OSCE Academy, Bishkek / Kyrgyzstan - MA in Economic Governance and Development

MA in Economic Governance and Development

The Master of Arts in Economic Governance and Development is a 15-month programme that offers an interdisciplinary curriculum in economics, governance and development based on international standards of teaching. The programme is designed for students who wish to broaden their education and gain the knowledge and skills necessary for professional or academic careers in the fields of economics, development and governance.

Students have the opportunity to meet and to be taught by leading academics, experts, and representatives of international organizations. Because the program meets international educational standards, it attracts many of the most talented and qualified graduate students throughout Central Asia and wider OSCE region.

Programme Objectives

Combine rigorous theoretical and practical training through multidisciplinary full-term courses and practice-oriented short modular courses;

Provide students with contemporary approaches and tools to work in the fields of economics, development, public policy and regulation - both in general and as applied in the Central Asian context;

Expand students' professional opportunities by improving their competencies necessary for their future careers;

Introduce students to the professional world through the internship program, use of practitioners as guest lecturers, and a network of professionals, Academy alumni, and current students;

Familiarize students with the OSCE mission, principles, and activities with a special focus on Central Asia;

Establish a stimulating learning environment and provide close interaction between students, faculty and administration; and

Encourage friendship and respect in a culturally, nationally, and ethnically diverse environment of the Academy.

The curriculum of the programme is approved by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, and it is supported by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, interested OSCE participating and partner States, and other parties. The international partner institutions and the Board of Trustees of the OSCE Academy provide assistance in elaborating curricular details, conducting classes, organizing internships, and carrying out other activities.

Application

The application period starts in September and finishes in December each year. The Admissions Committee evaluates applications and conducts interviews and tests in November. Final admission decisions are usually made by the beginning of December. The programme starts on January 16.

Admission Requirements

Higher education degree (BA, specialist, diploma) received in a recognized Central Asian or foreign institution of higher education;

Above-average grades;

Advanced level of English;

Strong motivation and interest in areas of the program;

Applicants should not be older than 32 years;

Citizenship preferably of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. Students from other OSCE participating and partner States, including Afghanistan. Students from other countries can be accepted for the programme on a limited basis.