European Studies - Management of EU-Projects

International business studies for project management in Europe with a focus on Central and Eastern European countries; English ist the language of tuition, excursions to European institutes

European policies and law, institutions in the EU, international project management, information systems, international economics, regions in the EU, EU funding stucture and financing EU projects, case work, project, study excursion

Online application - University of Applied Sciences Burgenland (hochschule-burgenland.at)

Highlights of this degree programme

A special feature of the study programme is its interdisciplinary and international orientation, which opens doors to a wide variety of professional opportunities in an EU context. On the one hand, you will be immersed in political science and legal perspectives of the EU. On the other hand, you will build your skills in EU project management as well as in intercultural management and communication. Depending on your plans for the future, you can specialise in either EU Politics or EU Project Management in the third semester.

Study trips to the EU institutions in Brussels as well as to another EU member state or to a candidate country from Central and Eastern Europe will make the European Union "tangible" for you.

The study programme offers a successful combination of theoretical content and expertise. In the course of the programme you have the opportunity to get certified in International Project Management (Certified Junior Project Manager according to IPMA Level D).

What also makes this Master's programme special is the expert teaching staff: a mixture of practitioners and university professors, most of them with an international background. Some of the lecturers work in EU institutions in Brussels, others work in top positions in the administration or government, such as minister's offices or in regional governments. Partners of well-known law firms, as well as top-notch project managers, university professors of economics, political science and communication are all among the lecturers and provide the theoretical background. Apart from that, we bring current EU topics into the study programme by inviting guest lecturers.

Career Opportunities

Holders of a Master’s degree in European Studies are prepared to take on leading positions in EU institutions and in a variety of other professional settings.

International Project Management
Management of EU projects throughout the entire cycle: from design, planning and submission of funding proposals to managing, evaluation and dissemination of EU projects on a national and EU level

EU Institutions
Career in the EU institutions (esp. European Commission, European Parliament, Council)

Public Management
At the interface between politics, law, and administration with focus on EU matters

Project Financing
Finance structure design and grant processing

Consulting
From political consultancy to consultancy for planning and submitting EU projects

EU Public Affairs
In companies, NGOs or agencies

Appointment

Application mode:
online at https://hochschule-burgenland.at/

Application time:
31 May

Admission procedure:
Candidates are invited for an interview

Start of studies:
September

Study information days:
every first Saturday (10.00 -12.00) in the month

Tuition fee:
no