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Master of Arts
The Master’s programme in Administrative Sciences provides the interdisciplinary knowledge and perspective of administrative, legal, social and economic factors required for decision-making and implementation in the public sector. Built on a broad scientific foundation, the course conveys the essential knowledge on governance and programme design options available to fulfil public duties. The course focuses on the mission, structure and actions of public administration in Germany within an international context. While in Germany the administrative sciences are largely conditioned by the legal perspective, the academic programme is based on the advantages of a North American understanding of Administrative Sciences, one which possesses a strong interdisciplinary critical sociological perspective that, nonetheless, does not neglect the legal perspective. The 2-year Master’s programme started November 2011. This programme is for students who, after obtaining a relevant Bachelor’s degree including at least 180 ECTS points, wish to deepen their knowledge and skills in the field of State Administration.
The 1-year Master’s
programme starts in November 2012. This programme is for students who
already have 240 ECTS points, obtained, for example, as part of a
Master’s degree or an equivalent diploma, or by passing a state
The Master of Arts in Administrative Sciences offers graduate level training organized to international standards. The lessons are taught as part of modules structured around particular themes and which are discussed in terms of different scientific disciplines and practical lessons. At the same time, the acquired competences can be applied and tested in different practical contexts. Candidates must have prior skills in the legal, administrative, economic or social sciences. The organization of the modules is adapted to the various disciplinary courses in order to deepen and complement the pre-existing knowledge and experience of students. The lessons and examinations are conducted in German and English. To obtain the degree a candidate must receive 120 ECTS points for the 2-year programme and 60 ECTS for the 1-year programme. The Master’s thesis amounts to 20 ECTS points. After passing the examinations, the German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer awards the academic degree of "Master of Arts" (MA).
The Master’s course "Administrative Sciences" limits admissions to about 25 students per year. To qualify, candidates must be in the top third of their class in their previous programme or have other skills particularly relevant to the achievement of a Master’s programme. International students also must meet the language requirements of the curriculum, in which courses are taught mainly in German. The minimum language level required for admission must be proven through the successful completion of one of the language exams: Certificate C1, TestDaF 4 or DSH 2. Master’s programme in two years: 4 semesters totalling 120 ECTS points for students who have obtained 180 ECTS points in a first programme of study
Master’s programme
in one year: 2 semesters totalling 60 ECTS points for students who
have obtained 240 ECTS points in a first programme of study
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