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.
Cluster
Public Policy & Governance
The MAS ETH DC combines studies at ETH with an extended on-the-job training at an international organization, where students get to know the complex reality of development cooperation in the field.
Programme structure
Programme description
Graduated MAS students will have acquired an understanding of local and global development challenges as well as the tools and methods to find innovative solutions to address them. The programme focuses on strengthening both conceptual and theoretical skills, as well as developing analytical, practical and social competences necessary to successfully pursue a career in the development cooperation.
Objectives
Preparation of postgraduate students for a career in development cooperation.
Professional perspectives
The MAS Programme qualifies graduates for a career in development cooperation and for research, policy, and industry positions with a focus on sustainable development.
Programme structure
- Study semester: Courses on major issues of development and development cooperation
- Project assignment (8 - 10 months): On-the-job training at an international organization abroad
- Advanced training courses: Block courses to deepen knowledge in methods of development cooperation and policy issues
Tuition languages
English: 100 %
Degree
Master of Advanced Studies with the title ’MAS ETH in Development and Cooperation’ (MAS ETH DC)
Credit points
66 ECTS credits
Target group and requirements
Target group
Postgraduates of all disciplines who are interested to start a career in development cooperation.
Requirements
A Master’s degree acknowledged by ETH or equivalent educational qualifications. Two-step selection process, assessing academic qualifications, practical experience and personal suitability for a career in development cooperation. Interviews: May 2020.
Required language skills
English: C1 - Show proficiency scales
Examination languages
German or English
Time and place
Start
Autumn Semester 2022 (September)
Duration
Approximately 20 months
Application period
1 January-28 February 2022 (Later applications are not accepted)
Location
ETH Zurich and a low or middle-income country during the project assignment.
Tuition fee
CHF 6,260 for the entire programme. The cost of the project assignment (return air ticket, on-site living cost, complementary insurance) are covered through SDC funding.
Deregistration fee
After 30 days upon admission: CHF 3000
Application
Online-Application
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Questions about the application
ETH 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
Additional application documents
- 2 references (address, phone, e-mail), concerning your academic and/or professional qualifications (no reference letters)
- 1 essay in German or English with a max. of 1500 words. Please outline a topic currently discussed in international cooperation that deserves particular attention.
- 1 motivation letter
Please send all documents together with the application form to the School for Continuing Education.
Organiser
Programme management
Prof. Isabel Günther und Dr. Fritz Brugger
Information
ETH Zurich, NADEL, Clausiusstrasse 37 (CLD), 8092 Zurich,
Tel. 0041 (0)44 632 42 40, info [a] nadel[.]ethz[.]ch
Responsible body
ETH Zurich, D-GESS, NADEL - Center for Development and Cooperation
Website
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Subject(s)
Development Cooperation
