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Master Labour Policies and Globalisation Berlin School of

Economics and Law Berlin

Degree CONTACT

Hochschule fr Wirtschaft und Recht

Master of Arts (MA) in Labour Policies and Berlin
Globalisation is conferred jointly by the Berlin School of Institut fr Weiterbildung Berlin / Berlin
Economics and Law (HWR Berlin) and the University of Professional School
Kassel.
Mariane Tornow
Badensche Strae 52
In cooperation with
10825 Berlin

This Master's programme is offered by the Berlin Tel. +49 (0) 30-3 08 77 13 37
School of Economics and Law and the University of
Kassel in cooperation with the International Labour
E-mail [mailto:malpg@hwr-berlin.d
Organization (ILO).
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Joint Degree/Double Course website [http://www.mba-be

Degree rlin.de]

The programme is jointly offered by the University of

Kassel and the Berlin School of Economics and Law; Submit application to
two German academic institutions with special Universitt Kassel
expertise on global governance, macroeconomics, and Prof. Dr. Christoph Scherrer
trade union strategies. The Master of Arts will be ICDD - University of Kassel
Department of Social Sciences
awarded jointly by the Berlin School of Economics and
(Fachbereich 5)
Law and the University of Kassel.
Kleine Rosenstrae 1-3
34109 Kassel
Course language(s) Germany

English

Admission semester

Winter semester only

Beginning

Winter semester - October

Programme duration

12 months

Application deadline

1 April for the following winter semester

Course content

The "Labour Policies and Globalisation" course is

conducted using research oriented learning. The
modules strive for an innovative curriculum focusing on
student participation. New knowledge in/for the
subjects will be jointly developed by both the academic
teaching staff and students. Emphasis is placed upon
investigating new types of research, new modes of
studying, and broadening the interrelation between the
academic fields and the trade union practices.
Whenever possible an interdisciplinary approach will
be developed, which strives to integrate the different
cultural backgrounds of the students.
As most of the students have already earned a first
academic degree, and have at their disposal extensive
knowledge and experience with trade union work or
with work in comparable organisations, there is not
such a great need to introduce them to academic
working. This prior experience challenges the
traditional role setting between learner and instructor.
Course modules are:
Trade Union Strategies in a Global Economy;
International Workers' Rights;
Governance of Globalisation;
Economic Policy and the Role of Trade Unions;
Strategies of Multinational Corporations and Labour;
Organisational Development of Trade Unions;
International Business Law;
Gender and Globalisation;
Globalisation and the Welfare State;
Political Economy of Privatisation;
Development Economics;
Workers' Rights in the Informal Economy

Educational organisation

The one-year Master's programme starts in the winter

semester at the University of Kassel. The second
semester will be taught at the Berlin School of
Economics and Law.
Forms of teaching and studying: One World Seminar;
Workshops; Internships; Tutorials; Guest Lectures;
Excursions
The Master of Arts will be awarded jointly by the Berlin
School of Economics and Law and the University of
Kassel.

Study abroad unit(s)

Students can choose to study one semester at our

partner universities in Campinas, Brazil or
Johannesburg, South Africa.

Internships

Following the first semester, students will go into a six-

week internship in Germany, Geneva, Brussels etc.
The internships are an integrated and obligatory part of
the Master's programme. They offer unique insight into
the work and activities of the ILO, international trade
union organisations, labour-related research
foundations, German trade unions or workers' councils
of German-based transnational companies.
During their internships, students work on specially
assigned projects that are part of the global activities of
the host organisations. At the end of the internship,
students will be requested to write an analytical report
to be assessed by the participating universities.
The internship offers the opportunity to identify
(together with researchers from the host organisations)
topics relevant to the global labour movement that
might be further expanded in the students' final
Master's thesis.
In addition to the possibilities organised by the
programme, students may propose internships of their
own choice. Alternative internships will be accepted if
the proposed institution is able to provide the
necessary supervision and guidance for an equivalent
internship.

Forms of assessment

Master's thesis

ECTS credits

60

Diploma supplement

Yes

Course objectives

The programme assists in strengthening the capacity

and competence to promote universal respect for basic
human rights, workers' rights, social justice and
protection, and for representation of weak and
disadvantaged members of society. It therefore
pursues the following learning and teaching objectives:
basics for the understanding of how global
economic, political, and social changes open up new
opportunities and new challenges for trade unions:
new approaches to sustainable development,
strategies to combat poverty and discrimination, and
to extend social protection; reforms of policies, laws,
and institutions, improvement in access to
employment, working conditions, labour relations,
and human resource development (including
capabilities for learning and organisation-building)
competence to identify social problems in society
and to develop appropriate solutions, to incorporate
social analyses and participation into the design and
implementation of development projects, to conduct
quick and well-founded research, to collect and
generate relevant data, to use empirical tools
including indicators to assess impact, to monitor
performance, and to evaluate the effects of problem
solutions and projects
ability to transfer knowledge, to identify and
 disseminate good practice as well as lessons
learned from failures, to mobilise and organise
workers in the formal and the informal economy in
order to advance their own interests, to build up
networks with a wide range of actors and groups
from trade unions and civil society, to build up pools
of expertise, to contribute to successful forms of
social dialogue, to ensure that all segments of
society can make their voices heard, to improve and
strengthen the work of trade unions, especially in
international and transcultural contexts.

Digital Course Module(s)

Virtual Classroom
Video-Learning
Chats with lecturers

Description

Global Workers' Rights (Blended Learning Course)

Digital modules are

compulsory elements of
the study programme

Yes

ECTS Points for digital

element(s)

Yes

Tuition fees

None

Enrolment fees

Approx. 300 EUR (subject to change without notice)

per semester cover fees for the student services
organisation and student parliament groups as well as
the cost of a semester ticket which allows students to
use the Berlin Public Transport (BVG) for six months.

Costs of living

The cost of living in Berlin is estimated at approx. 850

EUR per month. This includes rent in a student
residence hall (private accommodation costs from 350
to 600 EUR per month), living expenses, health
insurance, books and material, and incidental
expenses.

Job opportunities

There are many job opportunities for students in Berlin.

Non-EU students are permitted to work within specified
limits.

Language requirements

English language proficiency (TOEFL 79-80 iBT;

IELTS 6.5)

Academic requirements

A first degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in political

sciences, sociology, law, or economics
Skills and qualifications as well as professional
experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree may be
recognised to the extent possible within accreditation
requirements and German university regulations. In
personal interviews, the board of examiners will
assess equivalence and, where needed, advise
applicants on how to upgrade their skills. The board
may make use of external examiners in the regional
offices of the ILO and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
(FES) as well as at the partner universities.
experience in trade union work or related fields

Where to apply

Universitt Kassel
Prof. Dr. Christoph Scherrer
ICDD - University of Kassel
Department of Social Sciences
(Fachbereich 5)
Kleine Rosenstrae 1-3
34109 Kassel
Germany

Arrival support

The Study Office offers an orientation day to new

students and assists with administrative matters such
as residence permits, insurance, etc.

Services and support for

international students

You will be supported by the Study Office at the Berlin

School of Economics and Law.

Accommodation

Student Services ("Studentenwerk") and other

institutions currently offer some 15,600 rooms in
student residence halls throughout Berlin.

Course website

www.mba-berlin.de [http://www.mba-
berlin.de]

About the university

Building more than just a successful career
The Berlin School of Economics and Law (BSEL) is a
leading German university of applied sciences
providing expertise for the new generation of public
and private sector managers. The school focuses on
business and public administration as well as
economics, security management, legal studies, and
engineering. It can boast over 40 years of expertise
and experience. With more than 10,200 students and
over 2,400 graduates every year, BSEL has grown into
a major player among Germany's public universities.
Students can choose from more than 50 programmes
at the undergraduate or graduate level, preparing them
for a career in national or international companies and
in public or non-profit institutions.

Broadly based knowledge - in-depth expertise

BSEL has a core faculty of some 200 highly qualified
professors working in disciplines such as business
administration, economics, law, sociology, psychology,
computer science, and engineering. Apart from a
doctoral degree and academic credentials in their
disciplines, they also have practical experience, e.g. as
managers, consultants, public administrators, lawyers,
police officers, or judges. Their knowledge of and
connections to active business life, public service
organisations, non-profit organisations, multinational
firms and smaller local companies are especially
valuable in linking academic research with current
issues and in arranging placements. The first-hand
expertise of over 800 visiting professors and part-time
and full-time lecturers further underscores the strong
professional orientation of the programmes and the
pursuit of a broader interdisciplinary and holistic
approach to education. The university's forward-looking
stance is also evident in the inclusion of gender studies
and sustainability as important elements in many of its
programmes. One of the guiding principles at BSEL is
to facilitate a strong link between academic theory and
real-life practice. Manifold relationships with public
bodies and 650 partner firms serve as a valuable
resource.

Studying without borders

BSEL encourages students to experience other
cultures around the globe. Among the university's core
strengths are its double or dual degree programmes
with universities in Brazil, China, France, Finland,
India, Spain, Turkey, and the UK. The university's 160
active partnerships with universities around the world
facilitate regular student and faculty exchanges. More
than 500 exchange students from our international
partner universities discover what it is like to study at
our school and in Berlin. The university also welcomes
about 140 international summer school students every
year.

Rankings
BSEL is frequently ranked among the leaders in
Germany-wide surveys of programmes in its major
fields. For example, in a survey of graduate
employability initiated by leading multinationals, the
university's Bachelor's programmes in business ranked
in the small group of top performers.

Total number of students

10,200

Total percentage of
international students

7%

About the city

Berlin - a key location for academia and science

As an international university location and Germany's
capital city, Berlin has a rich and diverse cultural,
social, and political life with a unique atmosphere.
Students, researchers, and scientists from all over the
world enjoy studying or working at one of Berlin's
universities or over 70 extramural research institutes
and play their part in shaping Berlin's reputation as a
leading academic, artistic, and scientific centre. Berlin
is also a prime example of an industrial base which has
been transformed into a vibrant entrepreneurial
knowledge and service hub. Today, the city is
generating new ideas needed to create young and
successful companies in a European metropolis at the
cutting edge of tomorrow's trends.
Berlin is a dynamic city right at the heart of a reunited
Europe - a particularly interesting place for those
studying economics and law. Germany's capital city
has a population of around 3.5 million and is not only a
magnet for all the major currents shaping Europe
today, be they political, economic, cultural, scientific, or
scholarly, but it is also a vibrant location, attracting
people from all over the world to stay here and
contribute to the city's life. In no other European city
are the changes influencing today's Europe so
apparent, and anyone studying here experiences this
continuous development first-hand, benefiting from the
mass and diversity of the political and cultural events in
the city.
Berlin is home to the industries of the future, from
information, media, and communication to medicine
and biotechnology to environmental and transport
technologies. At the same time, it is a key research
location, offering an almost unparalleled number and
range of colleges, universities and research institutes.
There are four universities, three universities of the
arts, and seven colleges of applied science in the city.
Berlin's 300 libraries mark it as a unique centre for
tertiary education, but Berlin's cultural landscape is
also outstanding, comprising nearly 100 museums,
three opera houses, the world-famous Philharmonic
concert hall, nearly 50 theatres, and more than 100
cinemas, several of which show only original-language
films. Add to this the innumerable restaurants, bars,
and pubs - without official closing time - and you can
begin to understand the vitality of Berlin's cultural
scene. Berlin is also a thriving creative area, playing
host to artists and exhibitions, a lively club and music
scene, media and arts industries, and it is a centre for
 leading congresses and trade fairs. No wonder Berlin is
so popular with national and international audiences
alike.

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