4

A. BASIC ACADEMIC INFORMATION ................................................................ 5

B. SPP DIRECTORY AND CONTACT INFORMATION ....................................... 7 Deans ............................................................................................................... 7

Staff .................................................................................................................. 7

Resident Faculty............................................................................................... 10

Adjunct Faculty ................................................................................................. 12

Visiting Faculty ................................................................................................. 13

Visiting Faculty—MPA Skills For Impact Faculty .............................................. 15

Key Contacts for Students in the MPA Program ............................................... 16

Who to See at SPP .......................................................................................... 18

C. GENERAL CEU AND SPP INFORMATION .................................................... 19 Conditions of Acceptance ................................................................................. 19

School Communication and Student Guidance................................................ 19

Course Evaluations .......................................................................................... 19

SPP Offi ce of Career Services ......................................................................... 20

Printing Policy................................................................................................... 21

Website and Facebook Profi le ......................................................................... 21

Student Employment ........................................................................................ 22

Residence Permit ............................................................................................. 22

Conduct Within the SPP Community ................................................................ 23

Supporting Students with Disabilities ............................................................... 23

Community Service .......................................................................................... 23

D. SPP COURSEWORK POLICIES AND GRADING .......................................... 25 Course Materials .............................................................................................. 25

Course Registration.......................................................................................... 25

Residence in Budapest .................................................................................... 26

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Stipends and Scholarships ............................................................................... 26

Attendance ....................................................................................................... 26

Phone and Laptop Use in Class ....................................................................... 27

Course Requirements ...................................................................................... 27

Academic Dishonesty ....................................................................................... 27

Auditing a Course ............................................................................................. 28

Grading System................................................................................................ 28

Grade Submission ............................................................................................ 29

Appealing a Grade ........................................................................................... 29

E. STUDENT PARTICIPATION ............................................................................ 31

Student Representation.................................................................................... 31

Student Representation at the School of Public Policy ............................. 31

Student Representation at CEU ................................................................ 31

Student Representation at the Residence Centers ................................... 32

Student Initiatives ............................................................................................. 32

F. LIST OF STUDENTS ....................................................................................... 33

MPA Students (2015–2017) ............................................................................. 33

One-year MAPP Students and Mundus MAPP Students ................................. 34

PhD Program.................................................................................................... 36

G. MPA DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 38

Pre-session and Zero Week Requirements ..................................................... 38

Academic Courses ........................................................................................... 38

Credit Requirements ................................................................................. 38

Suggested Course Load per Term ............................................................ 39

Areas of Concentration ............................................................................. 40

Taking Electives Outside SPP ................................................................... 40

The Passion Project ......................................................................................... 40

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Skills For Impact Curriculum ............................................................................ 41

MPA Internship Program .................................................................................. 42

MPA Internship Program Requirements .................................................... 42

SPP Internship Requirement Approval and Administration Process ......... 43

SPP Internship Requirement Approval and Administration ....................... 43

I. Internship forms, reports, and deadlines .................................... 44

II. Visa and medical insurance outside Hungary and/or home country .............................................................................. 46

III. Exemptions ................................................................................. 46

IV. Internship funding ....................................................................... 46

Optional Academic Thesis ................................................................................ 46

APPENDICES ......................................................................................................... 47

A. Academic Calendar 2015–2016—Excerpts .............................................. 47

B. Course Offerings and Requirements 2015–2016 ...................................... 52

Fall 2015 ................................................................................................... 52

Winter 2016 ............................................................................................... 57

Spring 2106 ............................................................................................... 63

C. Areas of Concentration ............................................................................. 66

Governance............................................................................................... 67

Security ..................................................................................................... 68

Development ............................................................................................. 69

Global Media and Communication ............................................................ 70

D. Skills For Impact Curriculum (SFI)—Overview .......................................... 71

The Four Pillars of the Skills For Impact (SFI) Program ........................... 71

Group Consultations ................................................................................. 72

SFI Grading ............................................................................................... 73

Attendance Policy ..................................................................................... 73

E. Career Services—Internship Exemption Form.......................................... 74

F. MPA 2015–2017 Student Photos .............................................................. 76

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medical services

CEU Medical CenterThe CEU Medical Center is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Location: Nádor utca 11 Building, CourtyardPhone: (+36-1) 327-3815

Emergency medical contact In case of an emergency or if the Medical Center is closed, students should call (+36) 30-832-6260 to get advice about where to go and what to do.

CounselingStudent psychological counseling at CEU is completely confi dential and free of charge and may provide support on a wide range of issues. Students may make an appointment via email.

Berne Weiss, PsychologistE-mail: [email protected]

Vera Várady, Clinical PsychologistE-mail: [email protected]

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Institution responsible: Central European University

Name of unit: School of Public Policy

Administrative approval body: Central European University Senate

Academic year: September 7, 2015–July 31, 2016 The end of the academic year varies for the three

SPP master’s programs.

In the 2015–2016 academic year the School of Public Policy will offer the following academic programs:

1. MA in Public Policy (One-year MAPP):

• 15-month program of three teaching terms, including a research and an internship period

• registered by the Board of Regents of the New York State Education Department

More information: http://spp.ceu.edu/ma-public-policy

2. Master of Public Administration (two years):

• two-year program of three teaching terms per year, including Skills For Impact modules, Passion Project, and an internship period


More information: http://spp.ceu.edu/content/mpa-degree

3. Mundus MAPP: Erasmus Mundus MA Program in Public Policy (two years):

• joint two-year program including a research and an internship period

• Hungarian-accredited (tracks involving CEU are also registered by the Board of Regents of the New York State Education Department)

• jointly delivered with the International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam (The Hague), Netherlands; Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals, Spain; and the University of York, UK

More information: http://www.mundusmapp.org

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4. PhD in Political Science, Public Policy track

• offered by the CEU Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy and International Relations


More information: http://pds.ceu.edu/

In addition, the School also hosts visiting and exchange students from universities across the world. This Handbook applies for all master’s and exchange students.

Additional documents to consult:

• CEU Student Handbook and Academic Diary

• Student Records Manual https://sro.ceu.edu/useful-resources

• Student policies: http://www.ceu.edu/studentlife/onlineorientation/student-policies

• All CEU policies: http://documents.ceu.edu/

• Online orientation: http://www.ceu.edu/node/9597

Mundus MAPP students also need to follow the requirements specifi ed in their Program Guide.

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Deans

Wolfgang H. REINICKE [email protected] Dean and Professor Okt6*7/243

Edward BRANAGAN [email protected] Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Administration and Finance Okt6*7/221

Julia BUXTON [email protected] Professor of Comparative Politics, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Programs Okt6*7/244

Staff

Zsuzsa ÁGOSTON [email protected] Program Coordinator, One-year MAPP Okt6*7/236

Jan BROKER [email protected] Program Coordinator, the George Soros Visiting Chair Program Okt6*7/212

Katalin DÉR [email protected] Administrative Assistant Okt6*7/218

Ann GAGLIARDI [email protected] Director of Career Services and Alumni Relations Okt6*7/223

Polina GEORGESCU [email protected] Dean’s Fellow Okt6*7/242

Henriett GRIECS [email protected] Senior Program Manager Mundus MAPP Okt6*7/238

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Katalin HÁRSKUTI [email protected] Program Coordinator, Mundus MAPP; Coordinator, Center for European Union Research Okt6*7/236

Éva HARTAY [email protected] Finance Coordinator Okt6*7/218

Annastiina KALLIUS [email protected] Recruitment Coordinator Okt6*7/212

Judit KOPPÁNY [email protected] Student Affairs Coordinator, MPA Program Okt6*7/217

Ilona LAHDELMA [email protected] Events Coordinator Okt6*7/224

Susanne LANE, Director of Communications [email protected] Okt6*7/225

Dorothy LINEER [email protected] Digital Communications Manager and Web Editor Okt6*7/224

Zsófi a PÁL [email protected] Academic Programs Coordinator, MPA Program Okt6*7/218

Anikó TÓTH [email protected] Executive Assistant to the Dean Okt6*7/242

Zoltán WÁGNER [email protected] PhD Coordinator Okt6*7/247


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Global Policy Academy

Bernhard KNOLL-TUDOR [email protected] Director Okt6*7/214

Tanja MANNERS [email protected] Senior Program Manager Okt6*7/213

Livia MARSHALL [email protected] Program Assistant Okt6*7/213

Ilona PUSKÁS [email protected] Program Assistant, Events Manager Okt6*7/213

Center for Confl ict, Negotiation and Recovery (CCNR)

AlHakam SHAAR [email protected] Research Fellow Okt6*7/207

Robert TEMPLER [email protected] Director Okt6*7/206

Armenak TOKMAJYAN [email protected] Research Fellow Okt6*7/207


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Center for Media, Data and Society (CMDS)

Éva BOGNÁR [email protected] Acting Executive Director Okt6*7/210

Amy BROUILLETTE [email protected] Director of European Media Project Okt6*7/209

Kate COYER [email protected] Director of the Civil Society and Technology Project Okt6*7/208

Dumitrita HOLDIS [email protected] Program Coordinator Okt6*7/210

Anna OROSZ [email protected] Progam Assistant for Outreach Okt6*7/210

Resident Faculty

Ágnes BÁTORY [email protected] Professor of Public Policy, Mundus MAPP Program Director Okt6*7/335

Thilo BODENSTEIN [email protected] Associate Professor (on sabbatical 2015–2016)

Lajos BOKROS [email protected] Professor of Economics and Public Policy N11/202

Emma BULLOCK [email protected] Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy Z14/307


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Cristina CORDUNEANU-HUCI [email protected] Assistant Professor Okt6*7/222

Michael DORSCH [email protected] Associate Professor Okt6*7/239

Andreas GOLDTHAU [email protected] Professor of Public Policy, Marie Curie Senior Fellow, CEU Energy Policy Research Group Okt6*7/337

Marie-Pierre F. GRANGER [email protected] Associate Professor Okt6*7/230

Evelyne HÜBSCHER [email protected] Assistant Professor, Program Director, One-year MAPP Okt6*7/237

Kristina IRION [email protected] Associate Professor Okt6*7/230

Martin KAHANEC [email protected] Associate Professor Okt6*7/231

Achim KEMMERLING [email protected] Associate Professor Okt6*7/336

Youngmi KIM [email protected] Associate Professor Vigyazo/211

Daniel LARGE [email protected] Assistant Professor, Program Director, MPA Okt6*7/241


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Liviu MATEI [email protected] Professor, Provost and Pro-Rector MB/107

Anand MURUGESAN [email protected] Assistant Professor Okt6*7/246

Uwe PUETTER [email protected] Professor of European Public Policy and Governance Okt6*7/339

Simon RIPPON [email protected] Assistant Professor (Department of Philosophy & SPP) Z14/307

Yahya SADOWSKI [email protected] Professor of Political Economy Okt6*7/205

Nick SITTER [email protected] Professor of Public Policy; Public Policy Track Representative, Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy and International Relations Okt6*7/338

Robert TEMPLER [email protected] Professor of Practice Okt6*7/206

Adjunct Faculty

Andrew CARTWRIGHT [email protected] Policy Labs Director; Co-director, Center for Policy Studies N11/320

Robert EBEL [email protected] Senior Economist, Local Government Innovation and Development


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Alex FISCHER fi [email protected] Political Advisor, WWF Switzerland

Karoly JOKAY [email protected] Adjunct Faculty; Executive Director, Fulbright Hungary

Bernhard KNOLL-TUDOR [email protected] Director, Global Policy Academy Okt6*7/214

Andrea KRIZSÁN [email protected] Research Fellow, Center for Policy Studies N11/316

Marvin LAZERSON [email protected] Professor Emeritus, University of Pennsylvania Okt6*7/232

Oliver M. TRIEBEL [email protected] Adjunct Professor of Practice; SFI Program Director; Director, LEAD

Violetta ZENTAI [email protected] Co-Director, Center for Policy Studies N11/317

Visiting Faculty

Mutayyam AL O’RAN [email protected] George Soros Visiting Practitioner Chair; Advisor, Political and International Relations, Government of Jordan

Izabella BARATI-STEC [email protected] Visiting Professor, CEU; Associate Professor, Corvinus University

Eric BEINHOCKER [email protected] Visiting Professor; Executive Director, Institute for New Economic Thinking, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford


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Klaus BOSSELMANN [email protected] Erasmus Mundus Visiting Scholar; Professor, University of Auckland Okt6*7/230

Amy BROUILLETTE [email protected] Visiting Professor; Director of European Media Project, CMDS Okt6*7/210

Stephen CHAN [email protected] George Soros Visiting Chair; Professor of Politics and International Relations, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

Jenny CHOI-FITZPATRICK [email protected] Outgoing Program Director, Passion Project

Robert CSEHI [email protected] Visiting Professor; Research Fellow, Center for European Union Research

Rainuka DAGAR [email protected] Visiting Professor; Director, Gender Studies Unit, Institute for Development and Communication

Alexis DIAMOND [email protected] Visiting Professor; Global Lead for Evaluation, World Bank’s International Finance Corporation

Roni DOROT [email protected] Visiting Professor; Fellow, CCNR Okt6*7/207

Anders FÄNGE [email protected] George Soros Visiting Practitioner Chair; lecturer, consultant, and advisor; former Country Director, Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA)

Stephen GOLUB [email protected] Visiting Professor: Professor, Central European University and University of California at Berkeley

Marta KAHANCOVA [email protected] Visiting Professor; Managing Director, Central European Labour Studies Institute


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Karin LANDGREN [email protected] George Soros Visiting Practioner Chair; former Special Representative of the UN Secretary General and coordinator of UN operations in Liberia

Nicole LINDSTROM [email protected] Erasmus Mundus Visiting Scholar, Lecturer, University of York

Wiktor OSIATYNSKI [email protected] Visiting Professor; University Professor, CEU; Member of the Board, Open Society Foundations

Pablo PAREJA [email protected] Erasmus Mundus Visiting Scholar, Lecturer, Pompeu Fabra University

Sejal PARMAR [email protected] Visiting Professor; Assistant Professor, Department of Legal Studies N11/511

Orsolya SALAT [email protected] Visiting Professor, CEU; Assistant Professor, Eötvös Loránd University

Yasmin SOOKA [email protected] George Soros Visiting Chair; Executive Director, Foundation for Human Rights in South Africa

Sara SVENSSON [email protected] Visiting Professor Okt6*7/248

Visiting Faculty—MPA Skil ls For Impact Faculty

Oliver M. TRIEBEL SFI Program Director; Adjunct Professor of Practice; Director, LEAD

Kimberley ABBOTT Communications Director, International Crisis Group

Kinga GÖNCZ Visiting Professor, Passion Project Mentor


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Tobias LEIPPRAND Executive Director, LEAD

Sebastian LITTA Associate Partner, Schumacher & Baumans

Ben SCOTT Senior Advisor, Open Technology Institute at New America Foundation

Daniel UNSOLD Independent trainer, coach, and facilitator

Christine WANK Independent leadership trainer and coach

Mark YOUNG Executive Director, Rational Games; Independent consultant and trainer

Key Contacts for Students in the MPA Program

The School provides an integrated network of one-to-one support and advice for students across the two years of the MPA program.

• Academic Advisor: Faculty serve as Academic Advisors to MPA students over the two years of the degree program, offering advice, and the opportunity for one-to-one discussion on matters relating to the knowledge component of the program, such as choice of electives, work load, academic progress, and performance. On matters outside of the curriculum, the Advisor puts students in touch with other relevant support services. MPA students are assigned a Faculty Advisor at the beginning of their fi rst year. Faculty Advisors meet students on a regular basis throughout the academic year, starting at the beginning of the Fall term and then a minimum of once every term after that. Requests to change Academic Advisor must be approved by the Director of the MPA Program.

• The MPA Director (Daniel Large) oversees the academic affairs of the MPA program. The MPA Director provides advice and has the discretion to make decisions about complex student matters including, but not limited to, the approval of student employment, requests for leave, plagiarism, transfer of credits, or grade appeals.


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The MPA Director may follow up with students who are not making good academic progress. Concerns relating to a particular class, or member of the Faculty, staff, or student body should also be raised with the MPA Program Director or, if applicable, to the relevant Associate Dean.

• The Student Affairs Coordinator (Judit Koppány) serves as the initial point of contact for incoming and current students, and is responsible for overseeing course registration, course evaluations and surveys, and providing end-of-term support such as collation of grades. The Student Affairs Coordinator assists students by directing them to relevant offi ces and sources of specialized advice and support, and liaises with class representatives and students to ensure student concerns are addressed.

• Careers: The Career Services Offi ce is directed by Ann Gagliardi and provides individual support for students on their job and internship searches, including help defi ning areas of focus, conducting career-related research, devising networking strategies, preparing application materials (CVs/resumes, cover letters, etc.), and preparing for interviews.

• Passion Project: The Passion Project Offi ce is currently being led by outgoing director Jenny Choi-Fitzpatrick who is available to support students on all matters relating to the Passion Project, in coordination with Passion Project partners, and Passion Project Faculty Advisors. A detailed description of roles and responsibilities can be found in the Passion Project Handbook, Appendix E (“Shared Expectations”). Students should seek support from the appropriate party in accordance with these guidelines. All fi nal decisions relating to the Passion Project are made by the Passion Project Offi ce.

• Communications: The Communications Offi ce is directed by Susanne Lane and is available to support students on communications-related issues such as organizing, promoting, and publicizing student events and activities; assisting with the student blog; posting information on the students’ Facebook page, etc. The Offi ce regularly writes student stories for the SPP website and may contact students requesting interviews, background information, etc.

Students can approach all faculty on academic matters not just their appointed advisors. All Faculty members have regular offi ce hours during which time students are free to drop in for consultations about academic matters without appointment.


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Who to See at SPP

Ann GAGLIARDI • job and internship search advice • career counseling

Annastiina KALLIUS • prospective student outreach

Judit KOPPÁNY • course registration, grades, waiting lists, exams • course evaluations • student-related matters • room & technical equipment reservation for student meetings • student initiatives and inquiries

Daniel LARGE • MPA academic matters • approvals of student employment • approvals of leave • grade appeals

Susanne LANE • event organization (public lectures, workshops, job talks, conferences)

Dorothy LINEER • website management • social media

Zsófi a PÁL • MPA course scheduling • teaching and research assistant contracts

Anikó TÓTH • appointments with the Dean

Coordinator (to be announced), Offi ce of Career Services and Alumni Relations (to join SPP in fall 2015) • support on internship search


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Conditions of Acceptance

By enrolling in the School of Public Policy, students agree to abide by the rules and procedures outlined in this document, as well as the general rules and procedures of Central European University. Students are expected to have read and to understand CEU’s student policies, which can be found at http://www.ceu.edu/documents.

School Communication and Student Guidance

Students are informed of important decisions affecting particular courses, their work, or their programs primarily by email postings sent to their CEU email address. Barring technical failure, it will be assumed that students have read all information distributed by electronic means. Students are expected to check their CEU email regularly (at least twice a day). Additionally, students are expected to check their pigeon holes (mail boxes) on a regular basis.

Students are encouraged to approach SPP faculty regarding their course work, and other matters related to their present and future studies. Should students have concerns about a course, and not feel able to approach relevant faculty, they should approach their Program Director or, if appropriate, the one-year MAPP Coordinator or MPA Student Affairs Coordinator, who will mediate on their behalf. For specifi c administrative issues (such as residence permits, medical insurance, student records, etc.), students may approach the Offi cers in the Student Life Unit. In case of personal problems, it is recommended that you contact the CEU Counselors (contact information is available above).

Course Evaluations

Students will be asked to evaluate all courses they attend. This feedback is crucial in assessing and improving teaching and course quality. Short and anonymous online surveys will be administered at the end of each course with the target of reaching a response rate of 85%. Please fi ll out the anonymous online forms when requested to do so. Course instructors may only access the anonymous student evaluations after they have submitted course grades. To prevent confl icts of interests, no grades are published until the course evaluation period has been closed.

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SPP Office of Career Services

SPP’s Offi ce of Career Services partners directly with SPP students, offering career support tailored to the policy realm.

SPP Career Services encourages students to take a long-range view of their professional development. The offi ce promotes individual responsibility and resilience throughout the job- and internship-search processes, supporting SPP students as they create and implement the personalized professional development “roadmaps” that will accompany them throughout their academic career at SPP and beyond. Building on an analysis of their strengths and an awareness of the issue areas in which they wish to make a difference, SPP students work with Career Services to identify key organizations, explore career paths that will allow them to bring their unique skills and experiences to bear, expand and manage their personal networks, craft tailored CVs and cover letters, prepare for interviews, and conduct salary negotiations. SPP Career Services also works to cultivate and further develop SPP’s network of employers, articulating the benefi ts of the SPP degree and the strengths SPP graduates bring with them to the world of policy practice and engagement.

During the 2015–2016 academic year, SPP MPA students will participate in a required professional development course, “Job Search Basics and Beyond.” A similar course will be offered to one-year MAPP and Mundus MAPP students. The course will be taught by the SPP Director of Career Services and will focus on aspects of the job search process that students need to consider as they begin their graduate studies. The interactive course includes an orientation and four sessions that address topics such as self-assessment, career research, the crafting of effective CVs/resumes and cover letters, interview skills, and networking strategies. The required course deliverables are designed to serve as an opportunity for students to create, in a supportive environment, personalized strategies and documents to support their individual job and internship searches. Students must also attend at least one career counseling session in order to complete the course. The course is not for credit. The career course is structured to serve as a prerequisite for individual career counseling and internship advising sessions with SPP Career Services and is intended to help students make the best use of the career services offered by the School.


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SPP’s required internship programs (for the MPA, one-year MAPP, and Mundus MAPP programs) are administered by the SPP Offi ce of Career Services. SPP actively supports students in their efforts to secure an internship. The Coordinator working with SPP’s Offi ce of Career Services, who works very closely with the SPP Director of Career Services, is the staff member responsible for overall administration of the internship programs for all three SPP master’s programs and provides students with internship-search guidance and advice. The Coordinator researches policy-relevant internship opportunities and resources to share with students and works directly with students through group trainings and one-on-one consultations.

While the Internship Coordinator provides robust support to students on their internship searches, the ultimate responsibility for securing an internship and making arrangements with internship hosts rests with each individual student. SPP students are advised to carefully consider their personal fi nancial resources and constraints as they make their internship plans. Details about the SPP internship fund, which provides contributions for expenses incurred during unpaid internships, but is not intended to cover all expenses, will be made available early in the Winter term.

Pr inting Policy

SPP is committed to environmental sustainability and encourages a responsible approach to printing. Full-time one-year MAPP and two-year MPA students are entitled to a generous printing allowance of 2,700 pages per annum; for Mundus MAPP students, the printing allowance is 2,000 pages per annum. Additional printing quota can be purchased from the CEU Finance Offi ce.

Website and Facebook Profile

SPP’s website (http://spp.ceu.edu) describes the objectives of the School, and contains detailed information about the curriculum, current courses, schedules, faculty members, as well as events and other news.

Important information on SPP developments and individual courses are posted on the website throughout the year. Please check the website regularly for current information


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about the latest events and requirements. Most recent handbooks and some of the forms that will need to be submitted during the academic year are downloadable from the website.

The School also operates a Facebook profi le at https://www.facebook.com/ceupublicpolicy. Students are encouraged to add “Ceu Spp Coordinator” as a friend, to like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CEUSchool, and to join our groups. We actively use this platform to post information about admissions, CEU news and events, student stories, as well as job and internship opportunities.

Students can also join the SPP community on Twitter (@SPPCEU), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/user/sppatceu). We regularly post interesting news and stories about the SPP/CEU community as well as videos of public lectures and interviews with guest speakers.

Student Employment

Students wishing to undertake employment during the academic year must obtain written approval from their Program Director in advance. According to university policy, the employment of full-time students should not exceed 20 hours per week. It is possible for students with excellent academic records to be granted permission to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year.

Residence Permit

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have a valid residence permit while enrolled at CEU. The Student Life Offi ce assists enrolled students to acquire and extend residence permits (http://www.ceu.edu/studentlife/onlineorientation/visa). Hungarian immigration rules are restrictive. Student residence permits are usually granted only up to a couple of days beyond the length of the academic program.

Staying beyond the expiration date of one’s residence permit is illegal. It may cause unnecessary diffi culties at border control and have consequences for any future entry into Hungary. If students wish to extend their residence beyond graduation they need to have


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compelling reasons to do so such as guaranteed employment. Students are personally responsible for applying for an extension at the Immigration Offi ce in advance of any deadlines. CEU is unable to provide any assistance with extending residence permits for purposes that are not required by the offi cial curriculum and/or are beyond its deadlines.

Conduct Within the SPP Community

SPP aims to foster an environment in which members of its diverse community study and live productively together, enabling academic and personal growth. For this goal to be achieved, everyone must treat each other with dignity and respect. No form of harassment or discrimination is tolerated including that based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any factors prohibited by law.

The Code of Ethics (http://documents.ceu.edu/documents/p-1009-1v1402-00) and the CEU Policy on Harassment (http://documents.ceu.edu/fi le/1708/download?token=pUXfeoyMcCeI7rkAZx1FlktnikP_7M3bIFokiJG1aEE) set out the guiding values and principles of the CEU community and the procedures that are followed when these values and principles are violated.

Supporting Students with Disabil it ies

CEU is committed to ensuring that the legal rights of students with disabilities are recognized and protected, and that students with disabilities receive appropriate support to fully ensure equal educational opportunities as other CEU students. Please fi nd more information about CEU’s services for disabled students and the Student Disability Policy at http://www.ceu.edu/studentlife/disability.

Community Service

The School of Public Policy educates future leaders from around the globe who are committed to the public good. It is integral to this mission that students enrolled in the School’s programs perform service for the (SPP) community during the year.


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Community service includes but is not limited to assistance with SPP’s academic or social events, participation in recruitment activities, and administrative assistance with admissions. Students may also propose alternative meaningful types of community service. Besides SPP-specifi c activities, it is also appreciated when students actively participate in and contribute to CEU-wide events and activities.


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Course Materials

Course materials will be available through the CEU e-learning site (http://ceulearning.ceu.hu) and can be accessed by students by logging in using their Novell password. The readings for courses can be printed from on-line sources.

In addition to the e-learning site, course instructors may place books for their courses on reserve at the CEU Library. Students may work with these books in the Library, but cannot check them out.

Course Registration

Students are required to register for courses through the University Information System (Infosys). Please note that the class size of elective courses is limited. Registration for elective courses is competitive and is on a fi rst-come fi rst-served basis. The School reserves the right, however, to grant enrolment priority to certain students.

An elective course can be dropped via Infosys until the end of the registration period or, in the case of courses that start later in the term, until the day after the fi rst class. If applicable, the Student Affairs Coordinator will inform students in advance about the extended drop window for courses that start later in the term. Students are strongly discouraged from oversubscribing for courses, and especially from registering for courses that they do not intend to follow.

Registration deadlines:

Fall term: September 14, 2015–October 4, 2015

Winter term: December 7, 2015–January 17, 2016

Spring term March 21, 2016–April 10, 2016

Registration deadlines are strictly observed. Students who register late will incur a fi nancial penalty of 5,000 HUF per course. Please consult the Student Records Manual for detailed registration procedures and policy.

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Residence in Budapest

Students are required to be in residence in Budapest throughout the period of their academic program (except for the period of their internship).

Stipends and Scholarships

MPA students on full and partial fellowships should note that stipends are not provided during the months of July and August to students in two-year programs.

Attendance

Regular class attendance is mandatory and recorded. As a professional school, we expect students to arrive punctually for all classes. Students must secure the approval of the course instructor in advance if they need to be absent from a class for any reason. If students need to be absent for short periods (up to a few days) during the academic year, they must secure advance approval from their Program Director. In case of absence for medical reasons, students should inform course instructors as well as the Student Affairs Coordinator as soon as possible. A medical opinion (doctor’s note) must be submitted to the Coordinator who will keep it on fi le.

Normally no more than one excused class absence will be allowed during a 2-credit course, and no more than two excused class absences will be allowed during a 4-credit course. Unexcused class absence(s) may result in a failing grade for the course.

Missed classes must be made up with written assignments, unless the absence occurred for medical reasons (sickness accompanied by a doctor’s note). The make-up assignment is normally a 500-word summary of the readings assigned for the missed class. Course instructors may, however, assign different tasks as appropriate. (Students should consult course instructors if they require clarifi cation of this point.) The make-up assignment is due within a week of the missed class or of the student’s return from an approved absence.

Students are responsible for ensuring that they do not enroll in courses that have confl icting schedules to ensure that they are able to attend all sessions of the courses for


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which they have registered. Please note that due to the wide selection of courses, there are course overlaps in the schedule.

If students are interested in attending events at CEU that are of academic interest but confl ict with a particular course for which they have enrolled, they must consult with their course instructor. Normally, priority is given to SPP classes or to mandatory events organized by the School.

Phone and Laptop Use in Class

The use of mobile phones in class is not allowed. Laptops and tablet use is generally permitted in class only when it is strictly related to the course. The use of all IT-related equipment is at the discretion of the course instructor. Faculty can deduct marks from course participation grades if students do not observe this rule.

Course Requirements

The requirements for successful completion of individual courses include regular class participation and completion of course assignments. Other requirements are left to the discretion of the course instructors. It is the responsibility of students to be fully aware of course requirements and relevant deadlines. If not specifi ed otherwise, late submission will result in the fi nal grade being reduced by a grade step (e.g. an A can become an A-) every 24 hours starting from the deadline.

Participation in voluntary scholarly activities conducted outside the curricular requirements (e.g. conferences or summer schools) is not an excuse for failing to meet school requirements or deadlines.

Academic Dishonesty

Academic misconduct includes (but is not limited to) the representation of the work of others as one’s own, including plagiarizing the ideas or words of someone else without proper attribution to the source, whether intentional or not, or submitting work that has


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been previously submitted for a different course. CEU’s Policy on Plagiarism (http://documents.ceu.edu/documents/p-1405-1) details plagiarism and related penalties.

Other cases of academic dishonesty, including submitting the same or similar course work for different courses, is regulated by the Code of Ethics (http://documents.ceu.edu/documents/p-1009-1v1402-0). Annex 1 to the Policy is Implementation Guidelines, which are intended to guide faculty in making decisions about possible cases of plagiarism. For more information please refer to the Guidelines for the Implementation of ‘Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism and Other Offences.’

Auditing a Course

Students may register for a course without earning a letter grade or credit if the course is not heavily oversubscribed, and if they secure the approval of the course instructor. Auditing students are expected to observe the same attendance rules as other students. In addition, they may have to fulfi ll the same requirements for the course as those who take it for a grade. The auditing requirements should be clarifi ed with the course instructor at the beginning of the course. When a student audits a course, no credit is earned and the Grade Point Average (GPA) is unaffected.

Grading System

CEU uses a system of letter grades and grade points for evaluating student work, including the thesis (please refer to the grade outline in the CEU Student Records Manual). Major assignments (i.e. term papers or fi nal exams) graded ‘unsatisfactory’ may be retaken once within a given time frame agreed upon between the faculty member(s) and the student. Students who fail to submit work, or whose work fails to meet the minimum requirements for the assignment, will receive a grade of ‘F.’

The lowest passing grade is C+. At the end of each course, course instructors distribute a detailed breakdown of the course grade components. Failing a core course results in termination from the program.


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The letter grades correspond to the following numerical value bands:

A 3.68–4.00

A– 3.34–3.67

B+ 3.01–3.33

B 2.68–3.00

B– 2.34–2.67

C+ 2.33 (minimum pass)

Grade Submission

After each academic term, students receive grades for the courses they took during that term. Once the course evaluation survey period is closed, faculty members submit fi nal grades that are entered into the University Information System (Infosys). Students may check their grades in Infosys (https://infosys.ceu.hu).

Grade corrections may be made when a clerical or computational error resulted in the submission of an incorrect grade. For any other change to a course grade, please consult the appeal procedure below.

Appealing a Grade

Students may appeal the grades they received for courses, exams, or major pieces of written work related to SPP courses. Appeals must be submitted to the appropriate Program Director, in hard copy (written and signed), within seven days of when grades are posted. The written statement must set out the reasons for appealing the grade. The Program Director will assess the student’s request for review of the grade, and, if a review is merited, convene an Ad Hoc Academic Review Committee consisting of two faculty members who did not participate in assigning the grade that is being appealed. The Committee will determine the fi nal grade. In the event that the Program Director is responsible for the grade that is being appealed, another faculty member will take his/her place.


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The Academic Review Committee will only accept cases for review in which the fi nal grade is based on a judgement error by the grading lecturer or in cases in which discrimination has occurred. If the Academic Review Committee accepts the appeal it will ask the grading professor to revise the grade. If the grading professor leaves the initial grade unchanged, the Academic Review Committee will ask a member of the faculty for a new review and the grade will be fi nal. In case of judgement error the fi nal grade may be worse than the initial grade. In case of discrimination the fi nal grade cannot be worse than the initial grade.

This procedure does not affect the student’s right to appeal to the Academic Pro-Rector, as set out in CEU’s Student Rights, Rules, and Academic Regulations: http://www.ceu.edu/sites/default/fi les/attachment/basic_page/132/p-1105-2-v1211-student-rights-policyfi nal.pdf


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student participation

Student Representation

Students are represented at the School by Student Representatives, and at the university level via a Student Union.

Student Representation at the School of Public Policy Each SPP master’s program will elect two representatives. The Student Representatives are responsible for raising student issues and concerns to the Coordinators, the Program Directors, or the professors concerned. In addition, one representative from each program will be invited to participate in part of the Faculty Council meetings where they can present student concerns in a forum where all faculty members are present.

Student Representation at CEU The CEU Student Union (SU) is the self-governance body of all students enrolled at Central European University. All enrolled students are members of the SU. Each year, students from different schools, departments, and programs elect representatives to the SU Assembly (SUA). The Assembly is the highest decision-making body of the SU and provides representation on academic, administrative, and/or disciplinary matters. The SU Board (SUB) is responsible for making decisions when the SUA is not in session. The SUB Board is the key executive body of the Student Union.

The purpose of the SU is two-fold. It plays the role of a respected partner of the CEU administration in the decision-making and policy-shaping process. This is achieved through student representation in university structures, including the Academic Senate and its Committees. The SU also prepares position papers on issues of particular concern to students, which are then sent to and discussed with the leadership of the University. These issues range from student stipends, to dorm regulations, to research and travel grants, and opening a new student bar on the main campus.

More information on the CEU Student Union is available at https://studentunion.ceu.edu.

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student participation

Student Representation at the Residence CentersStudents are represented at the CEU Residence Center (dormitory) through their participation in the Residence Center Council, which is established each year. It is composed of Resident Counselors who represent the residents. Resident Counselors (RCs) work closely with the Dormitory Student Services Manager.

In addition, Mundus MAPP students are represented on the Mundus MAPP Academic Board. Mundus MAPP students will be invited to submit feedback to the Mundus MAPP Academic Board in writing to be discussed at board meetings.

Student Initiatives

SPP has allocated funding to support student initiatives including social and academic events that benefi t and engage the SPP community. Students wishing to propose an initiative should approach their Program Coordinator and submit a written proposal eight weeks before the planned event. The proposal will be evaluated by an ad hoc committee (usually composed of the one-year MAPP and Mundus Program Coordinators, MPA Student Affairs Coordinator and the Director of Communications).

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list of students

MPA Students (2015–2017)

Last Name First Name Citizenship

Abdullaev Ravshan Tajikistan

Adamova Marcela Slovakia

Al-Abdullah Yahya Syrian Arab Republic

Asimakopoulou Antonia Greece

Bui Minh Mark Viet Nam

Cifuentes Mario Guatemala

Fernandez Liliana Venezuela

Garcia Huidobro Rodriguez Gaspar Chile

Gashi Fatlum Kosovo

Hakhinyan Armine Armenia

Hauru Aila Finland

Huseini Almir Serbia

Ignácz Andrea Hungary

Khalilova Mastona Tajikistan

Mahgoub Mahitab Sudan

Massacesi Michele Italy

Minardi Corrado Italy

Molnár Zora Hungary

Muzenda Archimedes Zimbabwe

Nguyen Hanh Viet Nam

Nkala Sikhathele Zimbabwe

Patterson Meagan Canada

Ranschburg Zoltán Hungary

Sajjad Faryal Pakistan

Sertich Nicholas United States of America

Sokhadze Nino Georgia

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list of students

Last Name First Name Citizenship

Soto Sebastian Chile

Stupalova Tamara Czech Republic

Suba Áron Hungary

Tissera Luna Mara Argentina

Tkachou Raman Belarus

Totino Elisa Italy

Valashiya Zola South Africa

Zsoldos Anna Dorottya Hungary

One-year MAPP Students and Mundus MAPP Students

Last Name First Name Citizenship ProgramAbdul Aziz Rukiya Afghanistan One-year MAPP

Adasiunaite Egle Lithuania One-year MAPP

Antip Petronela Romania One-year MAPP

Bari Solomon Ethiopia One-year MAPP

Benas Christopher Nex Philippines One-year MAPP

Calin Nicoleta Romania One-year MAPP

Cameron Calum United Kingdom One-year MAPP

Cara Ramona Romania One-year MAPP

Chang Daniel USA One-year MAPP

Colodenco Tamar Argentina One-year MAPP

de Ruiter Anneloes Netherlands One-year MAPP

Dukic Branimir Croatia One-year MAPP

Galeano Diana Paraguay One-year MAPP

Hosp Lauren USA One-year MAPP

Jasharov Jashar Macedonia One-year MAPP

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list of students

Last Name First Name Citizenship ProgramKhan Habibullah Nilofer India One-year MAPP

Korenewsky Aaron USA One-year MAPP

Kulic Maja Serbia One-year MAPP

Martin Malea USA One-year MAPP

Metodieva Atanaska Bulgaria One-year MAPP

Nini Dorina Albania One-year MAPP

Nurmukhambetova Zarina Kazakhstan One-year MAPP

Petrova Barbora Czech Republic One-year MAPP

Safarzade Togrul Azerbaijan One-year MAPP

Spies Benjamin USA One-year MAPP

Török Ildikó Hungary One-year MAPP

Ullman Ilana USA One-year MAPP

Zewdu Bisrat Mulugeta Ethiopia One-year MAPP

Ahmed Sabrina Bangladesh Mundus MAPP

Alexander Mira Germany Mundus MAPP

Beck Ann-Kathrin Germany Mundus MAPP

Bouchkouj Bouchra Morocco Mundus MAPP

Calille Kristen USA Mundus MAPP

Catuti Mihnea Romania Mundus MAPP

Chiarapong Savithar Thailand Mundus MAPP

Forber Colin Canada Mundus MAPP

Fraiture Robin Netherlands Mundus MAPP

Hardt Anne Germany Mundus MAPP

Kenny Mogue Ireland Mundus MAPP

Palotai Eszter Hungary Mundus MAPP

Steuer Fabian Germany Mundus MAPP

Wagner Alexandra Canada Mundus MAPP

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Last Name First Name Citizenship ProgramWhite Michelle Canada Mundus MAPP

Zabusova Anastasia Russian Federation Mundus MAPP

Zhou Naiyuan China Mundus MAPP

PhD Program

Last Name

First Name Citizenship Start year

Teaching Assistantships in 2015–2016

Amon Katalin Hungary 2015

Craciun Daniela Romania 2013

Halász Anita Hungary 2012 Microeconomics for Public Policy, Macroeconomics for Public Policy

Jibladze Elene Georgia 2008

Koutkova Karla Czech Republic 2010

Kralikova Renata Slovakia 2009

Löblová Olga Czech Republic 2010

Maricut Adina Romania 2012 Public Management

Misic Gorana Croatia 2013

Munta Mario Croatia 2015

Morillas Miguel Peru 2013

Nyircsak Adrienn Hungary 2015

Ocskó Edina Hungary 2009

Pakalkaite Vija Lithuania 2012

Rahmann Kazi Mohammad Bangladesh 2015

Roch Stefan Germany 2011

Sabic Norbert Serbia 2011 Quantitative Methods

Siwale Agatha Zambia 2014 Comparative Political Institutions, Fall Term

list of students

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Last Name

First Name Citizenship Start year

Teaching Assistantships in 2015–2016

Thaler Philipp Germany 2010

Torotcoi Simona Romania 2014 Qualitative Methods

Ulceluse Magdalene Romania 2014 The Policy Process and Policy Analysis, Fall Term and Winter Term

Wewerka Lisa Austria 2011

Wing Sarah UK 2014

Wyndham Caitlin Australia 2012 Ethics and Public Policy

Zecharia Leyla-Sefta Romania 2013

Zemandl Eva US/Hungary 2011

Zuffova Maria Slovakia 2015

list of students

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Pre-session and Zero Week Requirements September 7–September 18, 2015

During the Pre-session Week (September 7–11), orientation sessions are organized to help students get settled in Budapest and fi nd their way within the University. Academic Writing classes will also commence during the Pre-session Week. Attendance is mandatory.

Zero Week (September 14–18) takes place during the week preceding the offi cial beginning of the fall term. Detailed syllabi of courses offered for the fall term will be available on the SPP website prior to Zero Week. During Zero Week most elective courses for all three terms will be presented by the course instructors during the Course Presentation Sessions. Students seeking additional information may address their questions to faculty during this session.

Academic Courses

Credit RequirementsStudents are required to complete 72 CEU credits (20 credits for mandatory courses, 32 credits for elective courses, 10 credits for Skills For Impact modules,1 and 10 credits for the Passion Project2). In order to receive the MPA degree, students must receive passing grades (C+ or above) for all completed courses and a fi nal GPA of at least 2.66.

For a list of courses and credit requirements see Appendix B.

Please note that a student will not be awarded a degree until all outstanding fi nancial responsibilities are met and the Leaving Form has been submitted on-line and approved by all appropriate units.

mpa degree program requirements

1. MPA cohort 2015–2017.

2. MPA cohort 2015–2017.

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Suggested Course Load per Term MPA students are strongly discouraged from taking more than 8–10 credits of mandatory and elective courses per term. Students wishing to take more than 8–10 credits must secure the agreement of their Faculty Advisor.

Credits for SFI and Passion Project modules are assigned at the end of the second year. Students earn 10 credits for mandatory SFI modules and 10 credits for the Passion Project module at the end of the second year of the program.

Overview (2015–16)Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term

Mandatory courses

In total 8 credits• Economic

Analysis (4 credits)

• Policy Process and Policy Analysis (2 credits)

• Academic Writing for MPA students (2 credits)

• Job Search Basics and Beyond (no credit)

In total 6 credits • Qualitative

Methods (2 credits)

• Quantitative Methods (2 credits)

• The Evolution of Modern Governance (2 credits)

In total 2 credits (TBC)• Project

Management (2 credits, TBC)

Elective courses 0–2 credits 2–4 credits 8 credits (TBC)

Total credits of mandatory and elective courses

8–10 credits 8–10 credits 8–10 credits

SFI modules • Introduction to Leadership

• Manage Cultural Diversity

• Presentation Skills

• Communication Skills

• Introduction to Negotiation

• Small Group• Leading Yourself

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Areas of ConcentrationStudents may choose an area of concentration during the two-year MPA program.3 The Areas of Concentration for MPA 2015–2017 students are:

• Development

• Global Media and Communication

• Governance

• Security

For the list of courses offered in each area of concentration please see Appendix C. To complete a concentration a minimum of 12 credits in the respective fi eld needs to be successfully completed by the end of year 2.4

Taking Electives Outside SPP Students may take courses offered by other programs for up to 2 credits per academic year with the approval of their faculty advisor. Students wishing to take more than 2 credits outside the MPA program during the academic year must fi rst consult with and get the approval of their faculty advisor, and also offi cial approval from the Program Director.

The Passion Project

Passion Projects are part of the core curriculum of the MPA program at SPP. They bridge classroom and experiential learning. Client-led, student-run, and policy-oriented capstone projects, they provide a critical learning experience in a real world environment.

Students participate in a preparatory period of project identifi cation and project management training in the Spring term of the fi rst year during which they develop a comprehensive work plan and budget, and request funding for project-related expenses. Students work in teams and with a client throughout their second year to address challenges, explore opportunities, and/or conduct research related to a pressing social


3. Students must declare their concentration(s) at the beginning of the second academic year.

4. Students may choose to complete the credit requirements for two concentrations.

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question. Passion Projects integrate and enhance student learning in different arenas: a policy-related content or issue area; key professional skills including project management and teamwork; and methods for gathering, analyzing and reporting data. Teams work with clients to design and organize their projects into a detailed implementation plan that results in a high-quality work product intended to help improve the client’s performance and meet its policy objectives. Clients include non-profi t organizations, governments, international organizations, and other policy-related institutions.

Passion Project “clinics” are offered in the Winter and Spring terms to provide support to teams as they implement their projects, to encourage refl ection and discussion, and to share lessons learned among teams. All teams undergo a mid-project evaluation and prepare a fi nal report, participate in an oral “defense,” and make a professional presentation at a Passion Project Expo event at the end of Year 2. The Passion Project Expo is open to clients, SPP, and the broader CEU community.

Each team of two to four students is assigned an SPP faculty advisor to provide content-specifi c and technical guidance throughout the process. The Passion Project Program Offi ce will coordinate the requirements of the program and provide day-to-day, operational support for students and teams. Upon completion of the project, the Passion Project Program Offi ce will determine whether teams have fulfi lled their requirements and will coordinate an inclusive evaluation process. The results of this evaluation process will be shared with each team. The Passion Project yields a total of 10 academic credits and is a requirement for graduation from the MPA program.

The contact person for questions, comments, and support related to the Passion Projects is the Passion Project Program Director. Additional detailed information about the Passion Project program structure, requirements, and process can be found in SPP’s Passion Project Handbook.

Skil ls For Impact Curr iculum

The SFI curriculum aims to equip SPP’s MPA students with the necessary practical skills to make a difference to improve public policy worldwide. SPP partners with the Berlin-based LEAD—Mercator Capacity Building Center for Leadership & Advocacy to deliver the SFI curriculum.

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SFI offers a variety of intense modules introducing students to vital public policy and management skills, with a specifi c focus on the post-graduation work environment. SFI faculty consists of professionals with extensive experience in their respective fi elds. The diverse SFI modules typically last between one and three days. The SFI program is mandatory for all MPA students.

For a detailed overview of the Skills For Impact Curriculum see Appendix D.

MPA Internship Program

To satisfy the practice and professional development component of the MPA program, students participate in a Passion Project and complete a required internship. For detailed information about the Passion Project, see page 40.

The purpose of the required internship is to provide students with an opportunity to gain insights into the day-to-day operations of an organization in the public, private, NGO, or multilateral sector, and to acquire policy-related professional experience, including knowledge and skills that will help them progress towards their long-term professional goals.

MPA Internship Program RequirementsMPA students are expected to complete their internship during the summer between the fi rst and second academic years. The minimum internship duration is eight weeks, while the maximum possible duration is 12 weeks.

MPA internships should be full-time. Interns and host institutions should plan working hours on the assumption that interns will work the number of hours per week considered full-time at the institution (up to 40 hours per week). The internship should be conducted with a single host organization.

Students may pursue internships in their home country, their country of residence, or internationally. When conducting internship-related research and preparing internship applications, students are advised to become familiar with immigration regulations that may affect whether or not they are able to do an internship in a specifi c country, and/or how long it may take to secure the necessary authorizations.

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In order to fulfi ll the MPA internship requirement, internships must have a clear learning agenda and be directly relevant to the practice of public policy. The host organization is expected to provide interns with a substantive, policy-relevant professional development experience. Students are expected to obtain a written agreement from their host institution that specifi es their tasks and responsibilities and designates an individual at the host organization to serve as a supervisor or mentor during the entire period of the internship. The written agreement forms the basis of the information communicated to SPP by the student and host organization as part of the internship assignment and approval process (spelled out in detail below). The supervisor/mentor designated by the host institution is expected to provide guidance and instructions to the intern and to serve as the host organization’s contact for the SPP Offi ce of Career Services.

SPP Internship Requirement Approval and Administration ProcessMPA students may schedule their internships between Monday June 20, 2016 and Friday September 16, 2016. They may not start their internship before the end of the Spring term on Friday June 17, 2016 and must complete their internship in time to be back at SPP for the start of the Fall term on Monday September 19, 2016. Students must submit all fi nal required internship documentation within two weeks of completing the internship and no later than September 30, 2016.

SPP Internship Requirement Approval and AdministrationThe Coordinator working with SPP’s Offi ce of Career Services, who works very closely with the SPP Director of Career Services, is the staff member responsible for overall administration of the internship programs for all three SPP master’s programs and provides students with internship-search guidance and advice. The Coordinator researches policy-relevant internship opportunities and resources to share with students and works directly with students through group trainings and one-on-one consultations. MPA students are required to complete the professional development course, Job Search Basics and Beyond, which will be offered in the Fall term and covers crucial job search skills. The career course is structured to serve as a prerequisite for individual career counseling and internship advising sessions with SPP Career Services and is intended to help students make the best use of the career services offered by the School. As early as possible after completion of the course requirements, including the required one-on-one career counseling session with the course instructor, students should schedule an individual appointment with the Coordinator to set the stage for receiving the best possible support.

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I. Internship forms, reports, and deadlines

The internship requirement is not satisfi ed until the Coordinator receives and approves the three forms listed below:

NOTE:

Students conduct research into potential host organizations, prepare and submit applications and/or letters of inquiry directly to chosen organizations, and work together with their internship host organization to defi ne the timing and scope of work of the internship. The SPP Offi ce of Career Services assists students with their internship searches and provides support throughout the process. It is the responsibility of each student, however, to secure an internship that meets the requirements of his/her academic program and to ensure that these requirements are met. Failure to meet specifi ed deadlines or to comply with requirements could result in failing the academic program.

a) Internship Assignment and Approval Form–deadline for submission May 20, 2016

Internships must be approved in advance. The Coordinator manages the approval process. After students agree with a host organization on the terms of an internship, they work with their internship supervisor/mentor within the organization to complete the Internship Assignment and Approval Form. This involves reaching an agreement about internship start and end dates, working hours, and scope of work. Once completed, the form must be signed by a representative of the host organization and submitted in original paper copy to the Coordinator. A document from the organization containing Terms of Reference or other documentation from the organization must be attached to the form. The Coordinator reviews internship approval requests to ensure that the scope of work includes pertinent and applicable tasks and a clear learning agenda relevant to the practice of public policy and to the student’s overall professional development goals. When the internship is formally approved within SPP, the Coordinator signs the form. Both the original hard copy of the signed form and an electronic copy will be kept on fi le by SPP’s Offi ce of Career Services. A copy of the Internship Assignment Form will be provided to the student for his /her records.


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b) Internship Report and Assessment Form—fi nal deadline for submission September 30, 2016

Within two weeks of completing their internship and no later than September 30, 2016, students must submit the Internship Report and Assessment Form to the SPP Offi ce of Career Services.

c) Intern Evaluation Form—fi nal deadline for submission September 30, 2016

Within two weeks of completing their internship and no later than September 30, 2016, students must ensure that the supervisor/mentor within the internship host organization submits this form directly to the SPP Coordinator.

Upon completion of the internship and receipt of all paperwork, the SPP Coordinator reviews the full documentation and confi rms that the internship requirement has been met.

MPA students requesting an exemption from the Internship Program must submit the Internship Exemption Form by October 30, 2015. For more information about exemptions, see section III below.

Summary of deadlines and forms:

Form DeadlineInternship Exemption Form October 30, 2015

Internship Assignment and Approval Form May 20, 2016

Internship Report and Assessment Form September 30, 2016

Intern Evaluation Form September 30, 2016

NOTE:

Students are expected to refrain from any activities that might refl ect poorly on either the host organization or on CEU and SPP. Students are encouraged to consult with the Coordinator if at any point during their internship they experience diffi culties with their host organization. It is recommended that issues be addressed promptly.


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II. Visa and medical insurance outside Hungary and/or home country

Students undertaking their internship outside of Hungary or their home country are responsible for arranging and covering the costs of their visa and/or valid medical insurance; and also for ensuring that they have the insurance coverage (medical and otherwise) that the host organization may require.

III. Exemptions

In exceptional cases, MPA students whose prior professional experience (at least three years full-time employment) is relevant to public policy practice and provides a solid basis for their employment after graduation OR who intend to return to their previous employer upon completion of the MPA degree may be granted permission to waive the internship requirement. Students wishing to request an exemption from this requirement must submit the Internship Exemption Form by October 30, 2015. (Exemption from the Internship Program is not automatically granted upon submission of this form. Each case will be considered individually. Students will be informed whether or not an exemption has been granted by November 30, 2015.)

IV. Internship funding

SPP students are advised to carefully consider their personal fi nancial resources and constraints as they make their internship plans. The School is able to offer limited funding to support student internships. This funding, however, is intended only as a contribution to help defray out-of-pocket expenses. It is not intended, however, to cover all expenses. Detailed guidelines regarding internship funding available during the 2015–2016 academic year will be made available early in the Winter term.

Optional Academic Thesis

The optional 4-credit thesis is designed to make it possible for MPA students to do an independent in-depth research project deriving from their Passion Project. It is demanding and entails a sustained, individually-motivated process of research in the second academic year and the production of a 12,000 word thesis by June 2017. MPA students who wish to do an academic thesis must satisfy a minimum GPA requirement, secure the approval of their academic advisor, and present a detailed proposal (provisional title, research question, literature overview, methodology, and a reference list) that is approved by a faculty committee. SPP’s thesis guidelines are being revised and may be changed.


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appendices

A. Academic Calendar 2015–2016—Excerpts

In black: relevant for all SPP studentsIn blue: relevant for MPA studentsIn red: relevant for One-year MAPP and Mundus MAPP studentsIn purple: relevant for One-year MAPP studentsIn green: relevant for Mundus MAPP students

2015

August 31 End of 2014–2015 academic year for Mundus MAPP students (2013–2015 cohort) of the former Department of Public Policy

September 7–11 Pre-Session for First-Year Students (for the full list of events, see the detailed schedule)

September 14 Registration for Fall Term begins (until October 4) September 14–18 Zero Week for First-Year Students (for the full list of events,

see the detailed schedule)

September 14–25 Student Union departmental elections

September 21 Opening Ceremony Fall Term begins

September 30 SPP Student Meet and Greet, 17:30–19:00

October 4 Registration for Fall Term ends

Week of Oct 5 or 12 One-year MAPP and Mundus MAPP excursion (TBC)

October 23 Hungarian National Holiday (CEU is offi cially closed)

October 30 (TBC) Town Hall

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appendices

October 30 Deadline to apply for an exemption from the internship (One-year MAPP, MPA, Mundus MAPP)

November 1 All Saints’ Day, CEU is offi cially closed

November 30 Deadline to complete internship requirement for One-year MAPP students from the former Department of Public Policy

End of 2014–2015 academic year for One-year MAPP students from the former Department of Public Policy

December 7 Registration for Winter Term begins (until January 17) December 4 (TBC) Fall Term Course Evaluations open * closing date to be determined in consultation with

CEU–Institutional Research Offi ce; aim is to reach a good response (about 85%)

December 11 Fall Term ends

December 11 (TBC) End of Term Party

December 14–18 Fall Term Exam week (One-year MAPP, MPA, Mundus MAPP)

December 24–26 CEU is offi cially closed

December 31 CEU is offi cially closed

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appendices

2016

January 1 CEU is offi cially closed

January 11 Winter Term begins

January 15 Thesis title and area of specialization due to offi ce (on Google-spreadsheet with a proposed supervisor) for One-year MAPP and Mundus MAPP students

January 17 Registration for Winter Term ends Deadline for the submission of Fall Term grades

February 12 Thesis title and Supervisor Form and MA Thesis Proposal due to offi ce (One-year MAPP and Mundus MAPP students)

MA Travel Grant application deadline (CEU Grants Offi ce)

February 16–17 Career Days & Career Fair at CEU

February 28 MA Thesis Research Grant application deadline (One-year MAPP and Mundus MAPP students)

March 14-15 CEU is offi cially closed

March 21 Registration for Spring Term begins (until April 10)

March 25 (TBC) Winter Term Course Evaluations open * closing date TBC as noted above

March 27-28 CEU is offi cially closed

April 1 Winter Term ends

April 4-8 Winter Term Exam Week (One-year MAPP, MPA, Mundus MAPP)

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April 10 Registration for Spring Term ends

April 11 Spring Term classes start for MPA and One-year MAPP and Mundus MAPP students

April 22 (TBC) Town Hall

April 29 Spring Term ends for One-year MAPP and Mundus MAPP students

April/May Mundus MAPP Spring study visit

May 1 CEU is offi cially closed

May 6 MA Travel Grant application deadline (CEU Grants Offi ce)

May 8 Deadline for the submission of Winter Term grades

May 15–16 CEU is offi cially closed

May 19 (TBC) Spring Term Course Evaluations open * closing date tbc as noted above

May 20 Deadline for submitting the Internship Assignment and Approval Form (One-year MAPP, MPA, Mundus MAPP)

June 3 Deadline for submission of Spring Term grades for graduating students

June 9 Deadline for submission of Spring Term grades for non-graduating students

June 10 One-year-MAPP theses due to offi ce, at 13:00

June 17 (TBC) End of Year Reception for all students, staff, and faculty

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June 17 Spring Term ends for MPA students

June 20 (TBC) Farewell dinners for graduating students (MPA, One-year MAPP, Mundus MAPP)

June 25 Commencement

July 31 Academic year ends for MPA students

August 31 Mundus MAPP thesis report submission deadline

End of 2015–2016 academic year for Mundus MAPP students (2015–2017 cohort) of the School of Public Policy

September 12 Final deadline Mundus MAPP students to complete the internship requirement and submit all documentation (Internship Report and Assessment Form & Intern Evaluation Form)

September 16 Final date by which returning MPA students of the School of Public Policy must complete the internship requirement for the 2015-2016 academic year

September 19 Fall Term begins for returning MPA students

(Academic Year, 2016–2017)

September 30 Final deadline for submitting the Internship Report and Assessment Form & Intern Evaluation Form (MPA)

November 30 Final deadline for One-year MAPP students to complete the internship requirement and submit all documentation (Internship Report and Assessment Form & Intern Evaluation Form)

End of 2015–2016 academic year for the One-year MAPP students of the School of Public Policy

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appendicesB.

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urs

e O

ffe

rin

gs

an

d R

eq

uire

me

nts

20

15–

20

16

The

list i

s su

bjec

t to

chan

ge a

nd w

ill b

e up

date

d on

an

ongo

ing

basi

s an

d as

new

facu

lty jo

in th

e Sc

hool

.

Fa

ll 2

015

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t Titl

eTe

ache

r’s

Last

Nam

eC

redi

t M

and/

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tive

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de/

Aud

it/Pa

ss/F

ail

Prio

ritie

sC

ross

-lis

ted

Com

men

ts

and

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er

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ful I

nfo

Eco

nom

ic A

naly

sis

Dor

sch

4M

and

Gra

de1s

t yea

r MPA

st

uden

ts o

nly

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roup

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Eco

nom

ic A

naly

sis

Mur

uges

an4

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dG

rade

1st y

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PA

stud

ents

onl

y

Gro

up 2

The

Pol

icy

Pro

cess

an

d P

olic

y A

naly

sis

Bux

ton,

S

vens

son

2M

and

Gra

de1s

t yea

r MPA

st

uden

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roup

1

The

Pol

icy

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cess

an

d P

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y A

naly

sis

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ton,

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vens

son

2M

and

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de1s

t yea

r MPA

st

uden

ts o

nly

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roup

2

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dem

ic W

ritin

g fo

r M

PA S

tude

nts

Toth

2M

and

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s/Fa

il1s

t yea

r MPA

st

uden

ts o

nly

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roup

1

Aca

dem

ic W

ritin

g fo

r M

PA S

tude

nts

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ar2

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dP

ass/

Fail

1st y

ear M

PA

stud

ents

onl

y

Gro

up 2

Aca

dem

ic W

ritin

g fo

r M

PA S

tude

nts

Elia

sova

2M

and

Pas

s/Fa

il1s

t yea

r MPA

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uden

ts o

nly

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roup

3

53

appendicesEx

act T

itle

Teac

her’s

La

st N

ame

Cre

dit

Man

d/El

ectiv

eG

rade

/A

udit/

Pass

/Fai

l

Prio

ritie

sC

ross

-lis

ted

Com

men

ts

and

Oth

er

Use

ful I

nfo

Ski

lls fo

r Im

pact

1

(Intro

duct

ion

to

Lead

ersh

ip, M

anag

e C

ultu

ral D

iver

sity

)

vario

us

inst

ruct

ors

CN

TM

and

Gra

de1s

t yea

r MPA

st

uden

ts o

nly

10

cre

dits

co

unt t

owar

ds

the

end

of

Year

2S

kills

for I

mpa

ct 4

vario

us

inst

ruct

ors

CN

TM

and

Gra

de2n

d ye

ar M

PA

stud

ents

onl

y

12 c

redi

ts

coun

t tow

ards

th

e en

d of

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ar 2

Pas

sion

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ject

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orks

hop

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culty

&

staf

fC

NT

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dG

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year

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ts o

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its c

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r 2Jo

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ear M

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r 1s

t yea

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asic

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nly

fo

r 2nd

yea

r M

PA s

tude

nts

App

lied

Reg

ress

ion

Ana

lysi

s, P

art 1

Dor

sch

2E

lect

ive

Gra

de/

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it

pre-

requ

isite

: in

trodu

ctor

y co

urse

in

quan

titat

ive

met

hods

The

Ara

b S

prin

g:

Dem

ocra

tizat

ion

in

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gile

’ Sta

tes

Sad

owsk

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Ele

ctiv

eG

rade

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AO

C:

Gov

erna

nce

54

appendicesEx

act T

itle

Teac

her’s

La

st N

ame

Cre

dit

Man

d/El

ectiv

eG

rade

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udit/

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l

Prio

ritie

sC

ross

-lis

ted

Com

men

ts

and

Oth

er

Use

ful I

nfo

War

and

Pea

ce in

th

e M

iddl

e E

ast

Sad

owsk

i2

Ele

ctiv

eG

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/A

udit

AO

C: S

ecur

ity

Intro

duct

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to

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fl ict

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lysi

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mpl

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ity

The

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ppo

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ject

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art 1

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pler

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lect

ive

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de/

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: Sec

urity

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in

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ion:

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an a

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l P

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nanc

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sitio

nal J

ustic

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de/

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A

OC

: D

evel

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ical

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soni

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ullo

ck2

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ctiv

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olic

y,

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ocra

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EU

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uille

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ctiv

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pr

iorit

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C: G

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edia

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n

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tent

ious

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itics

: S

ocia

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emen

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il P

rote

st a

nd th

e S

tate

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ot2

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ctiv

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rade

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C:

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erna

nce

55

appendicesEx

act T

itle

Teac

her’s

La

st N

ame

Cre

dit

Man

d/El

ectiv

eG

rade

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udit/

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l

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ritie

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ross

-lis

ted

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men

ts

and

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er

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ful I

nfo

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lleng

es to

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n S

ocie

ties

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ing

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sitio

n

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atyn

ski

1E

lect

ive

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de/

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d ye

ar M

PA

stud

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erna

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ct E

valu

atio

n:

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ry a

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licat

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mon

d2

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ctiv

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up 1

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ct E

valu

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n:

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ry a

nd

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licat

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year

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iona

l The

sis

vario

us

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ive

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de

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ition

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cour

ses

offe

red

with

in th

e M

APP

pro

gram

als

o av

aila

ble

for M

PA s

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net

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on E

urop

ean

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grat

ion

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tter

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nger

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de/

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iorit

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gal

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rupt

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n C

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l an

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it

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para

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lic

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lic fi

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56

Exac

t Titl

eTe

ache

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eC

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t M

and/

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de/

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ted

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ts

and

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er

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ful I

nfo

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her e

duca

tion

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icy

in th

e A

ge

of th

e K

now

ledg

e S

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ty

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Equ

ality

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in C

ompa

rativ

e P

ersp

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Zent

aiK

rizsa

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ctiv

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ende

r

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over

nanc

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osse

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ctiv

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rade

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ss-li

sted

cou

rses

from

the

IRES

dep

artm

ent:

Title

Te

ache

r’s

Last

Nam

eC

redi

tC

omm

ents

Sec

urity

and

Stra

tegi

c S

tudi

es

Roe

44

spot

s re

serv

ed fo

r SP

P st

uden

ts

Dia

spor

a P

oliti

cs a

nd T

rans

natio

nal T

erro

rism

Toki

c 2

4 sp

ots

rese

rved

for S

PP

stud

ents

Cul

ture

and

Rel

igio

n as

a S

ourc

e of

Con

fl ict

in

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tem

pora

ry E

urop

e S

toec

kl2

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for S

PP

stud

ents

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t Asi

a in

Inte

rnat

iona

l Rel

atio

ns

Kim

4

4 sp

ots

rese

rved

for S

PP

stud

ents

Cen

tral A

sia:

Loc

al P

oliti

cs, R

egio

nal D

ynam

ics

and

the

Geo

polit

ics

of E

nerg

y Fu

mag

alli

44

spot

s re

serv

ed fo

r SP

P st

uden

ts

appendices

57

Win

ter

20

16

Exac

t titl

eTe

ache

r’s

Last

Nam

eC

redi

t M

and/

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tive

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de/

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it/Pa

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ail

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ritie

sC

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-lis

ted

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men

ts

and

Oth

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ful I

nfo

Qua

litat

ive

Met

hods

Sve

nsso

n2

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dG

rade

1st y

ear M

PA

stud

ents

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y

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up 1

Qua

litat

ive

Met

hods

Sve

nsso

n2

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dG

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ear M

PA

stud

ents

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2

Qua

ntita

tive

Met

hods

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mer

ling

2M

and

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de1s

t yea

r MPA

st

uden

ts o

nly

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tive

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hods

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mer

ling

2M

and

Gra

de1s

t yea

r MPA

st

uden

ts o

nly

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up 2

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Evo

lutio

n of

M

oder

n G

over

nanc

eC

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nean

u-H

uci,

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e2

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dG

rade

1st y

ear M

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up 1

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lutio

n of

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oder

n G

over

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uci,

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dG

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1st y

ear M

PA

stud

ents

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yG

roup

2

Ski

lls fo

r Im

pact

2

(Pre

sent

atio

n S

kills

, C

omm

unic

atio

n Sk

ills)

vario

us

inst

ruct

ors

CN

TM

and

Gra

de1s

t yea

r MPA

st

uden

ts o

nly

10

cre

dits

cou

nt

tow

ards

the

end

of Y

ear 2

Ski

lls fo

r Im

pact

5va

rious

in

stru

ctor

sC

NT

Man

dG

rade

2nd

year

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st

uden

ts o

nly

12

cre

dits

co

unt t

owar

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the

end

of

Year

2

appendices

58

Exac

t titl

eTe

ache

r’s

Last

Nam

eC

redi

t M

and/

Elec

tive

Gra

de/

Aud

it/Pa

ss/F

ail

Prio

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ross

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ted

Com

men

ts

and

Oth

er

Use

ful I

nfo

Pas

sion

Pro

ject

W

orks

hop

Year

2fa

culty

& s

taff

CN

TM

and

Gra

de2n

d ye

ar M

PA

stud

ents

onl

y

8 cr

edits

cou

nt

tow

ards

the

end

of Y

ear 2

App

lied

Reg

ress

ion

Ana

lysi

s, P

art 2

Dor

sch

2E

lect

ive

Gra

de/

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it

Fina

ncia

l Cris

es

in E

cono

mic

&

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toric

al

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spec

tive

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sch

2E

lect

ive

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de/

Aud

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A

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: G

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itica

l E

cono

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of O

ilS

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ski

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lect

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de/

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it

IRE

SA

OC

: D

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Glo

baliz

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de/

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it

A

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: G

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of

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ernm

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paga

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pon

2E

lect

ive

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de/

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it2n

d ye

ar M

PA

prio

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ILA

OC

: Glo

bal

Med

ia a

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mun

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Pol

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pler

2E

lect

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de/

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it

A

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: Sec

urity

The

Ale

ppo

Pro

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P

art 2

Tem

pler

2E

lect

ive

Gra

de/

Aud

it

A

OC

: Sec

urity

appendices

59

Exac

t titl

eTe

ache

r’s

Last

Nam

eC

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t M

and/

Elec

tive

Gra

de/

Aud

it/Pa

ss/F

ail

Prio

ritie

sC

ross

-lis

ted

Com

men

ts

and

Oth

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Use

ful I

nfo

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urity

Sec

tor

Ref

orm

Te

mpl

er2

Ele

ctiv

eG

rade

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udit

AO

C: S

ecur

ity

Con

tem

pora

ry

Sec

urity

Deb

ates

, A

ppro

ache

s an

d To

olki

ts

Bux

ton

2E

lect

ive

Gra

de/

Aud

it

A

OC

: Sec

urity

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lth, P

over

ty, &

D

evel

opm

ent

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uges

an2

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ctiv

eG

rade

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udit

AO

C:

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elop

men

t

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ture

, Ins

titut

ions

, an

d E

cono

mic

D

evel

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ent

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uges

an2

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ctiv

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rade

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men

t

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ia F

reed

om a

nd

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an R

ight

sP

arm

ar2

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ctiv

eG

rade

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year

MPA

pr

iorit

y

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C: G

loba

l M

edia

and

C

omm

unic

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n

The

Pol

itics

of S

outh

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elop

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t in

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ca

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e2

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rade

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ES

AO

C:

Dev

elop

men

t

Intro

duct

ion

to

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rnat

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l D

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Cor

dune

anu-

Huc

i 2

Ele

ctiv

eG

rade

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AO

C:

Dev

elop

men

t

appendices

60

Exac

t titl

eTe

ache

r’s

Last

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eC

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t M

and/

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de/

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it/Pa

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Prio

ritie

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ross

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ted

Com

men

ts

and

Oth

er

Use

ful I

nfo

Pol

itics

of

Gov

ernm

ent

Tran

spar

ency

Cor

dune

anu-

Huc

i 2

Ele

ctiv

eG

rade

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AO

C:

Dev

elop

men

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Adv

ance

d Im

pact

E

valu

atio

n:

Man

agem

ent a

nd

Met

hodo

logy

Dia

mon

d2

Ele

ctiv

eG

rade

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udit

Pub

lic In

tern

atio

nal

Law

in A

rgum

ent a

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ctic

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Kno

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de

A

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: G

over

nanc

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d an

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less

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C. Areas of Concentration

Students may choose to take an area of concentration from the choice of four subjects offered. In order to successfully complete the requirements for the chosen area, students must complete 12 credits by the end of year 2.5

The courses offered in each area of concentration in 2015–2016 are listed below. The list is subject to change and will be updated on an ongoing basis and as new faculty join the School, including to develop the media and human rights offerings.

5. Those wishing to take two areas of concentration are advised to consult their academic advisor fi rst.

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Governance

Term Exact Title Teacher’s Last Name

Credits Mand/ Elective

Grade/Audit/Pass/Fail

Fall The Arab Spring: Democratization in ‘Fragile’ States

Sadowski 2 Elective Grade/Audit

The International Politics of China

Large 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Contentious Politics: Social Movements, Civil Protest and the State

Dorot 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Challenges to Open Societies During Transition

Osiatynski 1 Elective Grade/Audit

Winter Financial Crises in Economic & Historical Perspective

Dorsch 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Globalization and Beyond Sadowski 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Public International Law in Argument and Practice

Knoll-Tudor

2 Elective Grade/Audit

Spring Comparative Cases in Diplomatic Practice and Foreign Policy Formulation

Chan 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Human Rights and Drug Policy Buxton 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Global Governance Reinicke 4 Elective Grade/Audit

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Security




Fall War and Peace in the Middle East


Introduction to Confl ict Analysis

Templer 2 Elective Grade/Audit

The Aleppo Project Part 1 Templer 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Challenges to Open Societies During Transition

Osiatynski 1 Elective Grade/Audit

Winter Policy Failures Templer 2 Elective Grade/Audit

The Aleppo Project Part 2 Templer 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Security Sector Reform Templer 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Contemporary Security Debates, Approaches and Toolkits

Buxton 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Failed and Fragile States —some experiences and lessons learned

Fänge 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Spring The Arab Spring and Confl ict Resolution Theories

al O'ran 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Gender and Violence Jenkins 2 Elective Grade/Audit

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Development




Fall Intervention in Action: Sudan and South Sudan


Transitional Justice Sooka 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Winter The Political Economy of Oil


Health, Poverty, & Development

Murugesan 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Culture, Institutions, & the Microeconomics of Development

Murugesan 2 Elective Grade/Audit

The Politics of South-South Development in Africa


Introduction to International Development

Corduneanu-Huci


Politics of Government Transparency

Corduneanu-Huci


Failed and Fragile States —some experiences and lessons learned

Fänge 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Spring International Development and Legal Empowerment: an Introduction to Policy and Practice

Golub 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Disaster in Haiti: Facts, Theories, and Policies


Global Challenges for Gender Rights, Practice and Policy (course to be confi rmed)

Dagar 2 Elective Grade/Audit

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Global Media and Communication




Fall Media Policy, Democratization and EU Enlargement

Brouillette 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Winter Ethics of Government Propaganda

Rippon 2 Elective Grade/Audit

Media Freedom and Human Rights

Parmar 2 Elective Grade/Audit

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D. Skil ls For Impact Curr iculum (SFI)—Overview

The Four Pillars of the Skills For Impact (SFI) ProgramThe Skills For Impact (SFI) program provides a learning environment in which MPA students can enhance their leadership and management skills for improving public policy. Today’s world is defi ned by the digital revolution, increasing interdependence and complexity as well as the contestation and shaping of key global norms across sectors, cultural boundaries, and geopolitical divides. The SFI curriculum focuses on four core competencies that are vital for successful public policy leaders in the 21st century.

1. Shaping complex environments

Learning goals: Devising and implementing strategies; understanding the political context; making decisions under uncertainty; building trust; negotiating effectively with respect for mutual interests in a multi-stakeholder environment.

The following courses will be offered in this section:

• Leading for Policy Change

• Introduction to Negotiation

• Advanced Topics for Negotiation

2. Engaging internal & external stakeholders

Learning goals: Building and sustaining relationships and networks; listening with attention and respect; asking questions, listening, and giving feedback; managing confl ict.


• Manage & Mobilize Teams

• Manage Cultural Diversity

3. Mastering communication and advocacy

Learning goals: Devising communication strategies; building advocacy campaigns; working with media outlets; communicating effectively (both orally and in writing).

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• Advocacy I & II

• Presentation Skills

• Communication Skills

4. Leading with passion

Learning goals: Exploring one’s values and beliefs; identifying and accessing sources of energy and motivation; understanding one’s weaknesses and strengths.


• Introduction to Leadership

• Leading Yourself

Group ConsultationsIn addition, students will engage in a series of group consultation sessions in Year 1. The aim of these sessions is to provide students with the opportunity to coach each other as they progress through their MPA experience. Each group consists of 6 to 8 students.

In each session, one student will present a leadership challenge and ask the group for advice. For example, a student could solicit feedback on how to better negotiate with their client, or on how to improve a diffi cult situation involving the members of their Passion Project team.

Students are asked to refl ect on both the presented challenge and—at the same time—on the effectiveness of the group discussions, on group processes and on their role and the role of others in the group. After each session, students write a brief refl ection note to train their ability to analyze and understand group processes.

The aim of these group consultations is three-fold: First, students will use the group consultations to improve their leadership skills, to improve their ability to analyze group processes, and to effectively consult and advise others. Second, they learn about the other Passion Projects and gain insights in various project contexts. Third, they receive valuable advice about their Passion Project, which they can bring back to the other members of their team to improve the results of their projects.

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SFI Grading6

All 10 credits of the Skills For Impact modules are earned on a Pass/Fail basis. In addition to meeting the requirements of and participating in each module, two end of academic year written assessments designed by the instructors in collaboration with the SPP SFI Program Director, will evaluate the student’s level of understanding of the concepts and models that were taught in the modules. Students must “Pass” all components of SFI including the two end of academic year written assessments in order to receive a “Pass” for the program. If a student passes all components of SFI, a “P” will be registered at the end of the second academic year on the student’s transcript, indicating a “Pass” for the entire SFI program (i.e. 10 credits). If a student receives a “Fail” in a SFI module or an end of year assessment (i.e. exam grade below a C+ or equivalent), the student is given the opportunity to perform a make-up assignment or another exam as determined by the instructor in conjunction with the SFI Program Director. If the student fails the make-up assignment or the exam a second time, a “Fail” is recorded for that particular SFI module and with that, the student receives an “F” on his/her transcript for the whole SFI program (i.e. 10 credits). If a student receives a “Fail” for the mandatory SFI, his or her enrollment is to be terminated, because the student will not be able to fulfi ll the degree requirements without the SFI credits. Note: Because SFI is a Pass/Fail, the SFI credits are not counted into the fi nal grade point average.

Attendance Policy7

In accordance with the class attendance policy, regular class attendance is mandatory for all Skills For Impact modules. If students have to miss a class, they need to seek the approval of the course instructor in advance and inform the Student Affairs Coordinator ([email protected]). Excused absences are extraordinary events and are granted because of medical reasons and life events. Absence for other reasons including work, personal scheduling confl icts, and other competing demands are unexcused and may result in a grade conversion to “Fail” by the instructor. If a student is absent for more than two hours (the approximate equivalent of one teaching session), the instructor may ask the student to write a make-up assignment. A make-up assignment is defi nitely due when a student misses more than half of a workshop day. Make-up assignments have to be handed in for excused and unexcused absences.

6. The Grading Policy pertains to the incoming MPA class 2015–2017. Students in the MPA class 2014–2016 will continue to be graded on a grade basis for all SFI modules as indicated in the 2014–2015 Student Manual.

7. The attendance policy applies to all MPA students..

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E. Career Services—Internship Exemption Form

Career Services—Internship Exemption Form

Submission Deadline: October 30, 2015

INSTRUCTIONS:

Complete this form, print, and sign it, then submit it with printed copies of all requested attachments to the SPP Director of Career Services.

PLEASE NOTE:

Exemption from the internship requirement is not granted automatically upon submission of this form. The School will individually consider each case and notify the student of the decision taken by November 30, 2015.

Student name:

Academic year:

SPP Degree Program: One-year MAPP Mundus MAPP MPA

Please check the reason for the waiver request and provide the additional documentation as instructed:

Employment on a full-time basis for a minimum of three (3) years prior to enrolling in SPP in a fi eld relevant to policy and to your career goals

[One-year MAPP, Mundus MAPP, and MPA students].

If you are applying for this category of exemption, please attach:

• A current CV or resume including month and year for the start and end dates of each experience.

• A list of the supervisors at your most recent employer and for any other roles you deem particularly relevant from a policy perspective. Please include title and contact information for each supervisor.

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• A statement detailing how your previous full-time work experience is relevant a) to public policy and b) to your career goals. Explain also how it will make you competitive for positions you pursue after completion of your SPP degree.

On leave from a job to which you will return after completing your degree [MPA students only]

If you are applying for this category of exemption, please attach:

• A current CV or resume including month and year for the start and end dates of each experience.

• A letter on offi cial letterhead from your current employer stating that you are on leave and that you will be returning to your position after completion of your SPP degree.

I, the undersigned, hereby confi rm the truthfulness and accuracy of the information regarding my previous employment contained in this form and in the attached documents.

Date (DD.MM.YY) Signed by student

Please submit hard copies of the completed form and required additional docu-ments to the SPP Offi ce of Career Services by October 30, 2015

Section to be completed by the Coordinator with the Offi ce of Career Services after consultation with senior Career Services staff and the director of the student’s degree program:

Exemption granted.

Exemption NOT granted.

Date (DD.MM.YY) Signature of Internship Coordinator

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F. MPA 2015–2017 Student Photos

Abdullaev, Ravshan

Tajikistan

Al-Abdullah, Yahya

Syrian Arab Republic

Asimakopoulou, Antonia

Greece

Bui, Minh Mark

Viet Nam

Cifuentes, Mario

Guatemala

Adamova, Marcela

Slovakia

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Fernandez, Liliana

Venezuela

Garcia Huidobro Rodriguez, Gaspar

Chile

Gashi, Fatlum

Kosovo

Hakhinyan, Armine

Armenia

Hauru, Aila

Finland

Huseini, Almir

Serbia

Ignácz, Andrea

Hungary

Khalilova, Mastona

Takijistan

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Mahgoub, Mahitab

Sudan

Massacesi, Michele

Italy

Molnár, Zora

Hungary

Minardi, Corrado

Italy

Patterson, Meagan

Canada

Nkala, Sikhathele

Zimbabwe

Nguyen, Hanh

Viet Nam

Muzenda, Archimedes

Zimbabwe

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Sajjad, Faryal

Pakistan

Ranschburg, Zoltán

Hungary

Sokhadze, Nino

Georgia

Sertich, Nicholas

United States of America

Tissera Luna, Mara

Argentina

Suba, Áron

Hungary

Stupalova, Tamara

Czech Republic

Soto, Sebastian

Chile

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Totino, Elisa

Italy

Tkachou, Raman

Belarus

Zsoldos, Anna Dorottya

Hungary

Valashiya, Zola

South Africa

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