Continuing Education Master’s Programme
Digital International Affairs (D.I.A)
The Continuing Education Master’s Programme Digital International Affairs (D.I.A.) prepares graduates for international careers in digital environments. Students develop an understanding of the impact of digitalisation on structures and processes of international relations (for example in the field of diplomacy or international security). At the same time, their competences in the application of digital technologies, data and research methods are promoted.
The Master's program is carried out in cooperation with Vienna School of International Studies.
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Please note: The application for the Master's program is possible via the application platform of the Vienna School of International Studies.
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Degree
Master of Science (Continuing Education) - MSc (CE)
Duration/ECTS-Credits
4 semesters / 120 ECTS-Credits
Study code
UC 999 066
Start
September 2024
Language of instruction
Englisch
Cost
15.500 EUR
(academic year 2025-26)
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Qualification profile
Graduates
- are familiar with central concepts, theories and debates in the academic discussion of the political, economic and legal dimensions of contemporary and historical international relations.
- can describe and critically reflect on the nature and impact of digitalisation in different dimensions of international relations.
- can formulate research questions and develop research designs.
- are proficient in common techniques for generating, processing, analysing and visualising data.
- are able, under the guidance of a supervisor, either to write a scientific paper on a relevant problem or to work on the (further) development of a digital application with a relevant connection.
Target Group
This Continuing Education Master’s Programme is aimed at
- students interested in further academic education in the field of international relations or digital (social) sciences.
- students interested in working in the field of international and transnational relations (e.g. in the field of diplomacy, politics, public administration, media, etc.).
Requirements
For being admitted to the Master’s programme, a completed Bachelor’s programme at a university is required.
The selection process includes written applications from the participants (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, transcript of records of studies, diploma certificate, language certificates in English, two academic letters of recommendation), which are reviewed by the course directors.
Contact
Univ. Prof. Dr. Martin Senn
Department of Political Science
Universitätsstraße 15
6020 Innsbruck
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Martin Senn
Department of Political Science
Dates
To be announced
Location
The courses take place at the Vienna School of International Studies.
Modules
The Continuing Education Master’s Programme is structured in six compulsory and four elective modules.
Compulsory modules:
- Core Module 1: Contemporary and Historical International Affairs - Fundamentals
- Core Module 2: Contemporary and Historical International Affairs – Advanced Advanced Module 1: Patterns of Digitalisation in International Affairs
- Tools Module
- Preparation of the Master’s Thesis
- Master’s Thesis Defence
Elective modules:
- Advanced Module 2: Big Data
- Advanced Module 3: Texts and Networks
- Advanced Module 4: Communication and Campaigning
- Advanced Module 5: Experiments and Visualisations
Registration
General information on the registration.
The participation in a Continuing Education Master’s Programme requires the admission as a continuing education student.
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