The MA in the Politics and Economics of Contemporary Eastern and South Eastern Europe aims at offering a comprehensive and in depth analysis of both political and economic developments in the region, emphasising the interrelation between the two, and setting their institutional and social context.
The program aims at:
(a) preparing students for careers in business, government, NGOs and international organizations operating in Eastern and Southeastern Europe;
(b) strengthening and extending the skills and the specialized knowledge of those already following such careers,
(c) preparing students for PhD study.
The program also intends to promote and strengthen research in the area of Eastern and Southeastern Europe, involving graduate students in relevant research projects.
Founded in 1957, University of Macedonia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Thessaloniki (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Central Macedonia. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Edesa, Naousa. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs, Greece, University of Macedonia (UoM) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Macedonia (UoM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 62 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Greek higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.