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MAS ETH Mediation in Peace Processes (MAS ETH MPP) | |
Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule Zürich, ETHZ | |
Location | Zürich, Zurich region, Switzerland |
Category | Politics Career |
type | MAS |
The MAS Programmes aim to give greater depth or interdisciplinary breadth to an original academic qualification or may lead to a change of profession. They correspond to at least 60 ECTS credits, require a Master’s thesis or project work and generally last between one year full-time and two years part-time. Master of Advanced Studies This description is only available in English. ClusterPublic Policy & Governance A globally unique programme aimed at preparing the next generation of peace mediators. Bringing together renowned scholars and mediators, it is both academic and practitioner oriented. Programme structureProgramme descriptionThe MAS ETH MPP aims to prepare the next generation of mediators to solve violent political conflicts. Multi–disciplinary in character, it combines a strong academic foundation with an explicit practitioner orientation. The curriculum draws on the logic of mediation that conflict parties decide together on the content of a peace agreement, and the mediator assists them by shaping the process. ObjectivesThe goal is to provide participants with the necessary knowledge, skills and techniques to effectively mediate violent political conflicts. Participants gain knowledge of the theory and practice of mediation in peace processes and internalise the necessary skills and techniques of mediation. Professional perspectivesCareer perspectives of a MAS graduate include working in a formal track one or track one–and–a–half mediation team; working in a conflict context where there is no formal mediator; being engaged in mediation support through a foreign ministry, the United Nations, a regional organisation or a relevant non–governmental organisation (NGO); shaping mediation policy; and being engaged in research and policy organisations (e.g. think tank, university) seeking to link mediation practice and research. Programme structureSix face-to-face modules over two years, self-study, two written papers. Topics covered: Conflict analysis & basic skills for mediators, negotiation/mediation theory & methods, mediation content in theory & practice, mediation process design, advanced mediation skills & tools, mediation simulation. Additional informationTeaching modalities: As an academically based, practitioner-oriented programme, the MAS uses a combination of the following teaching forms: lectures, exercises, self-study, group/team work, case studies, flipped classrooms, written work, oral presentations, role plays, integrated simulations, interactive exercises, and blended learning. Tuition languagesEnglish: 100 % DegreeMaster of Advanced Studies with the title ’MAS ETH Mediation in Peace Processes’ (MAS ETH MPP) Credit points60 ECTS credits Target group and requirementsTarget groupMediators who work in formal track one and track one-and-a-half mediation teams led by a chief mediator; in conflict contexts where there is no formal mediator; in mediation support units; or in research and policy organisations seeking to link mediation practice and research. RequirementsApplicants must hold a Master’s degree acknowledged by ETH or equivalent educational qualifications. Additional selection criteria include career perspectives, relevant professional experience, and English language competency. Required language skillsEnglish: C1 - Show proficiency scales Examination languagesEnglish Time and placeStartNovember 2021 (every second year) Duration2 years, part-time; 1,800 hours Application period01.02.-31.07.2021 (late applications may be accepted upon request until 20.09.2021) LocationETH Zurich Tuition feeCHF 55,000 for the entire programme Deregistration fee30 days or more after admission CHF 10 000 ApplicationOnline-Application?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsce.ethz.ch%2Fen%2Fapplication%2Fanmeldung.html&module=edu&id=1400" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://sce.ethz.ch/en/application/anmeldung.html Questions about the applicationETH Zurich, School for Continuing Education, HG E 17-18.5, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Tel. 0041 (0)44 632 56 59 , info [a] sce[.]ethz[.]ch Application documents?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sce.ethz.ch%2Fbewerbung%2Fbewerbungsunterlagen-mas-mba.html&module=edu&id=1400" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.sce.ethz.ch/bewerbung/bewerbungsunterlagen-mas-mba.html Additional application documentsBesides your letter of motivation and C.V., please provide any additional documents related to your work experience of mediation in peace processes and career perspectives in this field (e.g. recommendation letters, institutional career pathways), if these are available. Please also clarify if you are being sent by an organization (e.g. MFA) and indicate how you plan to be mentored (e.g. by the foreign ministry sending you, the UN, a regional organization, NGO, or another entity with mediation expertise) in your mediation work during and after the programme. OrganiserProgramme managementProfessor Andreas Wenger (Programme Director) and Professor Lars-Erik Cederman (Deputy Programme Director) InformationETH Zurich, Professor Andreas Wenger, Director of the Center for Security Studies (CSS), Tel. 0041 (0)44 632 40 25 and Responsible bodyETH Zurich, Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (D-GESS), Center for Security Studies (CSS) Website?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mas-mediation.ethz.ch%2F&module=edu&id=1400" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.mas-mediation.ethz.ch/ Information material?url=https%3A%2F%2Fethz.ch%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fethz%2Fspecial-interest%2Fstudy-programme-websites%2Fmas-mediation-dam%2Fdocuments%2FMAS%20ETH%20MPP%20Brochure_.pdf&module=edu&id=1400" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/study-programme-websites/mas-mediation-dam/documents/MAS%20ETH%20MPP%20Brochure_.pdf Subject(s)Political Sciences | |
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