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Joint Masters Programmes

Joint Masters Programmes. International Office University College Dublin. European University Association. 11 Joint Masters programmes selected UCD involved in three of them as participant institution. 3 Programmes. International Humanitarian Assistance International Management

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Joint Masters Programmes

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  1. Joint Masters Programmes International Office University College Dublin

  2. European University Association • 11 Joint Masters programmes selected • UCD involved in three of them as participant institution

  3. 3 Programmes • International Humanitarian Assistance • International Management • Labour Studies

  4. What is the current situation of the programmes? • Oldest programme in its 6th cycle (NOHA), newest in its first (International Management) • 2002/03: students from over 10 countries enrolled on programmes • Use of Socrates to provide study abroad periods

  5. Difficulties? • Multidisciplinary approach – may cross faculties • Different academic calendars • Diferent academic expectations from students • Different cultural and university backgrounds among students

  6. Strong points for students? • Multidisciplinary • May allow specialisation • Mixture of backgrounds, cultures, nationalities of students • High profile courses

  7. Value for your department? • Links with other institutions and faculties • Brings in international students • Allows departments to assess their place in bigger systems and to set appropriate targets

  8. Value for UCD? • Exposure to outside ideas and systems • Development of networks • Financial

  9. Recommendations? • Resource implications are large – it must work • Potential is huge, but so is the risk • Sustainability means commitment from home institution

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