Masters Degree in Italy

[University of Trento]

Respected,
the present to inform you that the selection process for the Joint European Master in Comparative Local Development for the Balkans and Areas in Transformation is open. We would be pleased if you could circulate this information among your collegues who you think might be interested.

The programme offers 18 months (95 ECTS) of training for a post-graduate Master’s degree. Its main objective is to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills for introducing, supporting and co-ordinating processes of change and transformation at the local level. The focus of the programme is local development, with the following characteristics : public, private and non governmental agents are involved; social stability and economic prosperity are strengthened, in agreement with the acquis communautaire/standards in European/EC law. The general approach is comparative and interdisciplinary.


The Master’s programme includes courses in economics, law, sociology and political sciences, project cycle management, workshops, skills training, internships, language courses, and distance learning. Most of the courses are taught at the University of Trento by professors of the University of Trento and partner Universities, and by international experts. Some courses are taught at one or more of the partner universities. Given the focus on local development, most of the internships and other activities will take place in local organisations located in Italy and in the countries of partner universities.

SCHEDULE:

Publication of the call for applications November 11, 2004
Deadline for submitting the expression of interest February 6, 2005
Deadline for submitting the application documentation March 6, 2005
Selection of participants End of March 2005
Introductory course September 23-25, 2005
Pre-programme (study of indicated material) October – December 2005 (distance learning at home)

Lectures, laboratories, guest lectures, internships and language courses:

- I bimester (9 weeks): January 16th 2006 March 11th 2006 (Trento)
March 13th March 25th 2006 (Regensburg)
March 27th 2006 April 9th 2006 (distance learning at home)

- II bimester (9 weeks): April 10th 2006 June 10th 2006 (6-week teaching in Trento + 3-week internship at the Partner Universities)
June 12th 2006 September 10th 2006 (distance learning at home)

- III bimester (8 weeks): September 11th 2006 September 23rd (courses in Regensburg)
September 25th November 4th 2006 (internship)

Project Work completion: November 6th 2006 December 31st 2006 (distance learning at home)
Deadline for mailing the Project Work December 31st 2006
Interactive evaluation of Project Work January 1st February 28th 2006
Graduation Ceremony Trento, March 23rd, 2007

REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance is limited to 25 participants. In order to qualify for the programme, candidates must comply with all of the following requirements:

1. An university degree in economics, law, political science, sociology, or an equivalent qualification; in case applicants uniformly meet such requirement, priority will be given to those holding a 3+2 or a four-year degree;
2. Fluent English and computer literacy.

The programme is targeted at participants from SEE, but is also open to a limited number of participants from other countries.

SCHOLARSHIPS:
A limited number of grants is provided by the organisers. These scholarships are available for participants from the following SEE countries: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro. Additional grants may be available from other donors and for participants from other countries in transformation.

HOW TO APPLY: www.didatticaonline.unitn.it/insegnamenti/master/default.asp
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY what follows, so that your candidature may be taken into consideration in the selection process.

The expression of interest form must be SENT to the attention of Dr. Martina Cvajner either via e-mail ([e-mail]) OR fax [phone]) not later than FEBRUARY 6, 2005.

- The complete application form;
- The updated CV form;
- The two (2) reference letters: the former written and signed by an academic referee, the latter written and signed, when possible, by a professional referee. Each of the two reference letters must be sent directly by the referee in a sealed envelope. Moreover, each of the two envelopes must be signed on the back by the referee; and
- The Project Work proposal form.

must be SENT to the attention of Dr. Martina Cvajner BOTH via e-mail ([e-mail]) AND via post (hard-copy version with signature) and not later than MARCH 6, 2005 to:

Dr. Martina Cvajner
CoDe - Joint European Master in Comparative Local Development
Web site: www.didatticaonline.unitn.it/insegnamenti/master/default.asp
Dipartimento di Economia
Università degli Studi di Trento
Via V. Inama, 5 - 38100 Trento (TN), Italy

Available in case further information are requested.

Thanking you for the cooperation, I send you my best regards.
Martina Cvajner

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Dr. Martina Cvajner
Executive Director
Joint European Master in Comparative Local Development
for the Balkans and other Areas in Transformation
Dipartimento di Economia
Via Inama, 5
38100 TRENTO
ITALY
Tel. ++39 0461 883446
Mobile ++39 328 5424992
Fax. ++39 0461 882803
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.didatticaonline.unitn.it/master.asp
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Dr. Martina Cvajner
Executive Director
Joint European Master in Comparative Local Development
for the Balkans and other Areas in Transformation
Dipartimento di Economia
Via Inama, 5
38100 TRENTO
ITALY
Tel. ++39 0461 883446
Mobile ++39 328 5424992
Fax. ++39 0461 882803
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.didatticaonline.unitn.it/master.asp

[Tomica]

Highly unlikely that somebody would be interesteed in Balkan Studies, IMHO!