Programme Overview
Quick facts about the programme:
Network Programme: No
Length of Studies: 2 years
Mode of Studies: Full-time
Credit Load 120: credits
Language of instruction: English
Qualification upon graduation: Master
Double-degree Programme: Yes, University of Trento, Italy
Use of online learning: With online tools
The programme has two tracks: a research track (pre-PhD) "Advanced Theory and Methods of Political Research" to prepare students for postgraduate studies in the social sciences, and an applied track "Issues of Eurasian Countries Development" for those who are ready to develop and implement projects in favor of business, government or non-profit organizations.
The Master's programme "Comparative Politics of Eurasia" responds to the growing importance of the global region of Eurasia, including the countries of the former USSR, and the need to develop expert knowledge about this key region both at the national and international levels. The programme offers a discipline-focused training in comparative politics, coupled with specialized knowledge of the unique and highly complex political and social context of the Eurasian region.
The training combines relevant disciplines in comparative political science (e.g. Russian Politics, Politics and Society in Central Asia), political economy (including Analysis of Public Policy in the Post-Soviet Countries, Energy Policy in the Post-Soviet Countries), international relations (e.g. EU — Russia Relations, International Relations in East Asia), applied to the subjects of modern post-Soviet countries, with intensive project work, which involves completing different types of tasks for the research and applied tracks. In addition, students will have the opportunity to study such courses necessary for successful work in consulting as Data Analysis for Decision Making, Business Writing and Communication Skills, Basic Tools for Data Analysis, Doing Business in Post-Soviet Countries.
The strategic partner of the program is the company "Business Solutions and Technology" (ДРТ, Деловые решения и технологии), in cooperation with which the curriculum of the program is formed, tasks for project work are developed and thanks to which the student has the opportunity to undergo a paid internship in one of the best consulting companies in the country. The academic partner of the program is the University of Trento (Italy), which allows students to undergo a term or year in the program on European studies, strengthening their expertise in the field of international relations research. The program has an extensive network of partnerships in the countries of the former Soviet Union, allowing for internships and field work in different parts of the former Soviet Union.
The conceptual and methodological structure of the program makes it accessible to students with a wide variety of educational and professional experience. The program will allow you to acquire knowledge of the relevant discipline and individual subjects, methodological expertise and professional qualifications necessary for successful career building in the public and private sectors, including universities, analytical and research centers, business consulting, political consulting, governmental and international organizations, NGOs, journalism and diplomacy.