European
Studies (ES)
EUROPEAN STUDIES
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
University in Sarajevo
Center for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate
Studies
in partnership with
University of Bologna, London School of
Economics and Political Science and Faculty of Economics
in Sarajevo
M.A. in European Studies
Goals of the Program
The strategic objective of Bosnia and Herzegovina is
to enter the European Union. There are numerous obstacles
along the way, generated as a consequence of historical
events in this part of Europe, the previous socio-economic
system and the recent war.
One of the ways to accelerate the process of fulfilling
conditions for accession into the European Union is education
of all the individuals who can use their knowledge and
skills to mobilize others and initiate activities that
will lead us in that direction.
The main goal of the postgraduate program in European
studies is to provide excellent education to the young,
who will then be able to share their newly acquired knowledge
in their respective fields, and will thus help others
integrate more smoothly into this powerful, sophisticated
and auspicious community.
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the subject matter
the students are to master if they are to acquire expertise
in European integrations in general, this program will
be organized at the level of the University of Sarajevo.
This will assure a better understanding of different aspects
of European history, politics, culture, economy, law,
etc.
In order to reach the main goals of this postgraduate
program, during its course it will be necessary to find
a balance between two complementary objectives. The first
objective is to introduce the European Union as an already
defined integration of all the highly developed countries
of this continent. The second is a detailed analysis of
the current possibilities and perspectives of Bosnia and
Herzegovina from the point of view of its transition into
a state that fulfills conditions for accession to the
EU.
Who Is This Program For?
The program is designed for all graduate students who
have a need and a desire to contribute to the process
of transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina towards the European
Union, as well as to its successful positioning once it
enters the integration process.
The reason for such a loosely defined target group is
the clearly emphasized interdisciplinary nature of the
program. The program invites participation of individuals
not only from all fields of science, but also from different
institutions, such as all types and levels of state administration,
businesses, non-governmental organizations, education,
media, etc.
As for state institutions, this program is particularly
attractive for current and future diplomats, officials
and experts from all levels of government, from different
ministries, the judiciary, etc. Current and future business
managers may benefit greatly from this program, since
there are great interest in international business collaboration
with EU.
In addition to state and business, non-governmental organizations
are becoming the third important factor in the development
of any society. Their role in the European Union will
be very interesting, thus making adequate knowledge of
such organizations absolutely necessary.
It is also important for educational and scientific institutions,
media, etc. to employ personnel with expertise in European
matters, in order to disseminate such knowledge among
the general public.
It is therefore clear that the postgraduate program in
European studies should indeed be intended for a wide
circle of individuals from different walks of life in
Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Structure of the Program and Methodology
The two-year program is divided into four semesters, with
three semesters representing the lecturing period, and
the fourth semester intended for the finalization of the
MA dissertation. A total of 330 hours of lecturing is
divided among eleven courses each with 30 hours of lecturing.
A minimum of 25 lectures per course will be used for theme
presentations by course leaders as well as international
and domestic guest lecturers. Additionally, students are
expected to participate in discussions tutorials on individual
current issues. Each course will have at least two lectures
from the European Union, mostly from the lecturers from
the participating universities.
For each course, students will select themes for written
examination papers, in accordance with their professions,
jobs or interests, and in agreement with their course
leaders. Students will have individual consultations and
additional reading available for the preparation of their
written papers. There will be an oral exam at the end
of each course. Course leaders will be responsible for
conduction examinations and grading written papers.
Students also have to serve an internship period between
300 and 500 hours in one of the institutions or organization
related to their interest and MA thesis research.
In fourth semester students are required to write an MA
dissertation between 60 and 80 pages in length and to
defend it in front of the Commission composed of a minimum
three members including the MA dissertation supervisor.
Attendance of all components of the Program is compulsory
for issuance of the MA diploma by the University of Sarajevo
and University of Bologna. Bologna's standards will be
applied in the implementation of the program: mobility
(of students, lecturers, researchers), ECTS, partnership
among universities (issuance of the joint degree) and
in addition, European dimension of higher education.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are required to hold a high standard university
degree. Fluency in English is a necessary prerequisite
for admission. The criteria for the selection processes
are: outstanding academic quality and relevant background,
relevant professional experience, strong motivation and
language proficiency, interpersonal and communication
skills. The program is designed for minimum 30 and maximum
35 students, which will be selected through the examination
of the application form and relevant required documentation:
BA diploma, transcripts, TOEFL (minimum score of 550)
or equivalent. An interview may be also designed if necessary.
For additional information, please contact:
MAIDA OMANOVIC
Center for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies
University in Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 8, 71 000 Sarajevo
Tel/Fax: +387 33 668 683, 668 685, 668 687
e-mail: maida@cps.edu.ba
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