Master: MBA in Cultural Diplomacy and the Global Economy

MBA in Cultural Diplomacy and the Global Economy: Babes-Bolyai University in cooperation with the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy




The degree is offered and awarded by the Babes-Bolyai University (BBU) in cooperation with the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD).




Where: Germany: Berlin; Romania: Cluj-Napoca




When: Year Round




Overview: The MBA in Cultural Diplomacy and the Global Economy is a two-year program consisting of two semesters in Berlin and two at the Babeş-Bolyai University.

Harnessing the potential of cultural diplomacy as a sustainable, responsible business strategy, the MBA in Cultural Diplomacy and the Global Economy equips students with a comprehensive training in macroeconomic principles, business management strategy and marketing with an emphasis on a unique brand of diplomacy that furthers the social and cultural power of the private sector. This unique approach to international business ensures that the leaders of tomorrow are adequately prepared for the challenges of an ever-changing and increasingly interdependent world.




The Key Objectives of the program are:
•To provide students with an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of global economics and Cultural Diplomacy, as well as the basics and foundations of how the fields work together.

•To explore the historic and recent developments in international economics and cultural diplomacy and to prepare students for future developments in the evolving global economy.

•To analyze the developments in the field of cultural diplomacy and to create and apply strategies of how cultural diplomacy can further influence, support, and strengthen the activity of the private sector.

•To enable students to develop successful projects applying the practice of cultural diplomacy and international economics.

•To analyze the strategic and ethical foundations of corporate social responsibility programs and corporate philanthropy with regards to Cultural Diplomacy.




Setting Description: The MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy is a two-year program consisting of two semesters at the Babes-Bolyai University and two at BBU Berlin Campus at the ICD in Berlin.




The MBA program follows the conventional university structure of a two-year course divided into four different semesters. Students are offered an array of optional courses to accompany mandatory courses, professional training semester and the final thesis. The first semester will be undertaken in Berlin, and the second in Romania. In the second year the students will begin the first semester in Berlin and will undertake a practical development and training semester at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy and then produce a final thesis on a related topic of choice.

These modules have been designed to provide a balance between historical, current and future perspectives of the Global Economy and Cultural Diplomacy. Topics range from Cultural Diplomacy at the corporate, strategic and management level. And focus on International Business and Communications, Globalization, and Crisis Management, as well as Economic Governance, International Organizations, and Contemporary Politics. Many of these courses will focus on the practical applications of Cultural Diplomacy and political economic thought and theory, as well as current transnational and international economic business activities.




This unique combination of study and work at two different institutions provides the crucial support and experience that an MBA student in Cultural Diplomacy and the Global Economy needs in order to flourish in today’s globalized world.

The structure and geographical division of the courses provides students with access to different cultures that will enhance cultural awareness and understanding of different political and economic norms, as well as providing a useful platform on which to broaden the areas of study offered within the program.







Program Value:

•The program offers students a core curriculum in international business education, preparing the future leaders of tomorrow for the leadership, marketing and strategic skills they will need to build careers in economics or business.

•Students will have access to an expert faculty with experience in international economics and diplomacy, and will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in a changing global order.

•Students will obtain an expertise in cultural diplomacy, currently an underutilized but increasingly significant business tool.

•The curriculum and faculty prepare graduates for careers in academia, economic governance, advocacy and all branches of the international private sector.

•Students will be uniquely situated to create and implement their own programs of corporate cultural diplomacy.

•The program will allow students to study with distinguished and renowned faculties from around the world, enabling contacts with experts in organizations affiliated with international business and economics




Program Cost: Tuition for the MBA in Cultural Diplomacy and the Global Economy is €3,000 per semester (and total of €12,000)




Subjects: Business Administration-Commerce and Management, International Relations




To apply: The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies

Master: MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy

MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy: The Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI) in Cooperation with the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy

The degree is offered and awarded by the Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI University) in cooperation with the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD).

Where: Germany: Berlin; Portorož – Piran, Slovenia

When: Year Round

Overview: Offered by the EMUNI in partnership with the ICD, the program will combine the traditional academic components of International Relations with a concentration on Euro-Mediterranean Studies and a focus on the role of soft power and cultural diplomacy in contemporary global affairs.

The Key Objectives of the program are:
• To provide students with an in depth understanding of the theory and practice of international relations within the contemporary interdependent world placing a particular emphasis on cultural diplomacy within this framework
• To educate students about cultural diplomacy within the context of the political, economic and cultural pillars upon which sustainable international relations are based.
• To analyze soft power and hard power strategies within the international relations discourse in the recognition that each element is mutually important and compatible in what Prof. Joseph Nye has characterized as “smart power.”
• Since the Euro-Mediterranean is one of the most vibrant when it comes to both the need for cultural diplomacy and the application of cultural diplomacy, by focusing on this region, students will gain a valuable education that is transferable to any international context their future careers might take them. A comprehensive understanding of the theory, history and practice of Euro-Mediterranean Studies within the international relations field will lead to proper understanding and application of cultural diplomacy in both the Euro-Mediterranean context as well as in the global arena.

The MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy is a 4-semester program (12-15 months) consisting of two semesters in Berlin, one at The Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI) in Portorož – Piran, Slovenia and a thesis to be completed either in Berlin or Slovenia, or at a location of the student’s choice.

This unique combination of study and work at two different institutions provides the important support and experience that an MA student in Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations needs in order to flourish in today’s globalized world.

The structure and geographical division of the courses provides students with access to different cultures that will enhance cultural awareness and understanding of different political and economic norms, as well as providing a useful platform on which to broaden the areas of study offered within the program.

Setting and Course Description: The MA program follows the conventional university structure of a 4-semester course. Students are offered an array of optional courses to accompany mandatory courses, professional training opportunities and the final thesis. The first and second semester will be undertaken in Berlin, and the third in Slovenia. The students will then produce a final thesis on a related topic of choice.

Courses have been designed to provide a balance between historical, current and future perspectives. Topics range from nation-branding and unilateral cultural diplomacy to contemporary German foreign policy, international organizations, Contemporary European Politics and so forth, with a focus on Euro-Mediterranean issues. Many of these courses will focus on the practical applications of Cultural Diplomacy and political economic thought and theory, as well as current transnational and theories and practices in the Euro-Med region.

Program Value:
•Students will have access to an expert faculty with experience in international politics and diplomacy, and will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work in a complex global order.
• Students will obtain an expertise in cultural diplomacy, which is currently a rare yet, rapidly increasing and important field within the public sector, private sector and civil society.
•Students of this program will be significantly advantaged in the political arena against students who simply obtain an MA in international relations.
•The Program offers students a special focus on Euro-Mediterranean issues, which will prepare the student for a vast array of career opportunities in this region and across the world.
•During the “Professional Training” semester of the MA students will be able to create and implement their own programs of cultural diplomacy.
•Graduates will discover that the curriculum and faculty prepare them for evolving careers in academia and all public and private international sectors.
•Career Service - The ICD and EMUNI see it as an integral part of the MA to support and assist our students in acquiring the careers that they seek. Therefore during semester 3 of the program, together with the support of our faculty advisors and our career services department, we will create a strategy with the student of how to proceed immediately from the MA to the career of their choice, should that be the desire of the student.
•The program will allow students to study with distinguished and renowned faculty and meet with guest speakers from Slovenia, Germany, Europe, and across the world, and will enable contact with and access to experts and organizations associated with international relations and the Euro- Mediterranean region, as well as current and former politicians and other stakeholders.

Program Cost: Tuition for the MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy is €3,000 per semester (and total of €12,000).

To apply: The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies

Scholarships: University of Western Australia is offering scholarships for International Students, 2012

Scholarships for International Research Fees (SIRFs) in the field of Philosophy at University of Western Australia, 2012

Study Subject(s):Philosophy
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: The University of Western Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:
-Applications for SIRF scholarships are rated according tot he following criteria:(a) Academic achievement;(b) English languate achievement;(c) Research training achievement; and(d) Proposed research environment.Allocation of scholarships is the outcome of a competitive ranking and selection process in which applications are scored and ranked by Schools, Faculties and the University Scholarships Committee, according to these common criteria on the basis of evidence provided.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The aim of the UWA SIRF scheme is to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas in which the University has specialised research strengths and to support Australia’s research effort. Successful applicants can expect to become members of a research team working under the direction of senior researchers and in an area which has attracted external resources.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31/08/2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

PhD - Scholarship: PhD Scholarships at the Centre for Environmental and Resource Economics #CERE in Umea / Sweden

PhD student in Economics Specifically in "green energy" demand and consumer choice
We are looking for a PhD candidate with the ability to do high-quality research on "green energy demand and consumer choice. The overall aim of the PhD project is to understand how consumers  make choices and what factors that drives peoples preferences. This is vital for designing policies that are effective, acceptable, and feasible.

The focus of this project is on household preferences concerning energy sources and demand for energy, both for electricity and transportation. Preferences may be both time variant, as well as context variant. That is, over time consumer preferences may change as a result of changes in social
norms through the whole society. The research here will focus on changes in consumer choice both over time and between different types of consumers by adopting two different approaches on energy demand. In particular, two issues will be investigated: 1. preference stability and the value of 'green energy" in a multi-country setting 2. preference heterogeneity and the value of "green energy" in
a multi-country setting The data-analysis will be based on two substantial surveys organized and developed by the OECD in 2008 and 2011. In addressing both questions, there are econometric challenges, and one aim of this project is to develop/adapt methods to address these challenges.

The PhD candidate will work in a larger research environment specialized in different aspects of environmental and resource economics. The research group consists of researchers in economics, environmental economics and economic history. The candidate will be linked to the Centre for Environmental and Resource Economics (www.cere.se) with currently approximately 30 researchers employed by Umeå University or the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. The Centre is hosted at the department of economics, Umeå School of Business and Economics, Umeå University (www.econ.umu.se).

We look forward to receiving your application!
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PhD student in Economics: specifically in Environmental and Energy Economics 
We are looking for a PhD candidate with the ability to do high-quality research on energy issues. The overall aim of the PhD project is to gain a deeper understanding of the functioning of energy markets and how various policy decisions have affected energy supply.

The PhD candidate will work in a larger research environment specialized in different aspects of environmental and resource economics. The research group consists of researchers in economics, environmental economics and economic history. The candidate will be linked to the Centre for Environmental and Resource Economics (www.cere.se) with currently approximately 25 researchers employed by Umeå University or the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. The Centre is hosted at the department of economics, Umeå School of Business and Economics, Umeå University (www.econ.umu.se).

We look forward to receiving your application!
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PhD - Scholarship: PhD Scholarships in Statistics, econometrics and actuarial sciences at Université catholique de Louvain in Louvain-la-Neuve / Belgium

Context
Under the framework of the 5-year research project "Stochastic Modelling of
Dependence: Systems under Stress", sponsored by the Académie Louvain, the
Université catholique de Louvain opens up to four PhD positions in statistics,
econometrics or actuarial sciences.
The overall goal of the research project is to construct new ways of measuring and
modelling risks in systems with intricate dependence structures, moving towards model
assumptions that better reflect real life complexity. Particular attention is to be paid to
the behaviour of such systems in periods of distress, that is, upon the arrival of
shocks, after structural breaks, or when comovements between risk factors are higher
than usual.
The specific topics for the open positions are:
1. Time Series Analysis: Development of multivariate mixed models (panel data,
factor models) of nonstationarity (structural breaks, local stationarity).
2. Nonlinear Dependence and Actuarial Risk Theory: Copula models,
extremal dependence, interplay between stochastic orderings and dependence
concepts, effect of the dependence structure in optimal decision problems.
3. Financial econometrics: Modelling high-dimensional volatility matrices in
dynamic models, including model construction, estimation, prediction, and
testing.
4. Functional Data Analysis: functional vector autoregession, functional
classification and prediction, weak dependence, minimax theory.
Profile
• You have completed (or you are near completion) of a five-year Master in Statistics,
Actuarial Sciences, Econometrics or related fields (e.g. applied mathematics,
probability, physics, engineering, ...) with honours.
• Strong interest in quantitative and mathematical modelling.
• Decent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of French is not
required.
• Final-year master undergraduate students are especially encouraged to apply.
Center for Operations Research and Econometrics (CORE)
Institut de statistique, biostatistique et sciences actuarielles (ISBA)
Terms of employment
You will receive a tax-free monthly grant for two times two years. The position is a pure
research position, that is, with (almost) no teaching or administrative obligations.
Research environment
The project is a joint venture between CORE and ISBA (formerly known as the Institut de
statistique), two renowned research centres of high international reputation. Equipped with
modern computing facilities, a statistics library, a vivid visitors program and ample funding
for scientific travel, they provide a stimulating place for scientific research. Regularly
organized short courses, workshops, and seminar series (all in English) are given by
international short and long-term visitors. A high percentage of the PhD students graduate
and succeed in starting a promising career, be it in academia or industry. CORE and ISBA
have numerous academic contacts, including those to neighboring fields (medicine,
agronomy, social science, economy, finance and engineering) as well as collaborations with
industry. CORE and ISBA are located in the heart of the modern, vivid and international
UCL university campus at Louvain-la-Neuve, in close proximity of Brussels and its
international airport, and in short travel distance to other European capitals.
How to apply
Your job market package should include the following elements:
1. A motivation letter, including your preferred topic in the above list and the names of
two contact persons
2. A detailed curriculum vitae
3. A list of past courses and grades
4. A copy of your relevant diploma(s)
5. A written work, for instance your master thesis or a paper you have written
Please send your application by email or by regular mail to
Mrs. Nancy Guillaume,
Université catholique de Louvain,
Voie du Roman Pays 20 (L1.04.01)
B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
(: +32 (0)10 474354;
:: nancy.guillaume@uclouvain.be;
www.uclouvain.be/isba - http://www.uclouvain.be/core
The deadline for application is : July 1, 2012
Contact
Prof. Johan Segers (johan.segers@uclouvain.be)
Prof. Luc Bauwens (luc.bauwens@uclouvain.be)
Prof. Michel Denuit (michel.denuit@uclouvain.be)
Prof. Christian Hafner (christian.hafner@uclouvain.be)
Prof. Jan Johannes (jan.johannes@uclouvain.be)
Prof. Rainer von Sachs (rvs@uclouvain.be)
Prof. Sébastien Van Bellegem (sebastien.vanbellegem@uclouvain.be)

Conference: Borders and Places, Bounds and People, Korca, Albania, 14-21 August 2012‏

ACTION CENTER FOR THE SURVEY OF CULTURAL DYNAMICS AND CULTURAL INTERACTIONS




CALL FOR APPLICATIONS




APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 15th




First International Summer Convention in Korça to be held at the city of Korça, Albania, under the topic Borders and Places, Bounds and People

Tuesday,August, 14 2012 - Tuesday, August, 21 2012




A multidisciplinary festival aiming to develop and strengthen international cooperation by gathering one world in one place.

Our goal is to build an intercultural networking environment for students, to encourage exchange of their ideas and good practice, and to promote international understanding amongst students. In this way through its topic “Borders and Places, Bounds and People” we wish to build alliances and demolish bounds amongst youth.

We aim to fight discrimination, racism and social exclusion. ISCiK will welcome young people regardless of nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, region background and other forms of social differentiation. There will be no age limits to participate in the convention. Eligible to apply are undergraduate, MA and doctoral students from any Balkan, European or other country.




The activity is half lecture and half solidarity activities.

Applicants choose one of five parallel workshops: Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS),Human rights controversies: Gender, minorities and religion, Local and central: the Politics of Traditions in the Nation-State before and after communism, Visual and Audio (Photography, Miniature Painting, Music-Love&Evolution), Media challenge and citizens.




We invite applications for participation in an intensive 1-week summer school with activities and workshops in an atmosphere of warmth, trust, and acceptance, and leaded by the topic “Borders and Places, Bounds and People” we expect that participants understand, accept, and value diverse backgrounds which can help young people and adults thrive in this ever-changing society.







Format




There will be a total of 5 regular workshops, 5 parallel workshops each day. The language in all workshops and lectures will be English, therefore active and passive command of English is expected. ISCiK will be combined with domestic cultural activities and a trip at the city of Pogradec.




All workshops will be oriented towards theoretical and practical applications and spend roughly half of their time on open discussions. Participants will be strongly encouraged to work on their own data and research problems to get the most out of the summer school experience.

Faculty members are renowned specialists and experienced teachers in their fields. They will be willing for help and advice during and out the workshops.

On the last day, Participants will have the opportunity to interact in a Round Table session, where they will present their ideas to the rest of the participants. Participants will be expected to prepare their presentations ISCiK starts.

Confirmed Lecturers




Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS)

Mr. Akan Ajdini, Tirana Business Center Manager, ProCredit Bank Albania .




Human rights controversies: Gender, minorities and religion

Dr.Cecilie Endresen, postdoctoral fellow, University of Oslo




Local and central: the Politics of Traditions in the Nation-State before and after communism

Dr. Corina Iosif Sirbu, researcher Institute of Folklore , Academy of Science , Cluj-Napoca

Ms.Eni Papa, University of Tirana.




Visual and audio

Ms. Inis Shkreli, Babes Bolyai University , Cluj-Napoca

Photography: Eliano Kalemi, Photographer

Painting: Jozita Shkreli, Artist

Music-Love&Evolution: Jordan Lorrius and Semaj Collins-Douglas, Artists




Media challenge and citizens

Ms. Marjola Ruka, Humboldt University of Berlin




Keynote Speaker

Mr. Oliver Stahl

CEO Snackbox Express und Früchtebox Express , Liechtenstein .

Master: MA in Jewish Studies at Tel Aviv University

Tel Aviv University offers the world's only one-year intensive MA in Jewish Studies taught in English in a Hebrew speaking environment.
 

This new MA offers a series of intimate encounters with the classical texts of Jewish culture, from biblical through medieval to modern.

This unique program is:

Text-centered and skills oriented. It aims to equip students for work·in education, museums and other institutions, and to provide an excellent foundation for PhD research. Interdisciplinary. Courses include Bible, History of Hebrew language, Rabbinic exegesis and midrash, comparative approaches to Talmudic and Christian texts, Jewish mysticism, Medieval philosophy and kabbalah, Ancient Jewish magic, and Modern Jewish thought·
Web Page of the Announcement : http://humanities.tau.ac.il/jewish_studies/