The second year of the master programme enables you to pursue your personal interest.

In the first semester of the second year you can: take additional courses, also at other faculties participate in the research projects of the academic staff practise an internship at a company follow an exchange programme at a university abroad In the second semester of the second year you will work on your masters thesis. You will choose a research topic which you will be working on under the supervision of one of the academic staff members. You can do this research internally or externally at a company or another university. You will finish your masters programme by writing a masters thesis on the research performed and by defending your research in public.

Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development

Maastricht Graduate School of Governance (MGSoG) UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT)

Language of instruction: English

UN General Assembly, UN Photo / Devra Berkowitz

Maastricht University: Leading in Learning

Historic yet forward-thinking and contemporary, typically Dutch yet multicultural and vibrant, Maastricht is a city of contrasts. Known as the birthplace of the modern European Union, Maastricht continues to establish itself internationally thanks to Maastricht Universitys position as a leading academic centre in Europe.
Beyond boundaries With over half of its masters students and a third of its academic staff coming from outside the Netherlands, Maastricht University has a reputation for its international orientation and dynamic, interdisciplinary environment. Almost all of our masters programmes are taught in English and international themes are deeply rooted in the curricula. New perspectives As a masters student, you are a contributing member of our academic community. Using the Problem-Based Learning methodology, you work in small groups alongside students from all over the world. In close cooperation with the academic staff, you and your fellow students examine real-life social issues from an academic perspective. Exchanging knowledge and experiences, learning to see things from new perspectives, and developing essential skills: at Maastricht University you learn to think as both an academic and a professional. Research Research at Maastricht University focuses on current social themes that are studied from various disciplines at all relevant levels. The university carries out research through its many research institutes and works in close cooperation with external institutes, businesses and social organisations. We recognise the value of bright, young researchers in contributing to the development of fresh and innovative ideas. That is why research plays an integral role in the majority of our masters programmes and why we offer a number of research masters programmes, which are often a stepping stone to a PhD.

Maastricht University is a signatory of the Code of conduct with respect to international students in Dutch higher education. More information about this code of conduct is available at www.internationalstudy.nl

The Masters in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an applied programmeme that focuses on the Introduction 4 development and application of intelligent systems possessing abilities such as learning, reasoning and colLabourating. These abilities play an important role in understanding Maastricht Graduate be intelligent, and in solving challenging problems of modern society. 5 what it means to School of Governance / UNU MERIT Our students Intelligent systems apply learning, reasoning and colLabourating to perform tasks more What to expect optimally, or in a distributed way. Applications areas range from planning efficiently, more Learning and teaching recognition, from traditional games such as chess to modern and diagnosis to image Online learning facilities interactive computer games, and from information retrieval to data mining. A group of Teaching staffresearchers at the Department of Knowledge Engineering are developing enthusiastic Guidance and support application domains such as cultural heritage, air traffic control, intelligent systems for bio-informatics, and computer games. These application areas also raise new questions Master of Science in Public Policy and Human possibilities and its (current) limitations. This 10 concerning the concept of intelligence, its Development Duration combination of applying intelligent systems and addressing underlying fundamental Double degree questions provides our students with an interesting and challenging learning Programme objectives environment and enables them to pursuit their own interests. Student profile Career prospects Thesis Internships and capstone projects Programme description Specialisations The Masters in Artificial Intelligence is a two-year programmeme taught entirely in English. In the first Practical information year, you follow courses on topics concerning machine learning, multi26 agent systems, intelligent Application and admission search, games and knowledge discovery. The courses on these topics are Tuition feescomplemented with two projects that enable you to combine and apply what you have learned in these courses. Scholarships Students also have the Application deadlines opportunity to tailor the first-year programmeme by exchanging courses of the masters in Artificial Intelligence for those of the masters in Operations Student clubs and organisations Research. Open Days The first semester of the second year also offers you the possibility to follow courses from other Contact Information masters programmemes at Maastricht University or universities abroad. The Department of Knowledge Engineering cooperates with some of the best international universities and has several students studying abroad.

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Career Further specialising in your field by earning a masters degree at Maastricht University

will greatly enhance your career prospects. The effectiveness of our approach to education and research is demonstrated by the performance of our graduates. They are self-assured, independent and assertive professionals, able to make a smooth transition from their studies to the job market. They not only focus on theory, but also learn the skills they need for a successful career.

United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars engaged in research, postgraduate training and the dissemination of knowledge aimed at resolving the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare, in line with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development programme is accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) and by the United Nations University. For more information on NVAO, please visit www.nvao.nl; for more information on the United Nations University, please visit www.merit.unu.edu Maastricht Graduate School of Governance is a member of APPAM, the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management. For more information, visit www.appam.org

Introduction
The Maastricht Graduate School of Governance (MGSoG) was founded in October 2005 at Maastricht University with a mission to train specialists who combine a high level of academic scholarship with leadership. We hope our graduates will go on to strengthen governance at all levels in domestic and international organisations. MGSoG builds on the academic resources of the various faculties at Maastricht University and of several foreign partners, providing multi-disciplinary top-academic training in the heart of Europe. In 2011, the School of Governance joined the United Nations University, further strengthening its international training and research network while also building on the research expertise of UNU-MERIT, the Maastricht-based research institute of the UNU as well as the other UNU institutes across the world. This physical integration of MGSoG within UNU-MERIT has created the United Nations first public policy graduate school. The research area of MGSoG is particularly complementary to that of UNU-MERIT in terms of research content, international policy networks and expertise within graduate teaching. MGSoGs research covers typical broad governance issues including the coordination and efficiency of policies, corruption and accountability, and assessing good governance. It also focuses on the analysis of policies in areas in which MGSoG has established a strong research reputation: policies dealing with poverty, youth, social protection and fiscal management, human capital and employment, migration, and health. These areas can be easily expanded to include UNU-MERIT research areas such as innovation, including knowledge creation and diffusion, social innovation, entrepreneurship and organisational change. Combined, the MGSoG and UNU-MERIT have a unique expertise in (public) policy analysis and evaluation research covering both the distributional aspects of growth and development, and in particular the many policy challenges posed by low levels of development, and development dynamics, including structural change and entrepreneurship. This expertise is made available to international and national policy agencies from the ILO, UNICEF and the World Bank, to the Agence Franaise de Dveloppement, DFID and the IS Academy. Joining the forces of MGSoG and UNU-MERIT will transform MGSoG into a fully-fledged UN Graduate School of Governance preparing professionals for policy analysis, design, monitoring and evaluation across the globe. We look forward to a bright new era for MGSoG embedded and safeguarded within Maastricht University and UNU, working closely with the staff of the school and being able to share their enthusiasm and dedication with PhD fellows and students. Professor Dr. Luc Soete, Dean of the Maastricht Graduate School of Governance and Director of UNU-MERIT
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Maastricht Graduate School of Governance

The actions of public authorities shape the lives of individuals across the globe. The impact of these actions often reaches much further than originally intended and sometimes far beyond the physical borders of nation states. The process of governing is no longer the exclusive responsibility of politicians and civil servants. Today we define governing as a process involving many layers of public authorities ranging from international organisations to local administrations. Semi-private, private and non-governmental parties are becoming increasingly important actors in all stages of complex policy processes, ranging from conceptualisation and design, to the implementation and evaluation of policy actions.

The concept of good governance refers to efficient and effective policies that reduce the chances of corruption and wastage. Experience shows that good governance is not something that can be implemented overnight. The development of a progressive, wellbalanced policy requires independent professionals. MGSoG and UNU-MERIT train graduates to combine a high level of academic scholarship with leadership in order to strengthen governance in domestic and international organisations. MGSoG and UNUMERIT educate these professionals and researchers in policy analysis, design, monitoring, evaluation; risk assessment; and methods and techniques of policy research. All of MGSoGs academic activities share an analytical approach to policy problems and theoretical problems relevant to policy design and implementation. The specialisations offered in our Masters degree focus on the most relevant topics of public policy: social policy design and financing; trade and development law; sustainable development; migration studies; health and development; risk and vulnerability.

Our students
We welcome highly motivated students from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds. All students must have a strong academic record, a demonstrated commitment to public (international) affairs and an outstanding potential for career growth and leadership. We have a multi-cultural mix of students and researchers who come from over 50 countries around the world, including USA, France, Nigeria, Tanzania, Brazil, Vietnam, Mexico, Turkey, India, Ghana, Thailand, Peru, Australia, China, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Jordan, Albania, Bhutan and many more. This diversity results in a stimulating blend of country-specific knowledge and individual (work) experience where students not only learn from their teachers but also from each other. This contributes to a lively and open-minded environment in which students soon feel at home.

Learning and teaching Broad range of teaching methods

Maastricht University has long been known for its flexible and innovative use of teaching methods. It was one of the first universities in the world to adopt the system of problembased learning (PBL), to prepare students for the realities of working life. PBL works by enabling students to solve problems through discussion, analysis and self-study in seven steps. The Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP) additionally benefits from the contribution of many experts and guest lecturers, leading to a broad range of teaching methods in the MPP: from PBL tutorials, simulation exercises, case studies and integrated assessments, to more traditional methods such as lectures and seminars. For more information about the methodology behind Problem Based Learning, please go to our website.

What to expect?
Intensive one-year programme Short, focused courses for professionals and researchers Valuable skills and relevant knowledge Classes in small groups Interesting guest lecturers Skills trainings, workshops, seminars, presentations and debates

Online learning facilities

To support the learning process, the MGSoG provides a range of online facilities before, during and after your stay. I Before We assess your level of knowledge once you have registered. Depending on your results, we can help fill your knowledge gaps in quantitative methods and economics via an

All in all, this should be an intensive, inspirational year.

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online course, which can be followed via distance-learning before arriving in Maastricht. With the exception of our online math course, which can be completed individually, our courses are based on the Communities of Learning concept. Here, groups of around 10 participants discuss real-life tasks and cases with a view to sharing new insights, knowledge and skills. II During To support our face-to-face learning activities, we use Maastricht Universitys electronic learning platform (EleUM). Accessible 24/7, this offers a range of learning tools, including access to all online materials at the university library. We also have two blogs, which represent the pillars of our School: learning (learning.mgsog.nl) and research (research.mgsog.nl). These blogs present the most recent developments and events, foster communication between the two main pillars and provide access to a growing library of multimedia resources (eg. podcasts from our joint seminar series with UNUMERIT). Feel free to visit our blogs, leave a comment and share the links with colleagues and friends. III After Many alumni are keen to stay in touch after they leave Maastricht, either to receive updates or to find partners in future research activities. To cater for this demand we have developed a special Facebook application where alumni can stay connected, seek out former colleagues, see who may have followed in their footsteps and join the evergrowing MGSoG community. All of the above activities and services are part of the larger International Community for Occupational Opportunities and Lifelong-Learning (iCOOL), which is run by MGSoG. The ultimate goal of this community is to allow Master students, PhD fellows, affiliated professionals and alumni, as well as other interested individuals and institutions to jointly enhance their knowledge and skills on the topic of Public Policy, Human Development and Technical Change.

Teaching staff
The MPP aims to prepare students for professional and academic careers, a goal reflected in the selection of our teaching staff. Beyond lecturers from Maastricht University and guests from Oxford, Syracuse, Lige and various United Nations University institutes, we invite experienced practitioners from for example ILO, World Bank, EPRI South Africa. With guest lecturers from international universities and organisations, the MPP creates an interesting balance between the theoretical and practical approach within the programmes and ensures that students receive relevant and current knowledge.

Guidance and support

We provide interested students with up-to-date information on all aspects of studying at MGSoG through our learning blog (learning.mgsog.nl) and our electronic learning environment (eleum.unimaas.nl). Once admitted, each student may seek support from the student affairs office and the MPP education director, thesis coordinator and their own thesis supervisor who can help in matters including study choice, progress and planning. The central student service center hosts student deans to help with financial and administrative questions, student psychologists to support students in times of crisis and a career services unit to help students apply for positions and secure jobs.

Other online affiliations he Maastricht Graduate School of Governance is an affiliate of the Global T Development Learning Network (GDLN). The network was set up by the World Bank in 2000 and now includes over 100 learning centers in over 60 countries. The learning centers use new technologies in distance learning, such as video conferencing, to connect organisations and individuals from around the world. For more information on any of these activities, please mail us at: elearning-gov@maastrichtuniversity.nl

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Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP)

Analysing the impact of immigration policies Working towards healthcare access for children in developing countries Building resilient social systems that are capable of dealing with crises C reating a social protection net and growing governance capacity alongside economic development Promoting sustainability while respecting the rights of present and future generations Structuring international trade and collaboration These issues are typical public policy concerns. More than ever there is a clear need for specialists in policy analysis, given the growing complexity of the issues at hand, the peculiarities of government within a context of governance and the interconnections between international and local levels of decision and implementation processes. The domain of public policy is becoming increasingly complex, demanding a combination of theoretical background, technical skills and specific area knowledge. Today successful public policy demands a high level of knowledge and skills to analyse policy options and their impact in, for example, sustainable technology, social safety nets or healthcare organisations. The one-year MPP programme consists of two semesters of studies and a thesis. The academic programme during the fall semester is identical for all students. In this semester the focus is on fundamental knowledge in areas of public policy, economics, finance and risk, as well as vital skills in policy analysis and research methods. In the spring semester, students choose one of six areas of specialisation: Social Policy Design and Financing (in co-operation with the ILO) Trade and Development Law Sustainable Development Migration Studies Health and Development Risk and Vulnerability (in co-operation with UNU-EHS)

Duration
1 September 31 August (12 months full-time study)

Double degree
After successful completion of the programme, students will receive a double Master of Science (MSc) degree in Public Policy and Human Development. The MPP is offered by Maastricht University and United Nations University, and is accredited with Dutch and UNU authorities. MPP graduates therefore receive diplomas from Maastricht University and United Nations University.

Programme objectives
The MPP programme trains students to analyse, monitor and evaluate policies to be able to give recommendations for improving or replacing existing policies and for proposing new policies. Students are equipped with a variety of skills, tools and knowledge, which enable them to work resourcefully as policy designers and policy analysts in public and private institutions.

Student profile
MPP students come from diverse backgrounds. Some join the MPP immediately after completing a Bachelors or another Masters degree; others are mid-career professionals from a variety of cultural and disciplinary backgrounds. The MGSoG aims to recruit highly motivated students with strong academic records, a demonstrated commitment to public (international) affairs and/or an outstanding potential for career growth and leadership.

Career prospects
In the first five years of operation, over 250 students have successfully graduated from the MPP. Many of them have gone on to work in public policy actors from the local to the international level. Our alumni are academically trained policy designers and analysts, working in the area of public policy, consultancy, NGOs and academia. With the skills acquired in the programme, alumni are able to identify and review the different options and implement

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the best policy. In their work, our alumni are able to integrate legal, social, cultural, political and financial aspects, while ensuring the economic viability and sustainability of their policies. Policy monitoring, evaluation, innovative thinking, strong quantitative skills and critical analysis are logical elements in our alumni toolbox. Alumni will be able to work throughout the world in public and private institutions of both developed and developing countries, including national, regional and local governments, ministries, pension funds, market authorities, NGOs, as well as in international organisations and consultancies. Given the diverse set of actors working in the field of governance, it is not surprising that many MPP alumni now work for private businesses particularly consultancies such as KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers and NGOs like the Global Reporting Initiative, African Parliamentarians Network Against Corruption or Civil Servants and Allied Workers Union of Zambia. On our website you can find more details about the employers of our alumni. Finally, a substantial number of our alumni have decided to continue their academic research and have joined universities including the London School of Economics and Political Science, Sciences-Po in Paris and Erasmus University, Rotterdam.

My career is exactly what I hoped to achieve

Via the Schools contacts I had the opportunity to carry out an internship with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands. Working for the Department of Effectiveness & Quality was a very valuable learning experience. The department examines the effectiveness and quality of development cooperation activities by collating, recording and analysing relevant data. As a result the department makes policy recommendations, develops and maintains instruments for implementing policies on crosstheme and cross-country issues. The MPP programme could not have been a better preparation for this. My main assignment here concerned capacity development. This is a complex issue, but is one of the most fundamental elements for successful development cooperation; without capacity development, a successful and sustainable policy cannot be implemented. In addition, I was assigned a position on the organisation committee for a conference that involved all heads of Development Cooperation, who are normally based at Dutch embassies around the world. This enabled me a sneak preview of the diplomatic world. Through this internship I made contact with my current employer; VNG International, the International Cooperation Agency of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities. This organisation aims to facilitate decentralisation and to strengthen local governments in developing and transitional countries. My career direction, as it is now, is exactly where I hoped to be when I started with the Masters programme. The School could not have prepared me any better! Anne-Marie Tosserams MPP Graduate, 2007 Junior Project Manager, Africa VNG International, International Cooperation Agency of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities, The Hague, The Netherlands

Thesis
Fig.1: Areas of employment of our alumni (internal survey) An independent survey by the Centrum Hoger Onderwijs Informatie in Leiden, NL (2011) shows that 94.74% of our alumni are employed or studying full-time, and took on average only 2.15 months between their study and their first job. They are also highly satisfied with the programme. One of the requirements to complete the programme is to write a thesis during the spring semester and summer break. Students have to work on a specific problem, conduct their own analysis and write a thesis reflecting their knowledge and understanding using generally accepted methods of analysis and research. The thesis can be in the form of a survey analysis, empirical investigation, literature review, case study or theoretical investigation. The thesis gives students the chance to formulate an approach and solve a problem independently, whilst demonstrating the skills they have acquired during the programme.

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Each student has the support of a thesis supervisor chosen from the academic staff of UNU-Merit, MGSoG and their partner institutes. Students have regular contact with their supervisors and/or other academics to discuss their ideas and monitor their progress.

Internships and capstone projects

Capstone projects combine internships with thesis topics, and are Organised by MGSoG and UNU-MERIT in collaboration with external partners. This enables each student to write a thesis on a topic of relevance to the real world, while earning useful work experience and making contacts for employment after graduation.

Programme description Fall semester: Introduction and overview

The fall semester consists of seven courses and a study month. The objective for this semester is to cover general aspects of governance, drawing on several academic disciplines such as political science, sociology, public finance and microeconomics, international relations, public management and public policy. This semester specifically aims to attain three goals: 1. to bring all our students up to speed on the basics of public policy, public economics, public finance and risk; 2. to equip all students with quantitative and qualitative research methods needed for academic research and professional careers; 3. to practice the core skills of policy analysis. The fall semester prepares students for the detailed analysis of issues studied in the consecutive specialisation.

Introduction to public policy While experts may estimate the costs and benefits of policy options, outcomes depend on final political decisions. Understanding these political factors is essential for effective policy-making, and a careful examination of the political implications of policy proposals is imperative for the success of policy actions. A skilled analyst is able to identify the key actors, their concerns and goals and the power they hold in their specific cultural background. The successful analyst is also aware of how institutional structures affect choices and outcomes. The course is primarily PBL-based, allowing students to play an active role throughout the four weeks while practicing their analytical and team-working skills. Students will have the opportunity to investigate the relationships between different policy objectives, institutions and structures, and to critically review and translate their findings into well-defined proposals. Additionally the course focuses on how the traditional role of the state has changed as a result of new forms of governance, which has in turn led to the emergence of new actors and new forms of international cooperation, such as international regimes. Important concepts in the course are states and markets, bureaucracy and implementation, leadership and capacity, and electoral incentives. Public economics Public economic theory is used to analyse the role of markets and market failures, externalities and corrective taxation, public goods and collective decisions, the pricing and regulation of natural monopolies, commodity and income taxation, capital and corporate taxes. This course is an introduction to theoretical foundations of efficiency and effectiveness criteria, net present value analysis and the mechanics and fundamentals of cost-benefit analysis and their common mistakes. The analysis of these topics and the underlying economic theory form the backbone of the course and the basis for the elaboration of further training in the following course of the semester. Empirical analysis is useful in determining the possible effect and size of the intervention, because when carried out wrongly it can have a negative effect on the income level and, as such, cause social problems. Therefore appropriate design and relevant techniques for evaluating and assessing the effects of policy intervention are crucial. Introduction to risk Risk and uncertainty are important features of modern life. Our current society is increasingly referred to as risk society, a notion coined by the sociologist Ulrich Beck. How to deal with uncertainty and risk? is a salient question, not only for policymakers, decision makers in business and their advisors and societal actors as the environmental movements, but for all individuals managing their way through life. This course provides a broad overview of topics related to dealing with risk and uncertainty: assessing hazards, building systems that are resilient to disruptions, managing risk, dealing with crises, and learning from successes and failures.

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Introduction to public finance Depending on their level of economic development societies allocate roughly the equivalent of between 5% (or even less) and 50% (or more) of their Gross Domestic Products to public expenditure (ie education, health and social services, defense, internal security, public administration, public investments etc.). Governments have to collect taxes, levies, fees for special services, social security contributions; sell licenses; obtain foreign grants; issue bonds etc. to finance their expenditure. All public policy measures require sound budgetary planning, ie the - as accurate as possible - projections of expenditure and the identification and use of sustainable sources of revenues to cover the estimated cost of a specific public policy measure or the government or institutional budget as a whole. The overall tax-to-GDP ratio has to remain within a level of fiscal space that is sustainable from a macro-economic point of view. The individual revenue generating mechanisms that in their entirety have to match government or institutional expenditure over defined time horizons should not have negative micro-economic incentive effects, nor should they have incidence effects that have unintended consequences on the income distribution in the country. Public policy analysis The formulation and implementation of public policies are important responsibilities of modern government. The focus here is the interaction between public authorities and stakeholders. To enhance this interaction, appropriate mechanisms of coordination and hierarchy in policy design and implementation are vital. This course is designed to help students develop the skills required to define and critically analyse policy issues, articulate relevant decision-making criteria for policy analysis, evaluate alternative solutions, and assess the means and costs of implementation. Students focus on actors, institutions and policy instruments to gain a systematic way of thinking about the development, design and assessment of public sector policies. During this course specific attention is also given to policy evaluation and policy simulation through real-life exercises. Research methods This course serves as an introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods. The emphasis will be on providing basic skills in quantitative methods, covering the collection of data, its exploration, description and display, and basic inferential statistics. Besides an understanding of statistics, the course will also provide basic skills in dealing with two well-known software packages: Microsoft Excel and Stata. Guest lectures by experienced researchers will provide an overview of a variety of qualitative research methods relevant to students of the social sciences.

Econometrics The challenge of econometrics is to find out what everyday reality, properly recorded and interpreted, can tell us about the relevance of economic and social theories. Governance theories concern, more often than not, the effects of economic and social policies. It is the purpose of econometric methods to measure the impact and assess the effectiveness of policy interventions. One drawback of econometric methods is that they depend on statistical induction, which is not only complicated by technicalities, but prone to statistical error. Whereas a mathematical conclusion is arguably exact, a statistical conclusion is not even though deep mathematical arguments may have been invoked in the process. Thus every decent statistical estimate comes with a standard error attached to it, revealing the scale of the sampling error it contains. Furthermore, ordinary sampling errors may be trifling compared to other kinds of statistical error, including non-sampling errors. These are much harder to check and require subtler methods of statistical analysis. Unfortunately, non-sampling errors are conspicuously present in economic and social policy research. Study month: January After the first four intensive months of the programme, January allows students to focus on their own goals and digest what they have learned in the first courses. They then have the opportunity to draft their thesis proposals. The study month gives them the time needed to choose a topic of interest often in relation to the upcoming specialisation and to do literature research. January concludes with rounds of public presentations of thesis proposals to collect feedback and advice from fellow students and faculty members. We are currently preparing several new specialisations with partners around the world. Please email us, check our learning blog, or ask us for more information at one of our Open Days.

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A venue for hiring the very best policy professionals

I had the opportunity and good fortune to teach a one-week graduate level course on policy implementation. My experience teaching at the Maastricht Graduate School of Governance was very positive and I am impressed by the quality of the students, the faculty and staff, the facilities, and the intentional goal-oriented mission of the programme. I have no doubt that the School will be a worldwide leader in the development of professional graduate education in the areas of public policy and global governance. Political leaders, academics, policy professionals, and those working in and with bureaucratic institutions around the world will look to the School for research, guidance, and as a venue for hiring the very best policy professionals. Dr. David van Slyke (USA) Department of Public Administration Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Syracuse University

Specialisation: Social Policy Design and Financing

For the vast majority of the worlds population, working is the primary and sole means to earn a living. The market value of labour depends increasingly on investment in human capital marketable in the formal labour market. Education and training are therefore crucial elements of social policy. A form of social protection is needed to guarantee dignified survival for those unable to work, whether temporarily or permanently. Public social protection systems redistribute 5-35% of GDP, depending on the level of development. Deficient and/or inefficient design and management within (and coordination between) social protection institutions may lead to wastage of public resources or to socio-economic inefficiencies, ineffectiveness and misallocation of social transfers. The failure to invest an adequate share of public resources in social protection leads to avoidable loss of welfare and economic performance. In both cases those most in need may not receive a fair share of scarce public resources. This raises debates about the organisation and impact of social protection systems, their financing and sustainability. Public policies are needed in the areas of poverty reduction, labour conditions, healthcare, human capital development, and income security systems (such as retirement pensions). The specialisations Social Policy Financing and Social Policy Design discuss these issues in an accessible, contemporary and practical manner.

Spring semester: Specialisations

During the fall semester, students choose an area of specialisation from the six tracks offered in the MPP. Each track offers four courses covering one particular theme of public policy. The education director and instructors of the specialisations are available to assist students with the selection of their specialisation, from the following list: S ocial Policy Design and Financing (in partnership with the ILO, Geneva) Health and Development Globalisation, Trade & Development Migration Studies Sustainable Development R isk & Vulnerability (in partnership with the UNU institute on Environment and Human Security, Bonn)

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Financial Social Protection Social Budgeting Actuarial Practice in Social Protection Poverty and Inequality

For more detailed information about individual course descriptions, please see our website: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/governance

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Coming to Maastricht Graduate School of Governance, coming home

Social protection systems save millions of lives every year by providing healthcare and income to people who would otherwise fall into poverty. They make the difference between a decent life and a miserable one for millions of unemployed, disabled and old people. They often but not often enough - provide income that enables children to go to school rather than to work, thus breaking multi-generational poverty cycles. They create the societal coherence and stability that is a precondition for economic and social development. Social security underrated as it may be in many current policy debates was only developed less than 130 years ago, yet it is one of the most important inventions in human history. The global community spends more than US$4000 billion on social transfers and yet about 80% of the worlds population does not have access to adequate social security and two thirds do not have access to a minimum standard of healthcare. We would need less than 2% of global GDP to provide a minimum level of social security to all of the worlds poor, most of which could be financed by national governments. Some countries might need some help, but the aim of extending social security need not involve finding extra development aid; it could be achieved by getting national priorities right or, in other words, getting national governance right. The ILOs mandate is to promote social justice and extend social security to all. We know that this can only be done if we build national capacities for social security designs, planning, management and financing. And we can only build that capacity when we train first class professionals who are committed to changing peoples lives for the better. When we were looking for an academic partner to launch a major training programme in social protection financing, we found that there are hundreds of business schools around the world that train people to handle much smaller amounts of money, however we did not find a school that seriously helped people to manage major transfers that account or should account for sizeable proportions of national GDPs. Prof. Chris de Neubourg and Maastricht University decided to change this. Out of the first programme in Social Protection Financing grew, within five years, a new Maastricht Graduate School of Governance, thanks to the very committed and lively crew. The staff of the social security department still teaches two specialisations of the MPP programme at the Maastricht Graduate School of Governance: Social Policy Financing and Social Policy Design. For the ILO, the investment has paid back many times by graduates that now work in ministries, social security agencies and international organisations all over the world. They help shape the future of social security in all five continents. These graduates were all trained in small classes; they all share the experience of intensive, high pressure work that creates bonds that turn into lifelong support networks. These graduates are a powerful resource for any ministry, any social security institution and even private sector corporations and consulting groups. Graduates of MGSoG have learned to analyse complex governance problems, rationalize difficult policy choices and put a budgetary figure on policy decisions. One could say that their two prime qualities are intellectual rigor and compassion, people with soft hearts and hard heads. Our investment has also paid back on a personal level. The ILO staff finds themselves challenged and refreshed intellectually by truly international and diverse classes that pose a never ending series of demanding questions; questions that force us to constantly revisit the conceptual certainties that we all have developed in the course of our professional lives. None of the ILO staff involved has ever asked to be freed from teaching the next course. Everybody wants to return to this place that provides space and time for unconventional thinking. Coming to Maastricht to teach each year is like returning to school and coming home. The fact that many of our Masters students return for PhD programmes tells us that they feel the same way. Dr. Michael Cichon Director Social Security Department International Labour Organisation (ILO)

Specialisation: Health and Development

The objective of this specialisation is to acquaint students with the global aspects of public health, and to offer students insights into the various related disciplines such as biomedical sciences, Behavioural sciences, law, policy sciences and economics. By combining these disciplines in four themes or modules, students are provided with the academic skills and conceptual knowledge needed to analyse issues on public health. Graduates are able to effectively apply relevant theoretical models and concepts to public health and food policy issues and, vice versa, to reflect upon theoretical developments on the basis of practical experience in the field. This specialisation is offered in collaboration with Maastricht Universitys Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences.

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Specialisation: Globalisation, Trade and Development

International Development Law has two distinct but interconnected aspects. The first concerns international legal regulatory frameworks and the extent to which they provide incentives for state- and non-state actors to set policies which move human development forward. In this respect, the specialisation gives an introduction to rules of international law that aim to promote human development. The second aspect concerns international development and the rule of law, including an examination of the extent to which rule of law is necessary for development and the attempts by the international community to support state growth and stability through rule of law. Projects and programmes aimed at judicial reform and support for the rule of law in developing and transitional countries have increased significantly in recent decades, often with little attention paid to the context in which these activities are carried out or the assumptions underlying their development and implementation. This specialisation critically assesses the goals of economic development and the role of legal rules in facilitating or hindering that process, as well as the international activities directed at judicial reform and other legal assistance in developing and transition countries. We investigate the current international legal development regime; examine the underlying social and economic factors that contribute to failure of efforts at legal reform; analyse the reform strategies of selected development agencies; and explore alternative modes of analysis that may lead to more effective strategies than many legal assistance programmes have enjoyed to date.

Specialisation: Migration Studies

Migration is a growing phenomenon that has gained importance in the public debate on development, welfare and immigration policy. According to the International Organisation for Migration, there are an estimated 191 million international migrants worldwide, constituting 3% of the worlds population (2005). Remittance transfers (the money that migrants send back to their home countries) currently amount to more than US$300 billion, surpassing foreign direct investment and official development aid in many countries around the world. Migration is a controversial topic in the international and national policy arena and the effects of migration on migrants, their families and communities in the host and origin country need to be studied carefully. While mass media often focus on a few spectacularly problematic integration cases, the courses in this specialisation study the key issues in-depth and with scientific rigour. This specialisation comprises four courses that introduce students to the essential components of migration studies including trends, theories, causes and effects, and also migration policy. Students will have the opportunity to explore the area of migration studies by taking courses with a broad perspective on the prevailing theory and practice. Particular emphasis is put on practical fieldwork. The specialisation Migration Studies trains students for the international labour market as policy advisors, practitioners, researchers, etc. working for governments, international organisations or academic institutions.

February March April May

Introduction to Migration Studies Migration and Remittance Effects Data Collection and Analysis for Migration Studies Comparative Migration Studies

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International Economics The Law and Policy of the WTO International Intellectual Property Law and Policy International Development Law

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Specialisation: Sustainable Development

Sustainable development is a fundamental element of modern policymaking. Many challenges related to global human activities require a central focus on sustainability and development. These challenges include long-term and sudden climate change; extreme poverty; infectious disease in a globalising world; global demographic change; urban growth; biodiversity loss and ecosystem functioning, and the sustainable use of ocean space and its resources. The main objective of this specialisation is to give students insights into the principles of governance, sustainable development and scientific theories, by understanding the challenges, constraints and interactions of academic definitions, decision-making tools and practices. The specialisation builds on an understanding of governance and sustainable development as a co-evolutionary, adaptive process that needs to permeate human societies and the natural environment. The emphasis is on explaining and using the generic, complex and by definition flexible terminology of sustainable development. Attention is given to the processes of international (environmental) politics, the role of NGOs and civil society. A unique feature of the course is its interdisciplinary core, which provides students with a broad and integrated understanding of sustainable development. It differs from other programmes related to sustainable development in its coverage of sustainable development not only from an ecological perspective, but also from social, economic and institutional points of view.

Specialisation Risk and Vulnerability

Throughout history, societies have had to face disasters and crises. Recent examples include natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina and the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, medical crises such as mad cow disease, or man-made catastrophes such as the Chernobyl incident. How do we deal with uncertainty and risk? is a relevant question for decision makers and their advisors, as well as for key actors in society such as environmental lobbyists. This specialisation follows a process approach, starting with risk assessments, discussing the building of more resilient societies and studying how to manage the situation if a crisis occurs. The concluding course discusses how to communicate risk to the general public. This specialisation is taught in collaboration with United Nations Universitys institute on Environment and Human Security (EHS).

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Risk and Vulnerability Assesment Building Resilience and Adaptive Governance Risk Management in Crisis Situations Risk Communication

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Knowledge Production for Sustainable Development Sustainability, Law and Economics Regulation Sustainability in a Globalising World International Development Law

Small steps towards a good social security net in Sierra Leone

In Sierra Leone I am a manager in a pension fund administration, and I am specifically concerned with social security for older people who cant work anymore and who dont benefit from family support. The way the elderly are taken care of through the Dutch system is the blueprint for social security. The School has taught me not to think in terms of problems but in terms of opportunities. Small steps towards a good social security net in Sierra Leone now will make a huge difference 20 years from now. If Sierra Leone is able to create and maintain a proper social protection system, this eventually will contribute to economic development and growth and we will be able to handle the risks that society is likely to face. Idris Turay, Sierra Leone MPP Graduate 2008 Area Manager, National Social Security and Insurance Trust

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Application and Admissions: Masters Programme

Each application will be reviewed by the Board of Admission. The tuition, admission requirements and application procedures are the same for all specialisations of the MPP.

A certified copy of your Bachelors and/or Masters degree;

A certified list of grades from your Bachelors and/or Masters degree; copies need to be sent directly to the Student Affairs Office);

Two letters of recommendation by current or former professors or employers (original hard A proof of proficiency in English. The minimum level accepted is 600 PBT, 100 IBT, 240 CBT (TOEFL) or 7.0 (IELTS). Native speakers and students who have received their Bachelors or Masters education in English are exempted;

Admission requirements
A Bachelors or Masters degree from a relevant academic field such as economics, international health; relations, political science, law, social sciences, business administration, health sciences or public

A curriculum vitae;

A photocopy of a valid passport;

A recent passport-sized photo of yourself.

Adequate knowledge of pre-calculus mathematics and ideally descriptive statistics. This is judged by reviewing the content and grades of previous studies and/or the content and level of work experience;

Tuition fees
Maastricht University has a lower and a higher tuition fee. Which tuition rate you pay depends on several factors, including nationality, residence and whether this is your first or second study refer to our online tuition fees guide: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/tuitionfeesguide To give you an idea, the tuition rates for the academic year 2011/12 are*: Lower tuition fee programme. For the most up-to-date information and to find out which rate applies to you, please

Basic knowledge of economics, social sciences, political science and/or law; this is measured by reviewing the content and grades of previous studies and/or the content and level of work experience; (IELTS).

Proficiency in English; the minimum level accepted is 600 PBT, 100 IBT, 240 CBT (TOEFL) or 7.0

How to apply
If you meet the admission requirements, you should complete a registration request for the Masters programme via www.studielink.nl. You will receive confirmation of your request as well as login details for www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > My UM. In the My UM portal you should complete the application form and upload all documents relating to the admission requirements. Additional complete application has been acknowledged, your application will be reviewed. You will hear whether you have been admitted to the programme within two to four weeks.

Full-time Bachelors and Masters students: 1,713 Higher tuition fee

Full-time Masters students: 12,000 * No rights may be derived from the fees published in this brochure.

documents may be requested if further information is needed to assess your application. Once your

Only complete files will be evaluated and considered for admission. A file will be considered complete if the following documents are included in the application: A letter of motivation (400-500 words) explaining the reason(s) why you chose the programme and what your plans are for the future. This is your chance to convince the Board of Admission that you have the intellectual capacities and personal skills to successfully complete the programme;

Scholarships
There are various scholarship opportunities for the Masters programme, eg Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship Programme, Nuffic, World Bank, Alan etc. For more specific information on the application process and eligibility criteria, please visit the scholarship section on our website.

An essay of 400 words related to one of the specialisation topics that displays a basic knowledge of the subject matter, a sufficient level of English and an appropriate academic writing style. Please use references and submit the document in Word or PDF format;

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Application deadlines
The following deadlines apply for starting in September: students requiring a visa: 15 June, each year students requiring no visa: 15 July, each year Please see our website (www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/governance) for the most up-to-date information.

Questions about the application process?

If you have any questions about the application process please e-mail us at: info-governance@maastrichtuniversity.nl

Programme details and tuition fees may change, so please contact us or check our website for the latest information.

Student clubs and organisations

There are several student clubs in Maastricht, and many are internationally oriented, with a view to helping both Dutch and foreign students to integrate.

Our student organisation DEMOS was set up by a group of enthusiastic students to combine social and academic activities between the students and researchers at MGSoG. For more information about Demos, please go to: www.demos-mpp.org

The United Nations Student Association (UNSA) is a student organisation run by students from various faculties for all students at Maastricht University. For more information about UNSA, please go to: www.myunsa.org

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Masters programmes overview 2012/2013

Arts & Culture* aster in Arts & Culture, with the following M programmes: - rts and Heritage: Policy, Management and A Education / Kunst, cultuur en erfgoed (MA)3 - Art, Literature and Society/Kunst, literatuur en samenleving (MA)3 - olitics and Society/Politiek en samenleving P (MA)3 Master in Arts & Culture (research), with the following programme: - esearch Master in Cultures of Arts, Science R and Technology (MSc)1 aster in European Studies, with the M following programme: - European Studies on Society, Science and Technology (MA)1 aster in Media Studies, with the following M programme: - edia Culture (MA)1 M Behavioural & Political Sciences European Public Affairs (MA)1 European Studies, 3 specialisations (MA)1 Globalisation and Development Studies (MA)1 Psychology, 6 specialisations (MSc)1 ublic Policy and Human Development, P 1 specialisation in Behavioural & Political Sciences (MSc)1** esearch Master in European Studies (MSc)1 R Sustainability Science & Policy (MSc)1 Business & Economics (All programmes Triple Crown accredited: AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA) dvanced Master in Intellectual Property Law A and Knowledge Management (LLM, MSc)1 Econometrics and Operations Research, 4 specialisations (MSc)1 Financial Economics, 3 specialisations (MSc)1 Fiscale Economie/Fiscal Economics, 2 specialisations (MSc)2 lobal Supply Chain Management and G Change (MSc)1 uman Decision Science (MSc)1 H (starting September 2012) Infonomics (MSc)1 nternational Business, 11 full-time and I 7 part-time specialisations (one of which is in Dutch) (MSc)1 nternational Economic Studies, I 6 specialisations (MSc)1 anagement of Learning (MSc)1 M ublic Policy and Human Development, P 5 specialisations in Business & Economics (MSc)1 ** esearch Master in Business Research, R 4 specialisations (MSc)1 esearch Master in Economic and Financial R Research, 5 specialisations (MSc)1 Graduate programmes for professionals xecutive Master of Finance and Control E (EMFC/MSc/RC)4 nternational Executive Master of Finance I and Control (part-time EMFC/MSc/RC)1 BA (International Executive Modular, Dutch M Executive Modular and Euro)3 Education aster of Evidence Based Innovation in M Teaching (MSc)4 Health & Life Sciences rts-Klinisch Onderzoeker/Physician-Clinical A Investigator (MSc, MD)4 iology of Human Performance and Health B (MSc)1 (starting September 2011) pidemiology (MSc)1 (starting September 2011) E European Public Health (MSc)1 Forensic Psychology (MSc)1 Geneeskunde/Medicine (MSc, MD)4 Global Health (MSc)1 ealthcare Policy, Innovation and ManageH ment (MSc)1 (starting September 2011) ealth Education and Promotion (MSc)1 H (starting September 2011) Health Food Innovation Management (MSc)1 Mental Health (MSc)2 olecular Life Sciences, 4 specialisations M (MSc)1 (within transnational University Limburg, tUL) Psychology, 6 specialisations (MSc)1 esearch Master in Cognitive and Clinical R Neuroscience, 4 specialisations (MSc)1 Research Master in Health Sciences (MSc)1 ports and Physical Activity Interventions S (MSc)1 (starting September 2011) Graduate programmes for professionals Affective Neuroscience (MSc)1 Health Professions Education (MSc)1 Law dvanced Master in Intellectual Property Law A and Knowledge Management (LLM, MSc)1 dvanced Master in International and A European Economic Law (LLM)1 European Law School (LLM)1 Fiscaal Recht/Tax Law, 2 specialisations (LLM)3 orensica, Criminologie en Rechtspleging / F Forensics, Criminology and Law (LLM)3 lobalisation and Law, 2 specialisations (LLM)1 G International and European Tax Law (LLM)1 International Laws (LLM)1 ederlands Recht/Dutch Law, N 6 specialisations (LLM)4 echt en Arbeid/Law and Labour, R 2 specialisations (LLM)4 Sciences (within transnational University Limburg, tUL) Artificial Intelligence (MSc)1 Operations Research (MSc)1

New initiatives at UM
Postgraduate European Master in Architecture (MSc)1 Advanced Master in Euro-Asian Law and Business Studies (MA)1 These programmes under New initiatives at UM are currentlyin the process of NVAO accreditation. For more informationabout these programmes and their expected starting dates,please consult www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/newinitiatives Language of instruction: 1 Only in English 2 Part Dutch, part English 3 Available in both English and Dutch 4 Only in Dutch

* Due to a national restructuring operation in the Humanities field, some changes have occurred in our Arts & Culture sector. If you wish to apply for one of the above masters programmes, you will have to select its overarching masters title in Studielink. For more information, please visit www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/fasos. ** This programme is offered as a double degree in collaboration with United Nations University.

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Contact information
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Open Days
Saturday 15 October 2011 Saturday 3 March 2012

Student for a day

Would you like a taste of our Masters programme first-hand? We invite you for a day at our School, to attend a lecture, a tutorial or simply meet current students or the course coordinator. Just send an email to info-governance@maastrichtuniversity.nl