European Public Administration

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1 European Public Administration PROGRAM FOR TODAY 1. What is (European) public administration? Prof. dr. René Torenvlied, Programme director Approach Programme Twente educational model (TOM) Practical issues 2. Life as an EPA student Marleen Schlömer and Simone ten Have LUNCH 3. Simulation of crisis decision making: Casola outbreak 4. Career perspective Examples of the careers of our graduates bachelor.utwente.nl 2 WHAT IS EUROPEAN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION? WHAT IS EUROPEAN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION? The Twente approach Public Administration: how do governments solve major societal challenges, together with private sector, public sector, and citizens? NL: Bestuurskunde / DE: Verwaltungswissenschaften European Public Administration analyzes major societal challenges at different levels Europe as the crucial link. Examples Inequality, unemployment Global warming, effects of natural disasters (hurricanes, floods) Terrorism, global security, war/ peace 4 1

2 A UNIQUE COMBINATION A BROAD STUDY: DISCIPLINES Combination of European Studies with Public Administration Causes of highly complex problems Solutions at all relevant levels of society local communities, regions, countries, the EU, globalized world. Example: labor migration Open borders in Europe? Market position of producers Labor conditions of foreign workers Labor market position of unemployed Price of flowers Integration of immigrant workers.. and their children Acceptance of immigrants Your profile Sociology (Maatschappijwetenschappen), Economics, Management & Organization, Geography, History Undecided? You can do it all! Law Management Political Economics science Public administration Sociology research methods / statistics/ philosophy of science 7 8 A BROAD STUDY: STUDY OBJECTS OUR LEARNING GOALS Representation PUBLIC Legitimacy Citizens Global context EUROPEAN European context National context Local context Management ADMIN. Smart design of interventions Research competences in domains of Public Administration and European Studies Research methods and techniques Academic orientation (Bsc. Study) Wicked problem Professional competences in domains of Public Administration and European Studies Preparation for professional master / career Design orientation Citizens 9 10 ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS THE TWENTE EDUCATIONAL MODEL 11 2

3 Public management -Law Public governance in Europe Preparation for thesis work and bachelor thesis topics in field of specialization. Specialization semester: two elective modules in European Studies Specialization semester: two elective modules in Public Administration TWENTE EDUCATIONAL MODEL Goal: high quality education improves study results 10 week modules of 15 EC Four modules a year, integrating traditional subjects Integration in project based work Small scale education and tutoring Two specializations, and many options / electives to choose from Variety of forms of education Challenging Students work (hard), are creative in team work Internationally oriented programme: you study with students from all over the world 13 STUDY SUCCESS Our aim: Students finish their bachelor study in three years When necessary, we re direct students as soon as possible Admission: Dutch VWO diploma, German Abitur (Maths & English), no further requirements First two modules provide the best possible insight in your study; you find out soon whether the program fits THE PROGRAMME Binding study advice (BSA) end of year 1 Positive BSA = 3 out of 4 modules at the end of the first year = 45 EC out of 60 EC Exceptions for specific personal circumstances Students are supported by a study advisor. Read more about student counseling on ww.utwente.nl/so/studentenbegeleiding/ 15 STRUCTURE OF EUROPEAN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Graduation Core module parts Specialization CORE MODULES FIRST YEAR Public management - Law Electivesemester Specialization semester: two elective modules in Public governance in European Studies Europe Specialization semester Specialization semester: two elective modules in Public Administration Core modules Professionalization module Preparation for thesis work and bachelor thesis topics in field of specialization. - Law SECOND YEAR Semester 1 Public management of public organizations of organization Research methods Statistics Professional skills Reflection Public governance in Europe Start

4 Public management -Law Public management -Law Public governance in Europe Preparation for thesis work and bachelor thesis topics in field of specialization. Specialization semester: two elective modules in European Studies Specialization semester: two elective modules in Public Administration Public governance in Europe Preparation for thesis work and bachelor thesis topics in field of specialization. Specialization semester: two elective modules in European Studies Specialization semester: two elective modules in Public Administration Public management -Law Public governance in Europe Preparation for thesis work and bachelor thesis topics in field of specialization. Specialization semester: two elective modules in European Studies Specialization semester: two elective modules in Public Administration SPECIALIZATION SEMESTER Semester 2 in second year ELECTIVE SEMESTER Semester 1 in third year Specialization: Public Administration -making and The governance of planning coproduction Specialization: European studies Choice of electives (2x 15 EC): Modules in other UT bachelor programmes UT wide HTHT modules Minor from other university Exchange programme, e.g. abroad (Erasmus) Internship Student activity module Lille The European Union and the world The EU after the financial-economic crisis Shanghai 19 Brussels 20 THESIS SEMESTER Semester 2 of third year EXCELLENCE PROGRAMME Star programme Philosophy of science Ethics and integrity in modern administration Labor market orientation Preparation for the master Workshops on skills and research methods Students who excel are offered: Bachelor Circle Individual work Under supervision, in student circles Linked to ongoing faculty research Large variety in subjects 21 Opportunity to work together in special groups Additional even more challenging project work Referenced as excellence student on diploma supplement 22 WHY EPA AT UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE? 1) Broad study Many disciplines: politics, public administration, sociology, economics, law Many perspectives: local, national, European and international Interdisciplinary: management and policy 2) Many opportunities to specialize Two tracks Many electives Opportunity for half year internship 3) International experience Entirely taught in English International exchange International internships WHY EPA AT UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE? 4) Intensive, high quality education Project oriented approach Collaborate with fellow students on real life issues Practical and professional experience in projects and internship) Personal attention Informal atmosphere, low student staff ratio Outstanding supervision / guidance Room for excellence: star program 5) A special place to study Entrepreneurial university Green campus Living in Enschede = low expenses

5 WANT TO KNOW MORE? Website: E mail: study@utwente.nl Apply for the programme at Studielink: European Public Administration (croho: 56654), before May 1, 2015 Be a student for a day: apply for a special day on which you can accompany a European Public Administration student! for a day/ STUDENT S PERSPECTIVE Individual talk matching: apply for an individual talk (with programme coordinator, programme director or study adviser) as part of our matching activities. 25 LIFE AS A STUDENT AT HOME AND AT THE UNIVERSITY A WEEK OF SIMONE & MARLEEN tutorial statistics lecture sociology LUNCH with project group Sirius committee meeting lecture law lecture statistics Handball practice 8.45 lecture economics Work on assignment lecture project tutorial statistics Tutor meeting Hockey practice Birthday party of a friend Lecture skills Handball match Tutorial European Politics Drink with sorority Go out with friends STUDY ASSOCIATION SIRIUS A WEEK OF SIMONE & MARLEEN Study affairs Selling books Complaints Study related activities Organizing Board Committees Excursions Study tours Sociability Parties Drinks Ski trips Lunch in the Sirius room lecture sociology Sirius committee meeting lecture statistics 8.45 lecture economics lecture project Tutor meeting Hockey practice Lecture skills Tutorial European Politics Drink with sorority tutorial statistics LUNCH with project group lecture law Handball practice Work on assignment tutorial statistics Birthday party of a friend Handball match Go out with friends 5

6 Sports & Culture A WEEK OF SIMONE & MARLEEN lecture sociology Sirius committee meeting lecture statistics 8.45 lecture economics lecture project Tutor meeting Hockey practice tutorial statistics LUNCH with project group lecture law Handball practice Work on assignment tutorial statistics Birthday party of a friend Lecture skills Tutorial European Politics Drink with sorority Handball match Go out with friends Project based learning A WEEK OF SIMONE & MARLEEN lecture sociology Sirius committee meeting lecture statistics tutorial statistics LUNCH with project group lecture law Handball practice Lectures Tutorial Independent studying 20 % 10% 25% 8.45 lecture economics lecture project Tutor meeting Hockey practice Lecture skills Tutorial European Politics Drink with sorority Work on assignment tutorial statistics Birthday party of a friend Handball match Go out with friends Project groups 45% Why EPA at the UT? Small scaled English language International Broad focus 9 days Kick-In! 3 6 6

7 QUESTIONS? CASE: CASOLA CRISIS 37 AFTER THE BACHELOR STUDY EPA: competences at the bachelor (Bsc.) level Very few take up a job right after completion of a bachelor programme AFTER YOUR STUDY Almost all follow a master programme Sometimes: internships in between BA and MA Sometimes: travel in between BA and MA EPA prepares for: Three MA programmes at the University of Twente MA programmes at another university 40 OPTIONS FOR MASTER PROGRAMMES Best programme Master Master Option: Y5 in Münster Public administration European Studies Public administration Bachelor European Public Administration Master Other university Master Research master Year 5 Year 4 CAREER PROSPECTS: General Ability to flexibly apply social science knowledge in different societal fields Career prospects in many domains of the labor market Every possible level of government (international, national, regional/local) Public sector (60%) Private sector (40%) Management functions advise functions Lobby / political functions Research functions

8 This image cannot currently be displayed. This image cannot currently be displayed CAREER PROSPECTS: Sectors CAREER PROSPECTS: Examples Governance: 30 % Commercial Sector: 40 % European institutions Ministries Provinces Municipalities Quango s Diplomacy Large companies Research agencies Consultancy firms Assurance/Banking sector Health care institutions Governance Commercial Sector Other: 30 % Civil Society / non profit sector / politics Other Non governmental organizations Housing companies Political parties Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market CHRISTIAN WAGNER ANNE LIEKENBROCK WANT TO KNOW MORE? Website: E mail: study@utwente.nl Apply for the programme at Studielink: European Public Administration (croho: 56654), before May 1, 2015 Be a student for a day: apply for a special day on which you can accompany a European Public Administration student! for a day/ Individual talk matching: apply for an individual talk (with programme coordinator, programme director or study adviser) as part of our matching activities. 47 8