Public Administration

Profile of the Programme

The Program develops the skills, abilities and knowledge necessary for improving public governance and enhancing leadership in the public sector. It prepares students to deal with real-world problems and challenges and make the best out of emerging opportunities in public services organizations. Graduates shall be able to work as executives, managers and/or policy analysts in whole spectrum of public services organizations (i.e. national government, local government, non-governmental organizations, and the nonprofit sector).

The program blends together the best theories and practices, as well as it encourages original contribution and specialization. It maintains an interdisciplinary approach to public administration and public management. Modules include public policy making, management and implementation. Focus is also placed on systematic research on case studies in Europe, the US and the rest of the world.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctoral Degree)

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

  1. Develop a rich theoretical background in relation to public administration, public management and public governance
  2. Use knowledge in order to understand the complexity of public policy development, management and implementation.
  3. Analyze and evaluate real problems and propose options and solutions
  4. Identify priority issues and manage planning and executive tasks to address them.
  5. Build analytical and communication skills in the working environment.
  6. Acquire managerial skills according to the structure, function and requirements of a public sector organization.
  7. Have applied knowledge of contemporary practices and sophisticated methods and models in public governance.
  8. Develop critical and analytical thinking by promoting innovation and leadership in public services organizations.

International Relations and European Studies

General Objectives of the Program

The general objectives of the program are to:

  • Promote thorough examination and research by giving students the opportunity to specialise in International Relations and European Studies, as well as Political Science and other related domains within the broader field of Social Sciences. The systematic development and enrichment of knowledge in the aforementioned fields is an important asset for those who wish to work in a number of professions, sectors and organisations.
  • Provides postgraduate education to holders of a Bachelor degree in International Relations, Political Science, History or other relevant Bachelor degrees, as well as to individuals who intend to work in fields relevant with international affairs (e.g. in the public sector, especially in services under Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defence or Commerce, in multinational firms, in international organisations such as the UN and the EU, in academic institutions and research centres, in non-governmental organisations etc).
  • Develop the level of knowledge and skills of post-graduate students in the relevant domains.
  • Achieve deep understanding of the complexity of international affairs, as well as of the paramount importance of theoretical and methodological competence when dealing with them.

Special Objectives of the Program

The special objectives of the program are to:

  • Assimilate basic concepts in the fields of International Relations and European Studies (i.e. international system, international cooperation, international organisation, regional integration, international and ethnic conflict, international security etc). This is an important prerequisite for developing an in-depth approach to complex issues such as the European Integration process, political, economic and social dimension of interstate relations, civil, international and regional conflicts, terrorism, energy dependence and energy security etc. The program pays special attention on issues related with the Republic of Cyprus and its EU membership, as well as Cyprus’ geographic position in the East Mediterranean and the greater Middle East.
  • Provide the necessary knowledge in relation to the rich theoretical and research tradition pertaining to a series of fields, such as theory of international relations, European and regional integration, international political economy, international security, asymmetric threats, conflict management and conflict resolution etc. The program is structured in a way that allows students to specialise in the areas of their special interest, after having acquired the basic foundations of theory and methodical research, and basic knowledge in the fields of International Relations and European Studies.
  • Provide the students with a broad understanding of the political, social and economic evolution of the international system in the 20th and 21st centuries as well as the new evolving international and regional environment. The role of law, diplomacy, private and non-governmental agents in the international system will form a vital part of this understanding. Moreover, the relative political and economic power of states, the role of international organizations such as the United Nations, and the existence of conflict will provide major foci for the program as a whole.

Career Prospects

The program applies to to individuals who intend to work in fields relevant with international affairs (e.g. in the public sector, especially in services under Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defence or Commerce, in multinational firms, in international organisations such as the UN and the EU, in academic institutions and research centres, in non-governmental organisations etc).

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctorate Degree)

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

  1. Critically evaluate key trends and developments within the field of International Relations and European Studies.
  2. Effectively utilize research methods used in the field of International Relations, European Studies and the Social Sciences.
  3. Readily deal with the complexity of the field of study and its relation to other subjects.
  4. Engage in debates within the field of study.
  5. Discuss recent world history and the European integration process in an intelligent and analytical way.
  6. Independently identify analyze and evaluate complex issues relating to International Relations and European Studies using a variety of theoretical approaches and methodological tools.
  7. Evaluate the complexity of the field and analyze related issues both orally and in writing as well as organize and lead discussions regarding issues of an international nature.
  8. Independently analyze, interpret and reflect upon key trends in development within world politics.
  9. Critically analyze research within the field of study.
  10. Communicate in English language both orally and in written form at (near) native level.
  11. Employ organizational and analytical skills to allow them to research international phenomena competently with a minimal amount of assistance.
  12. Make efficient use of libraries, bibliographical material and academic research.

Law and Politics in the European Union

Profile of the Programme

Aims and objectives of the program are to:

  • Promote an interdisciplinary approach and research by giving students the opportunity to specialize in Public and International Law, Political Theory, Political Science, International and European Studies, as well as other domains that fall within the broader field of Political Science. The systematic development and enrichment of knowledge in the aforementioned fields is an important asset for those who wish to work in a number of professions, sectors and organizations.
  • Provides postgraduate education to holders of a Bachelor degree in Law, Social Science, or other relevant Bachelor degrees, as well as to individuals who intend to work in fields relevant with legal science (e.g. as lawyers, judges, legal consultants in companies and in other private organizations).
  • Provide postgraduate education to individuals who intend to work in the public sector, semi-public organizations, the local administration, public agencies and organizations, non-governmental organizations, or in the diplomatic corps.

The specific objectives of the program are to:

  • Assimilate basic concepts in the fields of Public Law and Political Science. This is an important prerequisite for developing an in-depth approach to complex issues.
  • Provide the necessary knowledge in relation to the rich institutional and legal issues pertaining to a series of fields, such as the constitutional organisation of the state and governance, human rights, the operation of the EU and its interconnection with member states and national jurisdictions, current developments in public administration (corporate governance, e-government, new mechanisms of accountability and transparency), the design and implementation of social policy with reference to modern social and economic justice theories etc.

The program is structured in a way that allows students to specialise in the areas of their special interest, after having acquired the basic foundations of interdisciplinary and methodical research, and basic knowledge in the fields of Public Law and Political Theory.Τhe programme aims to serve as, inter alia, a “workshop” for, and a developmental field of, a structured interdisciplinary culture, through the identification of the complexity of spatial problems, but also through the careful delineation of disciplines and methodological approaches of legal science and political science respectively.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctorate Degree)

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

  1. Develop knowledge of basic concepts, principles and theories in the fields of Public Law and Political Science.
  2. Demonstrate skills related to the content and to the particular objects of the cognitive field.
  3. Apply the necessary methodological tools in order to conduct independent research on specific issues or problems in the specialist fields of Public Law and Political Science.
  4. Utilise the basic concepts, principles and theories, as well his/her specific knowledge of the various objects of the cognitive field, in order to conduct the aforementioned independent research.
  5. Combine in an interdisciplinary manner the methodological and cognitive tools of legal and political science respectively, in order to deliver innovative approaches and proposals.
  6. Develop his/her own specific theories on which to base the interdisciplinary and methodical approach to specific issues and problems.
  7. Combine theoretical and empirical knowledge, so as to be able to treat simple or complex issues that arise in professional areas of interest.
  8. Identify priority issues, which deserve analysis and evaluation at national, European or international level.
  9. Implement the necessary analytical, organisational, managerial, and communication skills required in order to get involved in his/her professional fields of interest, both nationally and internationally.
  10. Utilise the necessary supplies and the associated culture in the pursuit of continuous improvement of his/her individual skills and competencies after the completion of studies.

Evaluate and propose improvements in institutional organization systems and in procedures related to the subjects of the programme, especially in processes of the wider area of public administration.

Law of the Economy and of the Enterprises

Profile of the Programme

Το μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα Δίκαιο της Οικονομίας και των Επιχειρήσεων προσφέρεται από το Ελληνικό Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο (Ε.Α.Π) και το Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας (Κοινό/Διαπανεπιστημιακό Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Σπουδών, Joint Degree).

Ειδικός σκοπός του μεταπτυχιακού προγράμματος «Δίκαιο της Οικονομίας και των Επιχειρήσεων» είναι η εξειδίκευση πτυχιούχων συγκεκριμένων σχολών σε σύγχρονα θέματα δικαίου των επιχειρήσεων και των εμπορικών συναλλαγών σε ευρωπαϊκό και διεθνές επίπεδο, με απώτερο στόχο την ολοκλήρωση του Μεταπτυχιακού Προγράμματος Σπουδών με την εκπόνηση Διπλωματικής Εργασίας σε σύγχρονα γνωστικά αντικείμενα.

Η Διπλωματική αυτή Εργασία θα πρέπει να ανταποκρίνεται στα επιστημονικά πρότυπα, όπως έχουν διαμορφωθεί από τους ισχύοντες κανόνες δικαίου σε κοινοτικό επίπεδο. Ο απόφοιτος μέσα από την εκπόνηση ενός υψηλού επιστημονικού επιπέδου Διπλωματικής Εργασίας εξειδικεύει ης γνώσεις του σε συγκεκριμένα γνωστικά αντικείμενα υπό την πλήρη και συνεχή παρακολούθηση του επιβλέποντα Καθηγητή, ολοκληρώνοντας με τον τρόπο αυτό τη διεύρυνση του επιστημονικού τους υποβάθρου στις γνωστικές περιοχές του Δικαίου, των Οικονομικών και της Κοινωνίας της Πληροφορίας.
Το Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα παρακολουθώντας συνεχώς τις εξελίξεις σε εθνικό, ευρωπαϊκό και διεθνές επίπεδο προβαίνει στην αναμόρφωση, στον εμπλουτισμό και στην επικαιροποίηση του εκπαιδευτικού υλικού των Θεματικών Ενοτήτων.

Οι φοιτητές θα παρακολουθούν τις Θεματικές Ενότητες με τη μεθοδολογία της ανοικτής εξ αποστάσεως εκπαίδευσης.

Κύριος στόχος της διάρθρωσης των μαθησιακών αποτελεσμάτων είναι η διεύρυνση της δεξαμενής γνώσεων των φοιτητών και η ανταγωνιστική ένταξη τους στην αγορά εργασίας σε εθνικό, ευρωπαϊκό και διεθνές επίπεδο. Περαιτέρω, το περιεχόμενο του Μεταπτυχιακού Προγράμματος Σπουδών προσφέρει στους αποφοίτους τη δυνατότητα της προσαρμογής στα νέα δεδομένα της επιστήμης και της τεχνολογίας.

Κριτήρια Εισδοχής

Οι Προϋποθέσεις Εισαγωγής του προγράμματος είναι οι ακόλουθες:

  • Αίτηση εισδοχής υπογεγραμμένη
  • Αναλυτικό βιογραφικό σημείωμα
  • Αντίγραφο πτυχίου πρώτου κύκλου σπουδών (180-240 ECTS credits)
  • Αναλυτική βαθμολογία στην οποία αναγράφεται και ο βαθμός του πτυχίου
  • Πιστοποιητικό γνώσης της Αγγλικής γλώσσας – αφορά όσους έχουν παρακολουθήσει πρόγραμμα προπτυχιακών σπουδών σε γλώσσα άλλη από την Αγγλική. Απαιτείται επίπεδο γνώσης τουλάχιστον Β2, σύμφωνα με το Κοινό Ευρωπαϊκό Πλαίσιο Αναφοράς για τις Γλώσσες (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
  • Αντίγραφο Δελτίου Ταυτότητας ή Διαβατηρίου
  • Πρόσφατη ηλεκτρονική φωτογραφία

Σημείωση:
Όπου στα προηγούμενα γίνεται αναφορά σε:

α. Πτυχιούχους Τμημάτων Πανεπιστημίων ή Τ.Ε.Ι., εννοούνται οι πτυχιούχοι τμημάτων ελληνικών Πανεπιστημίων ή Τ.Ε.Ι. ή οι έχοντες ισότιμους και αντίστοιχους τίτλους της αλλοδαπής αναγνωρισμένους από το ΔΙ.Κ.Α.Τ.Σ.Α. ή το Δ.Ο.Α.Τ.Α.Π. ή το Ι.Τ.Ε. αντίστοιχα ή οι κάτοχοι πρώτου κύκλου σπουδών των ως άνω τμημάτων ομοταγών ιδρυμάτων της αλλοδαπής*.
β. Πτυχιούχους Πανεπιστημίων ή Τ.Ε.Ι., εννοούνται οι πτυχιούχοι ελληνικών Πανεπιστημίων ή Τ.Ε.Ι., οι έχοντες ισότιμους τίτλους της αλλοδαπής αναγνωρισμένους από το ΔΙ.Κ.Α.Τ.Σ.Α. ή το Δ.Ο.Α.Τ.Α.Π. ή το Ι.Τ.Ε. αντίστοιχα ή οι κάτοχοι πρώτου κύκλου σπουδών ομοταγών ιδρυμάτων της αλλοδαπής*.
Με τον όρο δε Πανεπιστήμια εννοούμε Πανεπιστημιακές Σχολές, Πολυτεχνεία και την Ανωτάτη Σχολή Καλών Τεχνών.

* Επισήμανση: Σύμφωνα με την παρ. 7, αρ. 34 του ν. 4485/2017 «Δίπλωμα Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών δεν απονέμεται σε φοιτητή του οποίου ο τίτλος σπουδών πρώτου κύκλου από ίδρυμα της αλλοδαπής δεν έχει αναγνωριστεί από το Διεπιστημονικό Οργανισμό Αναγνώρισης Τίτλων (Δ.Ο.Α.Τ.Α.Π.), σύμφωνα με το ν.3328/2005 (Α’80)».

Προσφερόμενες θέσεις: 300

α) Εκατόν εβδομήντα πέντε (175) θέσεις καλύπτονται από πτυχιούχους Νομικών Σχολών Πανεπιστημίων της Ελλάδας ή της Κύπρου ή ομοταγών ιδρυμάτων άλλων χωρών.

β) Εκατόν δέκα (110) θέσεις να καλυφθούν από πτυχιούχους Τμημάτων Πολιτικών Επιστημών, Διεθνών και Ευρωπαϊκών Σπουδών, Οικονομικών Επιστημών, Οργάνωσης και Διοίκησης Επιχειρήσεων, Λογιστικής και Χρηματοοικονομικής, Δημόσιας Διοίκησης και Διοικητικής Επιστήμης, από ΑΕΙ ή ΤΕΙ της Ελλάδας ή της Κύπρου ή ομοταγών ιδρυμάτων άλλων χωρών καθώς και οι απόφοιτοι άλλων Τμημάτων που εντάσσονται στα ανωτέρω επιστημονικά πεδία.

γ) Δεκαπέντε (15) θέσεις να καλυφθούν από πτυχιούχους άλλων σχολών της Ελλάδας ή της Κύπρου ή ομοταγών ιδρυμάτων άλλων χωρών οι οποίοι δεν πληρούν τα ανωτέρω ακαδημαϊκά κριτήρια εισαγωγής, και οι οποίοι θα προσκομίσουν έγγραφα με επαγγελματική εμπειρία στη θεματολογία του ΜΠΣ. Οι Υποψήφιοι αυτοί θα τύχουν αποδοχής με απόφαση της Συντονιστικής Επιτροπής του προγράμματος και αφού παρακολουθήσουν με επιτυχία προπαρασκευαστικό μάθημα (foundation course) πριν την έναρξη της ακαδημαϊκής χρονιάς.

Για την παρακολούθηση του ΠΜΣ είναι απαραίτητη, επιπλέον της γλώσσας διδασκαλίας, η επάρκεια γνώσης της Αγγλικής γλώσσας, επιπέδου τουλάχιστον Β2.

Access to Further Studies

Οι απόφοιτοι του προγράμματος μπορούν να γίνουν δεκτοί σε σπουδές τρίτου κύκλου (Διδακτορικές Σπουδές).

Public Administration and Governance

Whether you are interested in entering the public sector employment market or in enhancing your qualifications, this degree will help you build skills required

The MPA in Public Administration and Governance at EUC provides students with a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of public sector administration. Courses from the fields of Social Sciences, Law, Economics and Marketing equip students with a skills set necessary in an increasingly diverse society.

Students are exposed to analytical research, budget management, policy development and community involvement. The degree prepares one for a fulfilling career in government, semi-governmental and nonprofit organizations, or provides a solid foundation for research in the field.

Our graduates work in:

  • Local and National Public Administration
  • Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
  • Political Parties and Associations
  • Public Relations
  • Consultancy

Public Health

With the healthcare industry being considered the fastest growing sector of the economy, increased demand exists for skilled public health administrators

The MPH in Public Health at EUC prepares students to manage healthcare operations and to assess and improve quality standards to assure a high level of care. Students are equipped with knowledge and skills in scientific, management and leadership foundations that allow them to apply WHO policy and local healthcare infrastructure demands.

The program provides students with in-depth knowledge and skills to foster professional growth and research skills to contribute positively to the field. The program’s online delivery allows working students the opportunity to upgrade their qualifications. Graduates are able to contribute to efforts of disease prevention, life prolongation and health promotion through organized efforts of public and private organizations.

Graduates work in:

  • Government Hospitals
  • Private Hospitals
  • Private Sector
  • Research Centres

Modern and Contemporary Greek and European History

Program’s Purpose

The Program aims at the postgraduate education and academic expertise in Modern and Contemporary History in order to provide professional qualifications and wider training to people with special interests on this field. It mainly addresses to holders of degrees of Philosophical and Pedagogical Schools, as well as Departments of History, Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, European Studies, Mass Media, Journalism, Greek and European Civilization, and other similar Schools and Departments. It offers the opportunity of training and professional development to teachers, public servants and other professionals, as well as the opportunity of specialized training to young people who have just obtained their degrees. The goal of the program is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the historical past, of its importance and of its impact on current affairs.

Program’s Structure

The total duration of the Program is three academic semesters. In order to successfully complete their studies, students need to accumulate 90 ECTS. The program is offered in Greek.

In the first semester, students attend four compulsory courses. In the second semester they attend three compulsory courses and one elective course. Each of the courses (compulsory and elective) corresponds to 7.5 ECTS. Students are assessed in each course through a) one written assignment during the semester, and b) final exams at the end of the semester. Written assignments make up 30% of the final grade, whereas final exams make up 70% of the final grade.

In the third semester, students write their MA dissertation), which corresponds to 30 ECTS. The MA dissertation cannot be shorter than 10,000 words and longer than 15,000 words. The MA dissertation is defended orally by the student in front of a three-member committee.

Courses

1st Semester
Code Course’s title Type ECTS
DHIST601 Historical Studies. Theory and methodology of History Compulsory 7.5
DHIST 602 Modern Greek History (1821-1914) Compulsory 7.5
DHIST 603 Modern European History (1789-1914) Compulsory 7.5
DHIST 604 British rule in the Ionian Islands and in Cyprus Compulsory 7.5

 

2nd Semester
Code Course’s title Type ECTS
DHIST 605 Greek-Turkish relations Compulsory 7.5
DHIST 606 Contemporary Greek History (1914-1981) Compulsory 7.5
DHIST 607 Contemporary European History (1914-1989) Compulsory 7.5
DHIST 608 History of the Republic of Cyprus Compulsory 7.5
DHIST 609 Greek political parties (19th-20th century) Compulsory 7.5
DHIST 610 History of European Integration Compulsory 7.5

 

3rd Semester
Code Course’s title Type ECTS
DHIST 600 MA Dissertation Compulsory 30

 

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