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Scholarships for Master Programmes inPublic Policy and Good Governance

at Universities in Germany

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Funding Programme Public Policy, Good Governance (PPGG)

What are the objectives of the

funding programme?

This programme is designed to qualify future

leaders in Politics, Law, Economics andAdministration according to the principles ofGood Governance and to prepare them inacademic, yet practice-oriented Master coursesfor their professional life.

What is the Target group?

First-class graduates with a university degree(Bachelor or equivalent) who want to contribute

to the social and economic development of theirhome countries. The scholarships are offeredboth for young graduates without professionalexperience and for mid-career professionals.

What does the package include?

The scholarships are for two-year Mastercourses (in some cases one-year courses) at a

range of eight carefully selected PPGG coursesat prestigious German institutions of HigherEducation. The majority of these courses aretaught in English or partly in English.

The scholarship holders will be offered specialtutoring at their host institutions. Furthermore,

there is the opportunity ofnetworking eventswith participants in other PPGG courses.

Regardless of the language of instruction, allscholars will receive intensive Germanlanguage training prior to their studies.

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Funding Programme Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)

How much is the

scholarship?

DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate ofcurrently 750 EUR. The scholarship alsoincludes contributions to health insurancein Germany. In addition, DAAD grants anappropriate travel allowance as well as a

study and research subsidy and inapplicable cases rent subsidies and / orfamily allowances.

How do I apply?Get more information athttp://www.daad.de/ppgg, or [email protected].

What is the deadline?

The complete set of application papers mustbe submitted by 31 July 2013 to the usual

application address in your home country(in most cases the local DAAD or diplomaticrepresentation).

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1. Public Economics, Law and Politics (PELP)

UniversityLeuphana University of Lneburg,Leuphana Graduate School

Duration2 years

LanguageMainly German, English in some modules

PrerequisitesBachelor degree (or equivalent) in the field ofPolitics, Law, Economics and AdministrativeSciences

Graduates will be able tounderstand how politics, law and economyinteract and are provided with an academicallygrounded insight of this interaction.

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The Location

The city of Lneburg is over 1,000 years old andsituated in the North of Germany close to thevibrant city of Hamburg. The Leuphana Graduate

School stands for a new university model. Aspart of its Excellence Competition in December2007, the Donors Association for GermanScience granted distinguished recognition to theLeuphana model for its profile and strategy.Intensive faculty advising and work in small

groups encourage the communicative exchangeand an active learning community.

The Course

The two-year degree programme PublicEconomics, Law and Politics (PELP) MArequires 120 ECTS credit points and is

concluded with the Masters thesis during thefourth semester. The programme unitesdisciplines that have traditionally examined therelationship between state, society andeconomy. Questions, problems and solutionsthat emerge from this complex network of

relations will be analysed from the perspective ofPolitical Science, Economics and Law. Thecauses, the contexts and the social andeconomic effect of state action stand at thecentre of this programme. In addition, theprogramme also focuses on development theoryand policy which will be of special interest toPPGG candidates. Students are provided with anacademically grounded, yet interdisciplinary,account of how politics, law and economyinteract. Classes are mainly taught in German,but there are also classes that are taught inEnglish.

Photo credits: Michael J . Zirbes, http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lneburg

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Network and Careers

In addition to close contacts to severalinstitutions, such as the German Institute of

Global and Area Studies (GIGA) in Hamburg, theCentre for European Economic Research (ZEW),the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF),the German Parliament (Deutscher Bundestag),German Federal and State Ministries, as well asthe World Bank, Leuphana also has a strongnetwork with universities and institutions in SouthAfrica, Brazil and Egypt. The Masters degreeprepares graduates to engage in politicalconsulting and to assume leadership positions inpolitical administration such as ministries or

international and supranational institutions.

Contact

Prof. Dr. Dawid Friedrich

Leuphana University of Lneburg

Scharnhorststrae 1, C12.31421335 Lneburg, Germany

Phone: ++49 (0) 4131 - 677 - 2450

Fax: ++49 (0) 4131 - 677 - 2474

E-mail: [email protected]

http://www.leuphana.de/en/graduate-school/masterprograms/arts-sciences/public-economics-law-politics-pelp.html

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2. Master of Governance and Public Policy

UniversityUniversity of Passau,

Department of Governance and Historical Science

Duration2 years

Language

English and German

PrerequisitesBachelor degree in Social Sciences or Economics

Graduates will be able tofocus on topics from the sphere of ComparativePolitics/Global Governance, European Integration,Institutions and Political Change and PublicPolicy.

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The Location

The city of Passau is located in the southeast ofGermany and right at the heart of a unified

Europe. The University of Passau is beautifullysituated at the confluence of the three riversDanube, Inn and Ilz, idyllically placed on thebanks of the River Inn, on a green campus thathas just recently been elected the most beautifulcampus in Germany. Founded in 1978, the

University of Passau combines an up-to-datelearning and research infrastructure with state-of-the-art technology, offering its about 8,500students a place to study of the highest

academic standard.

The Course

The study course Governance and Public Policyhas a two-year-curriculum. In their first term,

students will get acquainted with the foundationsof governance research as well as with thebasics of statehood and Good Governance inorder to provide a theoretical framework in whichthe following interdisciplinary classes areembedded. In these Master classes, students will

focus on topics from the sphere of ComparativePolitics/Global Governance, EuropeanIntegration, Institutions and Political Change andPublic Policy. This curriculum is complementedby various classes to enhance the studentsoccupational skills, e.g. courses on presentation

techniques and paper writing.

Photo credits: Aconcagua, http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passau

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Network and Careers

The University of Passau is one of the mostinternational institutions of higher learning in

Germany and enjoys a vibrant internationalcommunity. Another chance of getting access toan international network is provided by takingpart in the annual World Model United Nationsconferences as member of the Passaudelegation or by joining our various summer

schools with students from all over the world.The MA Governance and Public Policy offers itsgraduates a variety of career opportunitiesespecially within the decision making structuresin the students home countries at the interfaceof political and social sciences and law.

Graduates will also be well prepared to beemployed in national and internationaladministration as well as in multinational andglobal business companies or to work as apolitical consultant with interest groups andpolitical parties.

Contact

Prof. Dr. Winand Gellner

University of Passau

Department of Governance & Historical ScienceDr.-Hans-Kapfinger-Strae 14

94032 Passau, Germany

Phone: ++49 (0) 851 - 509 - 2900

Dr. Christian Doelle

Phone: ++49 (0) 851 - 509 - 2904


http://www.uni-passau.de/index.php?id=3263&L=1

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3. Master Programme in Public Policy & Management (PPM)

UniversityUniversity of Potsdam,

Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (FESS)

Duration1 year

LanguageEnglish

PrerequisitesQualified graduates in Economics, BusinessManagement, Social Sciences and/or NaturalSciences

Graduates will be able towork in management and executive positions inministries, local government and NGOs managingreform projects in cooperation with international aidagencies and organisations.

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The Location

The city of Potsdam is more than 1,000 yearsold. Located along the banks of the Havel river

and the surrounding lakes, Potsdam is abeautiful city in the immediate vicinity of Berlin.The University of Potsdam, founded in 1991, hasearned itself a reputation as one of the leadingcompetence centres for Governance and thePublic Sector. The PPM programme is integrated

into the Faculty of Economics and SocialSciences (FESS) and its Potsdam Centre forPolicy and Management (PCPM) at theUniversity of Potsdam.

The Course

The PPM programme is a postgraduate mid-career 12 month full-time Master programmetaught in English. Launched in April 1999, it was

the first of its kind in Germany. The programmecovers two semesters of courses, including twomonths for writing and defending a Mastersthesis. The programme has two degree options:The Master of Public Management (MPM)course is designed to equip public sector

professionals with the analytical and practicalskills required to meet societys need forimproved efficiency and effectiveness in publicmanagement. With a similar orientation, theMaster of Global Public Policy (MGPP) course,established in 2003, provides the framework tomeet the challenges of managing public policies

that transcend national borders. From October2011 the MPM course will feature a new studystream, Geo-Governance, which will allowstudents to focus parts of their studies onhandling risks emerging from natural disastersand climate change.

Photo credits: Wolfgang Pehlemann, http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potsdam

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Network and Careers

Through its established network, the PPMprogramme promotes dialogue between

academia, the public sector, businesses and thenon-profit sector. Worldwide research activitiesof the PPM faculty include links with the GlobalPublic Policy Institute, TransparencyInternational, German Technical Cooperation(GIZ), the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact

Research (PIK), the German Research Centrefor Geosciences (GFZ), the World Bank, the UNand UNDP, the OECD-SIGMA and the EuropeanGroup of Public Administration, just to mention afew. Most of the PPM programmes graduateswork in management and executive positions in

ministries, local government and NGOsundertaking reform projects in cooperation withinternational aid agencies and organisations.

Contact

Ms Giulia Carboni

University of Potsdam

Potsdam Center for Policy and ManagementPark Babelsberg 14, House 5

14482 Potsdam, Germany

Phone: ++49 (0) 331 - 977 - 4647

Fax: ++49 (0) 331 - 977 - 4617


www.uni-potsdam.de/pcpm

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4. Master of Management in Non-Profit Organisations

UniversityUniversity of Applied Sciences Osnabrck,

Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences

Duration2 years

Language

German

PrerequisitesAn above-average degree in one of the following areas:Public Management or Administrative Management,

Economics, Economic Law, Law or Social Sciences

Graduates will be able toassume managerial functions in various types of(inter-) national non-profit organisations.

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The Location

With around 163,000 inhabitants, Osnabrck isthe economic and cultural centre of west Lower

Saxony and the heart of the Osnabrck region.The city achieved its place within the history ofEurope as the venue of the Peace of Westphalia(1648). Osnabrck has a whole bunch ofattractive offers in the cultural, urban, artistic andaesthetic areas, ranging from the theatre to the

botanical gardens. The annual European mediaand arts festival and the exhibitions in the Domi-nican Church art gallery attract both national andinternational attention.

The Course

The Master of Management in Non-profitOrganisations is a two-year degree programme

concluding with a Masters thesis in the 4thsemester. The internationally recognised Masterof Arts (MA) degree is awarded after successfulcompletion of the programme. Study andresearch are application-oriented and provideexcellent job prospects. The programme is

characterised by highly qualified lecturers withthorough non-profit-management experience.The interdisciplinary composition of the Masterprogrammes curriculum corresponds to theprofile required for the non-profit sector. Inpractice-oriented modules, it links the areas of

non-profit-management with Social and PoliticalSciences and Law and conveys social andcommunicative key competencies. Graduates ofthe Master programme can and did assumemanagerial functions in various types of (inter-)national non-profit organisations.

Photo credits: A.Savin, http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osnabrck

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Network and Careers

The rapidly growing non-profit sector demands anew type of executive. Professionals with a

sense of social policy are required in this sector.They should have a profound knowledge ofmanagement and be aware of the political/legalpeculiarities of the non-profit sector in order tosucceed in the competition for resources. Thisstudy programme will provide students with the

best preparation for a career in NPOmanagement. The Director and the Coordinatorof the Master Degree programme and a team oftutors, buddies and mentors assist the studentsin adjusting to life and study in Osnabrck. Inaddition, the International Faculty Office at the

Faculty of Business Management and SocialSciences (IFO) provides information, support andadvice on orientation, study programmes,enrolment and accommodation.

Contact

Ms Pauline Miling, M.A.

University of Applied Sciences

Faculty of Business Management and SocialSciences

Caprivistrae 30a

49076 Osnabrck, Germany

Phone: ++49 (0) 541 969 - 3239

Fax: ++49 (0) 541 - 969 - 3176E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

http://www.wiso.hs-osnabrueck.de/master-npo.html

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5. Master of Public Policy (MPP)

UniversityHertie School of Governance Berlin

Duration2 years

LanguageEnglish

PrerequisitesAcademic degree in the fields of PoliticalScience, Sociology, Economics and Law

Graduates will be able totake up careers in a number of fields such as:

international institutions, non-governmentalorganisations, consulting firms, federal and localgovernment, research institutions, think tanks,and private firms.

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The Location

Berlin is the capital of Germany and an excitingcity of contrasts. It is a young and vibrant city,attracting young students and scholars, artists

and cultural oriented tourists from around theworld. It is the home to countless historical andmodern attractions. The Hertie School of Gov-ernance (HSoG) is a Professional School forPublic Policy in Berlin. It prepares exceptionallytalented students and young professionals for

leadership positions in todays rapidly changingworld.

The Course

The School offers a two-year, English-languagepostgraduate academic programme, leading tothe Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree. In the

MPP, the major focus is on Good Governance inthe 21st Century; however, this is not restrictedto classic government tasks and functions:Micro- and macroeconomics, an introduction topolicy analysis, and quantitative and qualitativeempirical methods, make up a part of the

curriculum, as does public management,international law, and the development ofmodern governance forms. The programmesstrong practice-oriented approach is reflected inthe use of case studies and in the integration ofpractitioners into teaching and research, as wellas in a mandatory internship and a project-

oriented Masters thesis. The MPP programmeoffers four specialisations: 1) European andGlobal Governance, 2) Economics, Welfare andPublic Goods, 3) Public Management and 4)Governance of Democratic Systems.

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Network and Careers

The Hertie School has established a number ofvaluable partnerships with renowned academic

institutions across the globe such as the LondonSchool of Economics and Political Science,Sciences Po Paris, the Lee Kwan Yee School ofPublic Policy at the University of Singapore,Tsingua University in Beijing/China or ColumbiaUniversity, Georgetown University, and Duke

University in the US. MPP graduates take upcareers in a number of fields such as:international institutions, non-governmentalorganisations, consulting firms, federal and localgovernment, research institutions, think tanks,and private firms. The MPP is designed for highly

talented and motivated students who wish topursue a career in the public sector and aim forexecutive positions in government agencies ornon-profit organisations, on the local, regional,national, or international level.

Contact

Benjamin Steffen

Hertie School of Governance

Master of Public PolicyFriedrichstrae 180/Quartier 110

10117 Berlin, Germany

Phone: ++49 (0) 30 - 259 219 -114


www.hertie-school.org

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6. Master of Development and Governance

UniversityUniversity of Duisburg-Essen, Institute of PoliticalScience

Duration

1 year

LanguageEnglish

PrerequisitesBachelors degree requiring four years of full timestudy in Political Science, Social Science, Law,Economics, Geography or related disciplines

Graduates will be able toadopt policy- and region-specific expertise andpursue their professional careers withinadministrative, governmental or developmentalorganisations of their home countries or toqualify for a career in international organisations.

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The Location

The cities of Duisburg and Essen are situated inthe Ruhr region, Germany's former industrial

heartland with its coal mines, coking plants andsteelworks. The Ruhr region has beentransformed into a cultural conurbation full ofcontrasts in the heart of the Europe. TheUniversity of Duisburg-Essen is located in themiddle of a region with the largest number of

educational institutions per square kilometre inEurope.

The Course

The Master of Development and Governance isa one-year fulltime degree programme taught in

English. The programme combines teaching inseveral political science sub-disciplines with apractice-oriented methodology including aninternship with a German (development)organisation. The main emphasis is on acquiringknowledge of the relevance of different tiers and

forms of governance processes both within theestablished democracies and the developingsocieties. The curriculum consists of threemodules (Development, Governance, and AreaStudies), a compulsory 6-week internship with aGerman (development) organisation and the

Masters thesis. Students select two out of thethree courses on African Politics, EuropeanPolitics and Asian Politics and are thus able tospecialise on regional issues even within a one-year Master programme.

Photo credits: Thomas Robbin, http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruhrgebiet and Tjansen, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Essen

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Network and Careers

The programme provides students with bothpolicy- and region-specific expertise and allows

them to pursue their professional careers withinthe administrations, governments ordevelopment organisations of their homecountries or to qualify for a career in internationalorganisations whether governmental or not. Tomeet the requirements of the professional world

and in order to be able to offer interestinginternships and contacts, the institute continuou-sly extends its network. The Institute of PoliticalScience at the University of Duisburg-Essen haspartnership programmes with the INEF (Institutefor Development and Peace), the Institute of

East Asian Studies and the NRW School ofGovernance. The Institutes research is orientedtowards the focus Governance and Legitimacyin a Globalised World. Researchers from thepolicy-oriented think tank German DevelopmentInstitute contribute to the teaching.

Contact

Prof. Dr. Christof Hartmann

University of Duisburg-Essen

Institute of Political ScienceLotharstrae 65

47057 Duisburg, Germany

Phone: ++49 (0) 203 - 379 - 2046


http://www.ma-dev-gov.de/

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UniversityUniversity of Erfurt,

Willy Brandt School of Public Policy

Duration2 years

LanguageEnglish

PrerequisitesA Bachelor degree, strong analytical skills,curiosity and a probing mind, as well as acommitment to understanding and solvingproblems

Graduates will be able tounderstand the theoretical underpinnings ofpolitical processes and develop critical, analyticaland practical abilities.

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The Location

Erfurt is not only the capital city of the Free Stateof Thuringia but it is also the states largest citywith a population of nearly 200,000 citizens.Some say Erfurt is also the most beautiful city inThuringia you can find out and decide foryourself. The Willy Brandt School of Public Policyat the University of Erfurt is a professionalschool, providing a stimulating environment for

those who strive for management and leadershippositions in the public and non- profit sector.

The Course

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a two-year,practice-oriented degree programme taught inEnglish. During the course of studies, studentslearn to understand the theoretical underpinningsof political processes and develop critical,analytical and practical abilities. For this purpose,the core curriculum combines quantitative andqualitative approaches to public policy analysis

with elements dedicated to the advancement ofpersonal skills and systematic practical training.By choosing two out of five specialisationmodules, students may develop their individualprofiles. The MPP offers specialisation options inPublic and Non-profit Management, European

Public Policy, International Affairs, InternationalPolitical Economy and Conflict Studies andConflict Management. Additionally, students gainpractical experience through project groups anda mandatory internship at a public policyinstitution.

Photo credits: TomKidd, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Erfurt

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Network and Careers

To meet the requirements of the professionalworld and in order to be able to offer interesting

internships and professional contacts, the schoolcontinuously extends its network with expertsfrom the public and non profit sectors. TheBrandt School has partnership programmes withseveral European and non-European academicinstitutions and public policy organizations. It is

also a member of the Transatlantic PolicyConsortium (TPC).

Contact

Ms Kristiina Valdru

Universitt Erfurt

Willy Brandt School of Public Policy

P.O. Box 90 02 21

99105 Erfurt, Germany

Phone: ++49 (0) 361-737-4642

Fax: ++49 (0) 361 - 737 - 4989


www.brandtschool.de

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8. Master of Democratic Governance and Civil Society

UniversityUniversity of Osnabrck,Department of Social Sciences

Duration2 years

LanguageEnglish and German

PrerequisitesBachelor degree in Social Sciences, PoliticalScience, Sociology, European Studies, Law,Economics or neighbouring disciplines

Graduates will be able towork in the areas of public management andpublic policy, in third sector organisations, aswell as in the area of political and socialcommunication at the local, national andinternational levels.

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The Location

Osnabrck is situated in north-western Germanywith more than 10,000 students at the Universityof Osnabrck. International success in research,interdisciplinary programmes and projects,several graduate colleges as well as manyreforming efforts, especially in teaching, arehallmarks of the University. Since October 2005,the Department of Social Sciences has been

offering the Master of Democratic Governanceand Civil Society degree programme.

The Course

The two-year Master programme DemocraticGovernance and Civil Society is focused on therelations and organisational interfaces betweenstate actors and civil society groups andassociations. How governments and civic groupsinteract and the type of responsibilities theyperceive, are key for the problem-solvingcapacities of politics. Emphasis is placed on the

challenges and practices of governance at thelocal, regional, national and supranational levels,as well as on the tensions and conflicts that arisefrom the realities of cultural diversity and theuniversalist idea of liberal democracy. Theprogrammes excellent academic course

instruction is further supported by tutorials,internships, excursions, summer schools andgroup projects. In the elective area, students canchoose course modules from several otherdisciplines.

Photo credits: MrsMyer, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Osnabrck

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Network and Career

Numerous partnerships with internationaluniversities as well as with institutions outsidethe academic area support both internationalismand scientific exchange. The competences to beacquired will qualify students to developconceptual approaches of how to deal with thechallenges of democratic governance in the faceof social and cultural diversity, to advice

organisations in the fields of politics, law,economy and education and to supportsustainable solutions in conflict management andpublic policy. The programme qualifies forcareers in the areas of public management andpublic policy; in third sector organisations; as

well as in the area of political and socialcommunication at the local, national andinternational levels.

Contact

Prof. Dr. Roland Czada

University of Osnabrck

Social Science DepartmentSeminarstrae 33

49074 Osnabrck, Germany

Phone: ++49 (0) 541 - 969 - 6024

Fax: ++49 (0) 541 - 969 - 16024


www.politik.uni-osnabrueck.de/Teaching/MA_DRZG.htm

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Interested?

Get more information at http://www.daad.de/ppggor contact [email protected].

Deadline 31 July 2013

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