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| CurriculumCurriculum N.B. The OSCE Academy's Masters Programme curriculum and schedule are subject to change at any time and are offered below only as a general overview of courses that will be offered in 2012-2013. The academic year of the Master in Arts in Economic Governance and Development Programme 2012-2013 is divided into four semesters. Courses are offered in Semesters I, II and III. Semester IV is devoted to the completion of writing MA theses and internships. The following schedule represents the planned dates for the four semesters:
Semester I Classes: 16 Jan - 29 Apr 2012 Exam: 30 Apr - 6 May 2012
Semester II Classes: 7 May - 1 Jul 2012 Exam: 2 - 8 Jul 2012 MA thesis research period: 9 Jul - 26 Aug 2012
Semester III Classes: 3 Sep 16 Dec 2012 Exam: 17 - 23 Dec 2012 Winter break: 24 Dec 2012 - 8 Jan 2013
Semester IV Internship: 9 Jan - 11 March 2013 MA Thesis research period: 12 March - 8 Apr 2013 Final Exam and thesis defense: 9-22 Apr 2013 Graduation: 29 April 2013
Semester V Field Assignment
Continuous Courses and Modules Two types of courses are offered for students during Semesters I, II and III: continuous courses and modules. Continuous courses run throughout Semesters I, II and III. They are designed to broaden theoretical knowledge of students and strengthen their analytical and research skills. Modules (modular courses) are one or two-week short-term courses, intensively scheduled and taught by experts in a certain field. Modules deliver a practice-oriented approach and allow students to practice their knowledge using real-life examples under the topics assigned for each class. Colloquium The colloquium gives students a chance to present their MA thesis proposals to a committee of faculty members and external academics and researchers. It is a pass/fail exam with a chance to repeat it later. Colloquium takes place in several sessions and the final Colloquium usually takes place in early May. MA Thesis The MA thesis demonstrates a student's ability to conduct original research and report the results formally. The process of researching and writing MA thesis improves a student's research, analytical, and writing skills. The thesis is expected to be 35-60 pages in length. It must reflect one's independent work, deep understanding of the subject investigated, appropriate research methods used, and be written in a clear and precise manner with logical internal presentation. The Academic Regulations provide further information on writing and other requirements and thesis supervisors. Internship All enrolled students must conduct an internship in Semester IV of the academic programme. The internship is an important practical educational experience and a prerequisite for successful future professional activities. During the internship, students become acquainted with practical activities in relevant fields and consider them in the light of the theoretical knowledge obtained during the academic program. Please consult the Internship Regulations of the MA Programme for detailed information. Final Examination Final Examination takes place at the end of the academic year and is held in two parts: a written exam and an oral exam. In the written exam, students are offered several topics previously covered during the academic program, out of which students choose two to write essays. For the oral exam, students identify three topics from three different full-term courses that were discussed within the academic program. The oral exam is conducted by a small committee of examiners. The Final Exam is graded and takes place at the OSCE Academy. There is no possibility of an electronic or online exam. The minimum passing grade for the Final Exam is C (see Grading below). Field Assignment Students will have a 4-month period of research and/or professional activities to be arranged by the students themselves and reported back to the Academy. Minimum Credits to Be Earned: 92 credits
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