Master's Program (Continuing Education)

International Relations and Urban Policy

part-time

 

International Relations and Urban Policy

Vienna’s city management is a model for many political systems and urban centers. At the same time, the federal capital is the location of important international organizations and diplomatic missions. Against this background, the English-language, interdisciplinary Master's Program (Continuing Education) aims to combine the topics of diplomacy, administration, political management and applied political science. High potentials in international and municipal organizations will develop their leadership and management skills and specialize in international affairs and urban policy.

Department
Administration, Economics, Security, Politics
Thema
Networking

Highlights

  • English-language program with international networking

  • Unique combination of applied political science, diplomacy, political management and administration

  • Specialization in International Affairs or Urban Policy

     

    Facts

    Final degree

    Master of Arts (Continuing Education), MA(CE)

    Duration of course
    4 Semesters
    Organisational form
    part-time

    Tuition fee

    once payment € 14.900,-

    Alternative model1

    + ÖH premium / semester

    ECTS
    120 ECTS
    Language of instruction
    English

    Currently no application possible

    Study places

    24

    1 Alternative model for installments can be found under "Costs"
    To initiate your application, email us at irup@fh-campuswien.ac.at or use the contact form at the bottom of the page.

    Before the studies

    You work in administration or in an international environment and would like to significantly expand your professional portfolio. “Think global” is not simply a catchphrase for you, but reflects your entire mindset. You are able to view developments in a larger context and recognize multidimensional connections. Complexity does not frighten you, but instead encourages you to uncover structures and potential in order to achieve good solutions. In any case, your aim is to share social responsibility and to professionalize administrative processes and decisions.

    Why you should study with us

    Excellent network

    You will build a sustainable network from day one of your studies.

    New ways of thinking

    We invite you to join us in linking topics and thinking in a completely new way.

    Selected teachers

    Decision-makers and experts in their field will teach you at our university.

    Do you still have questions about the study?

    Make an appointment with course coordinator Hessam Habibi Doroh irup@fh-campuswien.ac.at for a a personal consultation via Zoom.

    • Completed Bachelor, Master or Diploma degree and
    • at least two years of relevant professional experience in the field of administration, economics or politics (e.g. in international organizations, in the political-administrative system, NGO, private company). A commission decides on the suitability of applicants in individual cases.

    To apply you will require the following documents:

    • Birth certificate
    • Proof of citizenship
    • School leaving certificate or university entrance qualification exam
    • Proof of completed degree program
    • Letter of motivation and detailed CV with photograph

    To initiate your application, email us at irup@fh-campuswien.ac.at or use the contact form at the bottom of the page.

    Please note:

    It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session. Your application will be valid as soon as you upload all of the required documents and certificates. In the event that some documents (e.g. references) are not available at the time you apply, you may submit these later via email, mail or in person by no later than the start of the degree program.

    The admission procedure is a two-step process. In the first step, all the formal requirements are examined. In addition, the curriculum vitae and the letter of motivation are important elements that provide information about your previous performance. If the basic eligibility for acceptance is fulfilled, applicants will be invited to an admission interview. This interview is conducted on the basis of a structured guideline and also serves to review basic scientific knowledge through the completion of special tasks.

    In order to ensure the inter-subjectivity of the results, the admission interview is conducted by at least two people from the core team of the academic course. The specializations are only offered if there are a minimum number of participants.

    A commission decides on the suitability of applicants in individual cases.

    Costs

    The program fee is determined according to the actual costs. In addition to the tuition fee, you will also have to pay the ÖH student union fee (ÖH premium) each semester.

    Variant A

    Variant A assumes that you will complete and pay for the entire program. In this model, you will pay the entire fee prior to the start of the program in a single payment of € 14.900,-.

    Single payment: € 14.900,-
    (Due approximately 4 weeks before the start of the first semester.)

    Variant B

    This model offers you the possibility to pay the program fee in four installments of € 3.850,-. If you decide to leave the program early, you will still have to pay the entire fee.

    Installment per semester: € 3.850,- (total amount: € 15.400,-)
    (In each case due about four weeks prior to the start of the semester)

    Variant C

    This model takes into account the possibility of leaving the program after each semester and is ideal for those who want to keep the option open to leave the program early.

    First, second and third semester, each: € 4.870,-
    Fourth semester: € 2.140,- (total amount € 16.750,-)
    (In each case due about four weeks prior to the start of the semester.)

    Can I afford the degree program?

    Financial aid is available for continuing higher education programs and for courses and seminars.

    You can find information about funding agencies under grants and scholarships.


    During the studies

    As a qualified employee in international and municipal organizations, this English-language master's program provides you with well-founded academic training with extensive expertise in leadership and management.

    We take into account your specific needs by offering two specializations: International Affairs and Urban Policy. You will get to know management tools that support you in mastering specific problems in international affairs and in urban politics and develop guidelines for sustainable solutions in an urban, as well as international environment.

    You combine your professional experience with profound scientific know-how and benefit from access to current research in Applied Political Sciences. During the course you will work on current topics and questions from your own professional experience. In a lively exchange with your fellow students and lecturers, you will build a network in which the latest knowledge circulates. The City of Vienna actively supports this network.

    Many of the lecturers are top experts with management responsibility who come from public administration or renowned universities. You contribute current topics from your successful professional practice. You are also invited to join our fireside chats for an in-depth and practice-oriented exchange.

    You will conclude the program with an internationally recognized Master of Arts (Continuing Education).

    The master's program benefits from its close cooperation with the City of Vienna. With its political and administrative experience in public services and city management, Vienna is a role model for many metropolises and urban areas and is an important source of knowledge.

    We place great emphasis on imparting intercultural knowledge as well as digital skills, especially in the areas of e-governance and e-diplomacy. You will apply this knowledge in city diplomacy as an international instrument of local urban administration, with the aim of creating a prosperous and sustainable environment.

    The program opens up new perspectives for European and international governance and for networking between regional and international institutions, for example through a study trip to EU institutions in Brussels and international organizations in Vienna.

    Would you like to expand your professional experience? Optionally, you can complete an internship with an international organization in or outside Vienna or with municipal departments of the City of Vienna.

    You will combine basic political and legal knowledge such as international law, actors in the international system, international politics, etc. with practical elements such as leadership, e-diplomacy or e-governance in order to manage challenges in politics or politically related fields. Based on this, you will formulate sustainable solutions for an urban environment, especially in a European context.

    You will learn to politically and administratively control urban living spaces. Above all, this means gaining the ability to act on the basis of cybernetic analysis and control models.

    In order to analyze and evaluate questions of public order and to design creative solutions for the metropolitan areas with a large number of political decision-makers and interest groups, you will further develop your problem-solving capacities.

     

    Student voices

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    Portrait Leila Cavalic

    “For me personally, the specialization modules in International Affairs were the highlight, since we had the opportunity to extensively discuss International Relations.”

    Leila Cavalic studies International Relations and Urban Policy.

     

    Curriculum

    Module LO1MGO1 European and International Governance

    LO1MGO1 European and International Governance

    2.5 SWS   7 ECTS

    Examination

    : Written Exam

    2.5 SWS
    7 ECTS
    MG01C4 Introduction to International Law | ILV

    MG01C4 Introduction to International Law | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    • Approaching modern IL, its history and structure, the key principles and the main sources of IL
    • Peace and Security in the UN  system (collective security, the functioning of the UN Security Council, UN peacekeeping operations), case studies
    • The peaceful settlement of international disputes (negotiations, good offices,mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement)
    • The International Court of Justice (ICJ) and other international tribunalsRefugee Law, the legal aspects of the migration crisis
    • International Humanitarian Law
    • Regional frameworks of multilateral cooperation (e.g. EU, Council of Europe, NATO, OSCE)

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    International Law Documents, 13th Edition edited by Malcom D. Evans, Oxford University Press, 2017

    Akehurst’ s Modern Introduction to IL, 8th Ed., Routledge

    UN official website and additional internet sources as appropriate

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MGO1C1 Introduction to the European Union | ILV

    MGO1C1 Introduction to the European Union | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    • Historical development of the EU
    • Legal basis (treaties)
    • EU institutions
    • European and national law
    • EU budget and multi-annual financial framework

    Teaching method

    Blended learning: self-study of given literature, lecture and discussion to deepen and apply the subject matter

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Written Exam

    Literature

    Fontaine P. (2015). Europe in 12 Lectures. European Commission, Brussels (https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/2d85274b-0093-4e38-896a-12518d629057)

    Krastev I. (2017). After Europe, Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania Press

    Van Middelaar L. (2013), The Passage to Europe. How a Continent Became a Union, Yale University Press

     

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MGO1C2 International Governance and Institutions | ILV

    MGO1C2 International Governance and Institutions | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    • Foundations of International Relations and the Global System of States
    • Theories of International Relations and the Role of Law and Organizations
    • The Landscape of International Governance and Institutions
    • Contemporary Challenges and Global Crisis (Global Financial Crisis and COVID-19) and the Future of International Relations
    • Role of Civil Society

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods; discussion and students’ presentations

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Dunne T., Kurki M., Smith S. (2016). International Relations Theories, Oxford.

    Oates, J. (2020). Constituent Power and the Legitimacy of International Organizations: The Constitution of Supranationalism, Routledge.

    Reus-Smit, C. and D. Snidal (2010). The Oxford Handbook of International Relations, Oxford.

    Rixen T., Viola L., and M. Zürn (2016). Historical Institutionalism and International Relations: Explaining Institutional Development in World Politics, Oxford.

    Slaughter S. (2019). The Power of G20, Routledge.

     

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MGO1C3 City Diplomacy | ILV

    MGO1C3 City Diplomacy | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    • International Organizations and Cities & Regions: the role of UN Habitat, OECD, EU
    • The State of World Cities and international developments
    • City Diplomacy – the Role of Cities & Regions in International Relations
    • Multilayered Diplomacy of Cities & Regions 
    • City Diplomacy and Civil Society

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, discussion and students’ presentations

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Acuto M. (2013). Global Cities, Governance and Diplomacy: The Urban Link, Taylor&Francis. 

    Andranovich, G.  (2001). ‘Olympic Cities: Lessons Learned from Mega-Event Politics’, Journal of Urban Studies, vol. 23.

    Keating M. (1999). ‚Regions and International Affairs: Motives, Opportunities, Strategies’, in Aldecoa F. and Keating M., Paradiplomacy in Action: The Foreign Relations of Subnational Governments, Frank Cass.

    Van der Pluijm R. (2007). City Diplomacy: The Expanding Role of Cities in International Politics, Clingendael.

    Wang J. (2006). ‘Localising Public Diplomacy: The Role of Sub-National Actors in Nation Branding’, Place Branding, Vol. 2.

     

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MGO1C5 Fireside Chats/Public Lectures on Current Topics | UE

    MGO1C5 Fireside Chats/Public Lectures on Current Topics | UE

    0.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    The content of the lectures and talks is related to urban policy and international affairs.

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods and discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Literature selected by invited speakers.

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module LO1MGO2 Governance of Public Services of General (Economic) Interest

    LO1MGO2 Governance of Public Services of General (Economic) Interest

    2 SWS   5 ECTS

    Examination

    : Written Exam

    2 SWS
    5 ECTS
    MGO2C1 Socioeconomic Theories | ILV

    MGO2C1 Socioeconomic Theories | ILV

    1 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    The students are, after finishing the course, able to

    • Identify major theories and trends in socio-economic thought
    • Assess the impact of the Austrian school at international level
    • Theorize pros and cons of public infrastructure ownership (like health care, transport, water management, etc.) and public sector based provision of services of general (economic) interest (public utilities, etc.)
    • Theorize the pros and cons of market based provision of services of general interest 
    • Assess relevant contexts for innovative and effective procurement/forms of cooperation

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods and discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Roncaglia, A. (2017). A Brief History of Economic Thought, Cambridge University Press.

    Cubeddu, R. (2015). The Philosophy of the Austrian School, Routledge.

    Polanyi, K (1944).The Great Transformation, Farrar & Rinehart.

    Hayek (1944). The Road to Serfdom, Routledge.

    Mowbray, Martin (2011): What became of The Local State? Neo-liberalism, community development and local government, in: Community Development Journal, 2011, Vol. 46(suppl1), pp i132-153

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MGO2C2 Legal Framework of SGI/SGEIs in the European Union | UE

    MGO2C2 Legal Framework of SGI/SGEIs in the European Union | UE

    0.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    • Essentials of EU procurement law and EU state aid law
    • Interplays with EU competition law
    • Disambiguation of Terminologies: SGIs/SGEIs
    • Legal Contextualization of SGIs/SGEIs as a concept
    • Remunicipalization from a legal point of view and relevant jurisdiction

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods and discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Sánchez Graells, Albert (2015): Public procurement and the EU competition rules.

    Szyszczak, Erika (2014): Services of General Economic Interest and State Measures Affecting Competition, in: Journal of European Competition Law & Practice, 2014, Vol. 5(7), pp 508-518.

    Szyszczak, Erika M. [Editor] (2013): Financing services of general economic interest: reform and modernization. The Hague: Asser Press.

    MacDonald, David et al. (2019): The New Water Wars. Struggles for Remunicipalisation, in: Water Alternatives, Vol 12, June 2019, pp 322-333.

    Cumbers, Andrew; Becker, Sören (2018): Making sense of remunicipalisation: theoretical reflections on and political possibilities from Germany’s Rekommunalisierung process, in: Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, 2018, Vol. 11(3), pp.503-517

    Pidd, Michael (2012) Measuring the performance of public services : principles and practice, Cambridge University Press,

    Ferry Laurence, Saliterer Iris, Steccolini Ileana, Tucker Basil (2019): The Research-Practice Gap on Accounting in the Public Services: An International Analysis, Palgrave

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    MGO2C3 Management of SGI/SGEIs. Case Studies | UE

    MGO2C3 Management of SGI/SGEIs. Case Studies | UE

    0.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    • European Case Studies
    • Outcome Assessment
    • Learnings and Conclusions 

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods and discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Priemus, Hugo (1995): How to abolish social housing? The Dutch case International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, March 1995, Vol.19(1), pp145-155

    Kádár Horváth, Ágnes (2016): Assessment of Competition in EU Liberalised Energy Markets in 2016, Theory, Methodology, Practice, 2017, Vol.13(2), pp35-44

    Gialis, Stelios et al. (2011): Theoretical Perspectives and Empirical Facts on Water Sector Privatization: The Greek Case Against European and Global Trends, in: Water Resources Management, Apr 2011, Vol.25(6), pp.1699-1719

    Poliak, Milos et al. (2017): FINANCING PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES FROM PUBLIC FUNDS. (Report), in: Transport Problems, 2017, Vol.12(4), p.61 (12).

    Koprić Ivan, Wollmann Hellmut, Marcou Gérard (eds.) (2018) Evaluating Reforms of Local Public and Social Services in Europe: More Evidence for Better Results, Palgrave Macmillan

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module LO2MML1 Political Management

    LO2MML1 Political Management

    2.5 SWS   6 ECTS

    Examination

    : Written Exam

    2.5 SWS
    6 ECTS
    MML1C1 Management of Complex Systems | ILV

    MML1C1 Management of Complex Systems | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    • Dealing with complexity and complex systems
    • Principles of management cybernetics
    • Principles of organizational cybernetics

     

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, Group work, Presentation, Discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Espejo, Raul, Reyes, Alfonso (2011). Organizational Systems: Managing Complexity with the Viable System Model, Berlin Heidelberg: Springer

    Adams, M. J., Tenney, Y. J., & Pew, R. W. (2017). Situation awareness and the cognitive management of complex systems. In Situational Awareness (pp. 43-62). Routledge.

    Voronin, A. (Ed.). (2017). Multi-Criteria Decision Making for the Management of Complex Systems. IGI Global.

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MML1C2 Organization Theories - Useful Methods and Techniques in Political and Municipal Contexts | ILV

    MML1C2 Organization Theories - Useful Methods and Techniques in Political and Municipal Contexts | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    • Organization theories - systems theory and constructivism
    • A systemic approach to organizations and individuals
    • Geographical and cultural impacts on organizational issues
    • Differences of organizational cultures in political and municipal contexts from an intercultural perspective

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, Group work, Presentation, Discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Pryor, M. G., Humphreys, J. H., Taneja, S., & Toombs, L. A. (2011). Where are the new organization theories? Evolution, development and theoretical debate. International Journal of Management, 28(3), 959.

    Shafritz, J. M., Ott, J. S., & Jang, Y. S. (2015). Classics of organization theory. Cengage Learning

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MML1C3 Transformation Management / Evolving Resilience and Cooperation | ILV

    MML1C3 Transformation Management / Evolving Resilience and Cooperation | ILV

    0.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    • Resilience of organizations and individuals with focus on political and municipal contexts
    • Principles of learning organizations
    • Theory of transformation
    • Effective change and transformation processes with focus on political and municipal contexts

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, Group work, Presentation, Discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Lessem, R., & Schieffer, A. (2016). Transformation management: Towards the integral enterprise. CRC Press.

    Uhl, A., & Gollenia, L. A. (Eds.). (2016). A handbook of business transformation management methodology. Routledge.

    Uhl, A., & Gollenia, L. A. (2016). Transformation Management Survey: Current State of Development and Potential of Transformation Management in Practice. In Business Transformation Essentials (pp. 29-40). Routledge.

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    MML1C4 Stakeholder Management in Political and Municipal Contexts | ILV

    MML1C4 Stakeholder Management in Political and Municipal Contexts | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    • Theory of stakeholder approach
    • Stakeholder management as integral part of managerial and leadership work
    • Tools for stakeholder management in the NPO, governmental and private sector
    • Stakeholder management in the NPO, governmental and private sector - case studies

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, Group work, Presentation, Discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Johnson-Cramer, M. E., Berman, S. L., & Post, J. E. (2017). Re-examining the concept of ‘stakeholder management’. In Unfolding Stakeholder Thinking 2 (pp. 145-161). Routledge.

    Huemann, M., Eskerod, P., & Ringhofer, C. (2016). Rethink!: Project Stakeholder Management. Project Management Institute

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MML1C5 Strategic Project and Risk Management - Integrated Elements of Political and Municipal Management | ILV

    MML1C5 Strategic Project and Risk Management - Integrated Elements of Political and Municipal Management | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    • Theory of stakeholder approach
    • Stakeholder management as integral part of managerial and leadership work
    • Tools for stakeholder management in the NPO, governmental and private sector
    • Stakeholder management in the NPO, governmental and private sector - case studies

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, Group work, Presentation, Discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Johnson-Cramer, M. E., Berman, S. L., & Post, J. E. (2017). Re-examining the concept of ‘stakeholder management’. In Unfolding Stakeholder Thinking 2 (pp. 145-161). Routledge.

    Huemann, M., Eskerod, P., & Ringhofer, C. (2016). Rethink!: Project Stakeholder Management. Project Management Institute.

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Module LO4MCO1 Digital Competences

    LO4MCO1 Digital Competences

    1.5 SWS   4 ECTS

    Examination

    : Written Exam

    1.5 SWS
    4 ECTS
    MCO1C1 Digital Communication and E-Diplomacy | ILV

    MCO1C1 Digital Communication and E-Diplomacy | ILV

    1 SWS   2.5 ECTS

    Content

    • Institutions & Organizations: Keeping in touch with supporters, members, employees or customers with the aim of activating them for actions if necessary
    • Ladder of Engagement Model
    • Ways and means of establishing contact with target groups
    • Methodical accesses for platform-independent use
    • Adaptation and optimization of messages for the respective channels and target groups
    • E-Diplomacy

     

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Turkle, S. : Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age (2016)
    Nussbaumer Knaflic, C.: Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals (2015)
    Jones, P.: Exactly What to Say: The Magic Words for Influence and Impact (2018)
    Reshetnikova, L. : E-Diplomacy as Instrument for Establishment of Interethnic Relations. In SHS Web of Conferences (Vol. 50, p. 01144) (2018).

     

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    2.5 ECTS
    MCO1C2 Digital Humanism - Actors, Spaces, Practices | ILV

    MCO1C2 Digital Humanism - Actors, Spaces, Practices | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1.5 ECTS

    Content

    • Definitions: Aspects of the digital ecosystem
    • Digital spaces: Nation state,  international space and interconnected models
    • Digital actors: Characteristics, examples, differences
    • Digital Practices: Digital Literacy, Digital Divide, Digital Economy, Digital Education, eDemocracy, Privacy, Security, Surveillance Studies, Net Politics, Digital Commons, Public and Private Spaces, Sustainability of Digital Ecosystem
    • Topics and Peculiarities of the Digital Ecosystem: Liquid Democracy, Right to be forgotten, Deep Web, Internet of Things, Permanent Change et al.
    • Practical aspects

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Ashmarina, S.I. et al. (2019): Digital Age: Chances, Challenges and Future. Berlin: Springer.
    Berridge, G.R. (2015): Diplomacy: Theory and practice, 5th ed. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
    Mayer, K. et al. (2019): Akteure, Instrumente und Themen für eine Digital Humanism Initiative in Wien. Wien: Stadt Wien

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1.5 ECTS
    Module LO4MCO2 Dialogue Competences
    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    MCO2C1 Political and Social Marketing | ILV

    MCO2C1 Political and Social Marketing | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    • Introduction to political marketing
    • Market research and psychographics
    • Political strategy I: USP in politics
    • Political Strategy II: Strategic thinking and resource-based decision-making
    • Political Marketing Communication I (psychology of communication, staying in touch with voters)
    • Political Marketing Communication II (special issue: message control, spin doctoring, crisis communication)
    • The ethics of political marketing
    • Social Marketing I: Principles, Concepts, Strategies and Tactics

     

    Teaching method

    Interactive lectures with discussions, group activities, case studies (e.g., campaigns, elections, social marketing campaigns), individual tasks and exercises (e.g., press releases), simulations (crisis communication press briefing

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Political Marketing  

    Cwalina, W., Falkowski, A., Newman, B. I. (2011). Political marketing: Theoretical and strategic foundations. London and New York: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. 

    Lees-Marshment, J., Conley, B., Elder, E., Pettitt, R., Raynauld, V., Turcotte, A. (2019). Political Marketing: Principles and applications. 3rd Ed. New York: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group.  

     

    Social Marketing  

    Lee, N. R., Kotler, P. (2016). Social Marketing: Changing Behaviors for Good. 5.th ed. Los Angeles: SAGE.

    French J, Gordon R. Strategic Social Marketing London: Sage; 2015.

    Hastings D, Angus K, Bryant C. The SAGE Handbook of Social Marketing. London: SAGE Publications; 2010

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MCO2C2 Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue | ILV

    MCO2C2 Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Multicultural, intercultural, cross-cultural, glocal: definitions, historical background, relevance for Central and (South) Eastern Europe. Inner Orientalism and self-colonization
    • Urbanity as Western concept? Variations of the urban ethos according to cultural and historic factors
    • Public and private space: definitions, characteristics, classification, cultural variety.
    • Social practices of producing and using urban space. Classical theories and their limits (e.g. strolling)
    • Intercultural and interreligious agenda for cities. Urban policy approaches to diversity
    • Creative industries of minority ethnic groups  and ethnical economies
    • Planning intercultural and interreglious neighborhoods
    • Dialogue and divergence in lieux de mémoire (public monuments and public squares)
    • Interreligious dimensions

     

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Appadurai, Arjun (2000): Modernity at Large. Cultural Dimensions of Globalization. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press.

    Landry, Charles (2019): Advanced introduction to the creative city. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publications.

    Lefebvre, Henri (2009): The Production of Space. Malden (Mass): Blackwell.

    Vertovec, Stephen, Robin Cohen (2002): Conceiving Cosmopolitanism: theory, context, and practice. Oxford: Oxford UP.

    Wood, Phil (Ed.) (2009): Intercultural Cities. Towards a Model for Intercultural Integration. Strasbourg: Council of Europe.

    Twiss, S. B. (2018). Explorations in global ethics: Comparative religious ethics and interreligious dialogue. Routledge.

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module LO6MAR1 Methodology and Scientific Working Skills
    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    MAR1C1 Scientific Working Skills and Writing | UE

    MAR1C1 Scientific Working Skills and Writing | UE

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    • Introduction to scientific rules, work and writing
    • Introduction to different types of scientific texts

    Teaching method

    Writing an excerpt and a scientific article; reviewing a scientific article

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Paper

    Literature

    Baglione, L.A. (2016): Writing a Research Paper in Political Science. A Practical Guide to Inquiry, Structure, and Methods, Los Angeles: Sage

    Bailey, S. (2011): Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students, London-New York: Routledge

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    MAR1C2 Methodology | UE

    MAR1C2 Methodology | UE

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    • Introduction to social research strategies
    • Methodological research approaches (qualitative and quantitative)

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, discussion

    Examination

    Final exam: Paper

    Literature

    Matthews, B. & Ross, L. (2010) Research Methods. A practical guide for the social sciences, Essex: Pearson

    Pennings,P, Keman,H. & Kleinnijenhuis,J. ( 2006)- Doing Research in Political Science, London: Sage

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS

    Module LO1MGO3 Good, Urban, Economic and E-Governance

    LO1MGO3 Good, Urban, Economic and E-Governance

    4.5 SWS   10 ECTS

    Examination

    : Written Exam

    4.5 SWS
    10 ECTS
    MGO3C1 Good Governance | ILV

    MGO3C1 Good Governance | ILV

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    • Creation, development, and impact of the concept of 'good governance'
    • Rule of law and democracy
    • Anti-Corruption
    • SDGs and Good Governance
    • Good governance and ethics: business ethics, ethical standards in government, professional ethics
    • E-Governance

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods and discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Addink, H. (2019): Good Governance: Concept and Context, Oxford University Press

    Grindle, Merilee S. 2004. “Good Enough Governance: Poverty Reduction and Reform in Developing Countries.” Governance 17 (4) (October 1): 525–548.

    UN documents on Good Governance

    Homburg, V.(2019). "ICT, e-Government and e-Governance: Bits & bytes for public administration." The Palgrave Handbook of Public Administration and Management in Europe. Palgrave Macmillan, London:. 347-361.

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    MGO3C2 International Political Economy and Governance | ILV

    MGO3C2 International Political Economy and Governance | ILV

    0.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    • Basic Elements of International Trade Theory, Policies and International Money
    • Global Governance in International Economics – the importance of G7, G20, IMF, World Bank and emerging institutions in Asia
    • The Role of Multinational Enterprises in International Political Economy
    • States, Regionals and Markets in the World Economy in the Era of Digitalization and (post-)Era of Globalization

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, discussion and students’ presentations

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Frieden J., Lake D., and Lawrence J. B. (2010). International Political Economy, W.W. Norton.

    Gilpin R. (2001). Global Political Economy: understanding the international economic order, Princeton University Press.

    Herdegen M. (2016). Principles of International Economic Law, Oxford.

    Oatley T. (2012).  International Political Economy: interest and institutions in the global economy, Pearson Longman

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    MGO3C3 Policy Analysis and Governance of City Transformation | ILV

    MGO3C3 Policy Analysis and Governance of City Transformation | ILV

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Cities as Organizations: Interplay of Strategy and Structure, Smart City Governance and Stakeholder Management, New Ways of Collaboration and Impact

    Promoters of Change: The Role of Project Champions, Promoters, Innovation Brokers & Change Agents and Opinion Leaders in Urban Context

    A Critical Review of the Smart City Terminology

    Strategies for City Transformation. Smart City Vienna Framework in Comparison with International Benchmarks

    Measuring & Monitoring Progress: Metrics, Indicators, Rankings 

    Innovative Financing (Guest Speaker)

    Teaching method

    Lectures  with interactive formats, group works,  break-out sessions and discussion

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Literature

    Rodríguez-Bolívar, Manuel Pedro (2015): Transforming City Governments for Successful Smart Cities, Springer.

    Longo, Francesco (2012): Strategic change management in the public sector. An EFMD European case book

    Schein, Edgar H. (1996): Three Cultures of Management. The Key to Organizational Learning, Sloan Management Review, Fall 1996.

    Felin, T, Zenger. T (2014): Closed or Open Innovation: Problem Solving and the Governance Choice. Research Policy 43 (5).

    Rogers, Everett (2003): Diffusion of Innovation. 5th Edition. Chapter 9 The Change Agent, pp 365 – 402.

    Glasmeier, Amy, Christopherson, Susan (2015): Thinking about Smart Cities, in: Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, No 8, p. 3-12.

    Pereira, Gabriela Viale et al. (2018): Smart Governance in the Context of Smart Cities. A Literature Review, in: Information Polity 23(2) May.  

    Albino, Vito et al. (2015): Smart Cities: Definitions, Dimensions, Performance, and Initiatives, in: Journal of Urban Technology. 

    City of Vienna (2019): Smart City Framework Strategy. 2019-2050

    City of Vienna (2017): Smart City Monitoring Report

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    MGO3C4 Smart Project-Management Innovation Toolbox | ILV

    MGO3C4 Smart Project-Management Innovation Toolbox | ILV

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Reducing Complexity via Smart Project Management: 

       Assessment –Selection – Implementation – Scalability

       The Interplay of Digitization, Social and Ecological Sustainability

       Science and Technology Assessment for a Sustainable Urbanization

    The Role of the Citizen:

       Introduction to Diffusion Research – How Innovation spreads

       The Concept of Preventive Innovation

       Citizen Empowerment. Participation, Co-Creation and the Crowd in City Transformation (Guest Speaker)

    Teaching method

    Lectures with interactive formats, group works,  break-out sessions and discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Tharp, J. (2012). Project management and global sustainability. Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2012—EMEA, Marseilles, France. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute.

    TWI 2050 - The World in 2050 (2019): The Digital Revolution and Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Challenges. Report prepared by The World in 2050 initiative. International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Laxenburg, Austria.

    UNCTAD (2014): Science and Technology for Sustainable Urbanization. Current Studies on Science, Technology and Innovation Nº10

    Smith, Ben (2018): The Smart Enough City, MIT Press.

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module LO2MML2 Leadership

    LO2MML2 Leadership

    1.5 SWS   6 ECTS

    Examination

    : Written Exam

    1.5 SWS
    6 ECTS
    MML2C1 Digital Leadership | ILV

    MML2C1 Digital Leadership | ILV

    0.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    • Drivers of the digital revolution
    • VUCA Environment
    • Changes in expectations of leadership
    • Characteristics of digital leadership
    • Leadership approaches and tools in the digital economy
    • Threat landscape of cyber crime
    • Cyber Security Management

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Kreutzer, Ralf; Neugebauer, Tim; Pattloch, Annette: Digital Business Leadership: Digital Transformation, Business Model Innovation, Agile Organization, Change Management, 2018, Berlin Heidelberg: Springer Verlag

    Sheninger, Eric: Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times, 2. Edition 2019, SAGE Publications Inc.

    Mukherjee, Amit: Leading in the Digital World: How to Foster Creativity, Collaboration, and Inclusivity, 2020, The MIT Press

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    MML2C2 High Reliability Organizations | ILV

    MML2C2 High Reliability Organizations | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    • Principles of High Reliability Organizations Theory
    • Commonalities of High Reliability Organizations and political work, municipal, NPO or private organizations
    • Case study: Useful methods and tools of High Reliability Organizations for the political and municipal contexts
    • Military decision-making process and issue of orders
    • Communication skills of High Reliability Organizations, e.g. negotiation skills in hostile environments

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, Group work, Presentation, Discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Weick, Karl E.; Sutcliffe Kathleen M.: Managing the Unexpected: Resilient Performance in an Age of Uncertainty, 2. Edition 2007, Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Son

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MML2C3 Fireside Chats/Public Lectures on Current Topics | UE

    MML2C3 Fireside Chats/Public Lectures on Current Topics | UE

    0.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    The content of the lectures and talks is related to urban policy and international affairs.

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods and discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Literature provided by speakers.

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module LO4MCO3 Negotiation Competences

    LO4MCO3 Negotiation Competences

    2.5 SWS   7 ECTS

    Examination

    : Module Exam

    2.5 SWS
    7 ECTS
    MCO3C1 Introduction to Negotiation Skills | ILV

    MCO3C1 Introduction to Negotiation Skills | ILV

    1 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Negotiation Strategies
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Non-Verbal Communication

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Lewicki Roy J., Barry Bruce, David M. Saunders (2016). Essentials of Negotiation, McGraw-Hill Education.

    Saunders, D., Barry, B. (2015). Negotiation: Readings, Exercises, and Cases, McGraw-Hill Education

    Kavett Hyman (2010). Who Built the Seven Gates of Thebes? A Call to Personalize Social Studies, The Social Studies, Volume 81

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    3 ECTS
    MCO3C2 International Negotiation Skills | ILV

    MCO3C2 International Negotiation Skills | ILV

    1.5 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    • The dynamics of international negotiations and mediations
    • Skills to prepare for negotiations in a range of settings
    • Explaining specific cases of negotiations

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Galluccio, Mauro (eds.) (2015) Handbook of International Negotiation: Interpersonal, Intercultural, and Diplomatic Perspectives, Springer

    Aggestam, Karin, Ann E. Towns (eds.) (2018).Gendering Diplomacy and International Negotiation, Palgrave Macmillan

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Module LO6MAR2 First Part Methods and Research in Social Sciences
    1 SWS
    3 ECTS
    MAR2C1 Empirical Social Research | ILV

    MAR2C1 Empirical Social Research | ILV

    1 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Introduction to qualitative methods
    • Introduction to quantitative methods
    • Practical exercises of both methods based on case studies

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, case studies; blended learning

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Literature

    Lune, H. & Berg, B.L. (2017): Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, London: Harlow

    Keman H.& Woldendorp, J.J. (Eds.) (2016): Handbook of Research Methods and Applications In Political Science, Cheltar: Cheltenham

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    3 ECTS
    1. Urban Policy
    Module LO3MUP Urban Policy and Smart City Governance

    LO3MUP Urban Policy and Smart City Governance

    1.5 SWS   4 ECTS

    Examination

    : Written Exam

    1.5 SWS
    4 ECTS
    MUPC1 Smart City Project Analytics. Case Studies | ILV

    MUPC1 Smart City Project Analytics. Case Studies | ILV

    0.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Smart City Case Studies

       Future Urban Mobility, Energy Management, Construction/Housing, Circular Economy, Climate Adaption,

    Digital City Case Studies

       eGovernment, Internet of Things and AI, Blockchain, Value of Urban Data, OGD, Data Governance 

    Comparison of International Benchmarks

    Smart City Economics

    The Digital Economy and Local Value Added

    The Role of Startups and Scalability

    Teaching method

    Lecture  with interactive formats, group works, break-out sessions and discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Radecki, Alanus; Suska, Petr et al. (20187): Finance and Procurement for Smart Cities. Technical Report 4, Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO.

    Söderström, Ola; Paasche, Till and Klauser, Francisco (2014:): Smart cities as corporate storytelling, City, 18:3, pp 307-320.

    Kerr William; Nanda, Raman (2014): Financing Innovation. Working Paper 15-034. Harvard University and NBER.

    McKenna, Patricia H. (2018): Reconceptualizing social inclusion in the context of 21st century smart cities, in: Choudrie, J. et al. (2018): Social Inclusion and usability of ICT-enabled services, Chapter 3, Routledge.

    Zink, Trevor; Geyer, Roland (2016): There is no such thing as a Green Product, in. Stanford Social Innovation Review, Spring 2016.

    Möller, Jasmin et al. (2019): Sustainable City Logistics: Rebound Effects from Self-Driving Vehicles. Conference Paper, HICL Hamburg. International Benchmarks: Tbd

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    MUPC2 Urban Infrastructure Revisited | ILV

    MUPC2 Urban Infrastructure Revisited | ILV

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Energy Management

    Renewable Energy Generation

    Urban Mobility, Mobility as a Service, Public Transport Services 

    Innovation Management and Data Governance in Public Utilities

    Resilience and Security in Urban Infrastructure

    Business Models and Financial Management of Public Utilities

    Teaching method

    Lecture with interactive formats, group works, break-out sessions and discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Cheltenham, Elgar et al. (2005): Public utilities: management challenges for the 21st century.

    Barns, Sarah (2018): Smart cities and urban data platforms: Designing interfaces for smart governance, in: City, Culture and Society, March 2018, Vol.12, pp 5-12

    Verboven, Hans; Vanherck, Lise (2016): The sustainability paradox of the sharing economy, in: uwf UmweltWirtschaftsForum, 2016, Vol.24(4), pp 303-314

    Schönberg, Tobias et al. (2019): Roland Berger Focus. Making Public Transport Self Sustainable. How public transit companies can operate more profitably with new technology, April 2019, pp 1-17

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    2. International Affairs in comparative perspective
    Module LO3MIA International Relations in Comparative Perspective

    LO3MIA International Relations in Comparative Perspective

    1.5 SWS   4 ECTS

    Examination

    : Written Exam

    1.5 SWS
    4 ECTS
    MIAC1 World Affairs in Comparative Perspective | ILV

    MIAC1 World Affairs in Comparative Perspective | ILV

    0.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    • Interrelation between different selected regions (China and Asia, Middle East, the Americas)
    • Ethnic conflicts in comparative perspective
    • The emergence of new actors in world affairs (NGOs, Cities, etc.)
    • Climate change

    Teaching method

    Lectures, presentations

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Dallmayr, F. (2010). Comparative Political Theory, Palgrave Macmillan

    Rudolph, J. (2016). Politics and Ethnicity: A Comparative Study, Palgrave Macmillan

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    MIAC2 Introduction to EU Policies | ILV

    MIAC2 Introduction to EU Policies | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    • Internal market policy
    • Competition and state aid policy
    • Green deal
    • Innovation and research policy
    • Structural and Cohesion policy
    • Common Foreign and Security policy

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, discussion. Complementary self-study of given literature.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Literature

    The European Union (2018), What it is and what is does. Luxembourg, Publications Office of the European Union (https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/715cfcc8-fa70-11e7-b8f5-01aa75ed71a1/language-en)

    Strohmeier R. and Habets I. (2013), EU Policies: An Overview. From Decision Making to Implementation, Brussels, Centre for European Studies

    Schütze R. (2015), An Introduction to European Law. 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MIAC3 Introduction to International Economic Law | ILV

    MIAC3 Introduction to International Economic Law | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    • Basic Principles of the International Legal Economic Order
    • The Main Actors and Law Makers of International Economic Law
    • Basic Elements of World Trade Law (GATT, GATS, TRIPS, Anti-Dumping Measures) and Regional Trade Agreements
    • Introduction to Mechanisms of International Dispute Settlements and International Commercial Arbitration
    • Comparison and Case Studies of the Regional Market Integrations

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, discussion and students’ presentations

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Herdegen M. (2016). Principles of International Economic Law, Oxford.

    Rolland S. E. (2019). Emerging Powers in the International Economic Order, Cambridge University Press.

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS

    Module LO1MG4 Current Issues
    1 SWS
    4 ECTS
    MUP4C1 Austrian Politics in a Central European Context | SE

    MUP4C1 Austrian Politics in a Central European Context | SE

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Milestones of Austrian/Central European History

    Austrian politics within a Central European context

    Basic elements of Austrian foreign policy

    Austrian social policy and social partnership (Sozialpartnerschaft)

    Austrian political party system

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods and discussion

    Examination

    Final exam

    Literature

    Gehler, M., & Bischof, G. (2017). Austrian Foreign Policy after World War II. In Austrian Foreign Policy in Historical Context (pp. 2-24). Routledge

    Ramet, S. P., & Hassenstab, C. M. (Eds.). (2019). Central and Southeast European politics since 1989. Cambridge University Press.

    Pavlovsky, B. (2019). Austrian foreign cultural policy: Europeanization through the prism of national interests. International Journal of Cultural Policy, 25(7), 933-945.

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MUP4C2 Fireside Chats/Public Lectures onCurrent Topics | UE

    MUP4C2 Fireside Chats/Public Lectures onCurrent Topics | UE

    0.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    The content of the lectures and talks is related to urban policy and international affairs.

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods and discussion

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Literature

    -

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module LO1MGO5 Security, Citizen-Centricity and Social Design
    1.5 SWS
    4 ECTS
    MGO5C1 Security and (Citizen) Sovereignty | ILV

    MGO5C1 Security and (Citizen) Sovereignty | ILV

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Citizen sovereignty: advantages and disadvantages in security matters

    The role of data and statistics: official statistics and dark numbers; data security in research

    The state of European cities: demographic development, mobility and digitalization

    Individual and social aspects: risk perception, vulnerable groups, fear of crime, relevant theories in criminology, subjective and objective safety and security

    Service of public interest: urban resilience, sustainable urban planning, European and national action plans, public private partnership, risk and crises communication

    Security technologies: video surveillance, unmanned aerial vehicles, social media analyses, artificial intelligence

    Case study: analyze problem areas, vulnerable groups, relevant stakeholders and required data; evaluate and apply action plans

    Teaching method

    Lecture, work in groups, discussions, case study

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Bott, H., Grassl, G., Anders, S. (2019): Sustainable Urban Planning. Vibrant Neighbourhoods – Smart Cities – Resilience. Berlin: De Gruyter

    Douglas, M., Wildavsky, A. (1983): Risk and Culture. An Essay on the Selection of Technological and Environmental Dangers. Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press

    Kahnemann, D. (2011): Thinking, fast and slow. New York: Farrer, Straus und Giroux

    Schwind, H.D. (2016): Kriminologie und Kriminalpolitik. 23. Auflage. Heidelberg: Kriminalistik Verlag

    Vanderveen, G. (2006): Interpreting Fear, Crime, Risk, and Unsafety: Conceptualisation and Measurement. Den Haag: Boom Juridische Uitgevers

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    MGO5C2 Social Integration and Social Design | ILV

    MGO5C2 Social Integration and Social Design | ILV

    0.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Livability of cities and regions in co-creation with residents

    Development of regenerative blue-green areas and sensitive spaces that support healthy conditions

    Climate adaption and mitigation in urban planning

    Case Studies East-Asian, American and European cities

    Cooperation of civil society and city-administrations

    Awareness of ecologic, economic and social potentials of communities and companies

    Introduction to theories of social integration and disintegration

    Mechanism of group-focused enmity and radicalized milieus

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, case study solutions, problem-based learning

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Brandsen T., Cattacin Sandro et. al. (2016): Social Innovations in the Urban Context (Nonprofit and Civil Society Studies)

    Dreiseitl H. Grau, D. (2014): Waterscapes Innovation, UK

    Farr D. (2007): Sustainable Urbanism. Design With Nature

    Florida R. (2008): Who’s Your City?

    McLaren D., Agyeman J. (2015): Sharing Cities: A Case for Truly Smart and Sustainable Cities

    Putnam R.D. (2000): Bowling Alone. The Collapse and Revival of American Community

    Rosanvallon P. (2000): The New Social Question

    Sennett R. (2018): Building and Dwelling: Ethics for the City

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module LO2MML3 Applied Management
    1.5 SWS
    4 ECTS
    MML3C1 Design of Management Instruments and Managerial Tools | ILV

    MML3C1 Design of Management Instruments and Managerial Tools | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Management instruments: Definitions, elements, benefits, effort

    Individual design of management instruments for the benefit of the decision makers, the managing stuff, the learning organization, the customers and the public

    Analyzing organizations to identify useful management instruments to achieve certain improvements

    Integration of certain management instruments and tools: Designing an individual Integrated Management System 

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods

    Group work

    Presentation

    Discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Askarany, Davood, Malcolm Smith, and Hassan Yazdifar. "Attributes of innovation and the implementation of managerial tools: an activity-based management technique." International Journal of Business and Systems Research 1.1 (2007).

    Flak, O. "Concept of managerial tools based on the system of organizational terms." Innovation in Management and Production Engineering (2013): 187-197.

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MML3C2 Change Management, Mediation and Participation | ILV

    MML3C2 Change Management, Mediation and Participation | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Theory of change, opposition and conflict

    Intra-, interpersonal and intercultural aspects of opposition and conflict

    Change management in political, municipal and private context

    Theory of mediation and different approaches

    Public, interorganizational and intraorganizational participation: methods and tools

    Design of a change process - case study

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, Group work, Presentation, Discussion

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Lauer, Thomas. Change Management. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2010.

    Cameron, Esther, and Mike Green. Making sense of change management: A complete guide to the models, tools and techniques of organizational change. Kogan Page Publishers, 2019.

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MML3C3 EU-Project Management | ILV

    MML3C3 EU-Project Management | ILV

    0.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Project management in general and EU project cycle management

    Principles and structure of different EU funds

    Finance structure design and grant processing of the most important EU funds 

    Principles and techniques of EU projects planning

    Case studies for planning, submitting, managing budgeting/financing of EU projects and reporting needs

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, discussion and students’ presentations

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Dziewulska A. (2012). Practitioners’ Advice on EU Project Management, Center for Europe, Warsaw.

    Tärnov E. (2010). Making EU Projects successful: What matters most, Lap Lambert.

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module LO4MCO4 Diplomatic Competences
    1.5 SWS
    4 ECTS
    MCO4C1 Strategic Networking | ILV

    MCO4C1 Strategic Networking | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Mechanics of strategic networking, lobbying, and public affairs campaigns with a special focus on digitalization

    Historical background to effective public relations and lobbying, and the ethical and regulatory frameworks

    Various techniques employed by lobbyists around the world

    Guidance to plan and implement campaigns

    Case studies

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, discussion and students’ presentations

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Broom G.M. and Sha B-L. (2013). Cutlip and Center’s Effective Public Relations, 11th Edition, Pearson.

    Dialer D.  and Richter M. (2019). Lobbying in the European Union: Strategies, Dynamics and Trends, Springer.

    Zetter L. (2013). Lobbying: The Art of Political Persuasion, 3rd Edition, Harrimon House.

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MCO4C2 EU Legal English | UE

    MCO4C2 EU Legal English | UE

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Introduction into the main legal EU terminology

    Understanding EU legal texts and Court of Justice’s judgements

    Teaching method

    Inter-active language training based on legal texts (legislation and judgements)

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Literature

    European Commission (2016), English Style Guide. A handbook for authors and translators in the European Commission. Last updated February 2020 (https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/styleguide_english_dgt_en.pdf)

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MCO4C3 Public Diplomacy and City Branding | ILV

    MCO4C3 Public Diplomacy and City Branding | ILV

    0.5 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Theoretical and historical foundations of public diplomacy and city branding

    Strategies, tactics, and stakeholders in public diplomacy

    Media relations, strategic media management, and crisis communication

    Public diplomacy in the digital age

    Brand management for cities and regions

    Image and reputation management for cities in a globalized world

    Implementation and evaluation of city branding strategies

    Teaching method

    Interactive lectures with discussions, group activities, case studies (country cases and trends), individual tasks and exercises, simulations (crisis communication)

    Examination

    Module exam

    Literature

    Anholt, S. (2006). Public diplomacy and place branding: Where’s the link? Place Branding, 2(4), 271–275. doi:10.1057/palgrave.pb.6000040

    Dinnie, K. (2016). Nation Branding: Concept, issue, practice. 2nd Ed., NY: Routledge.

    Melissen, J., Wang, J. (2019). Debating public diplomacy: Now and next. Leiden, Boston: Brill Nijhoff.

    Snow, N., Cull, N. J. (2020): The Routledge Handbook of public diplomacy. New York, NY [u.a.]: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module LO5MPA Professional Engagement
    7 ECTS
    MPAC1 Professional Residency or Professional Work Report | PR

    MPAC1 Professional Residency or Professional Work Report | PR

    0 SWS   7 ECTS

    Content

    Elaboration of a Report

    Teaching method

    Self-study

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Report

    Literature

    -

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    7 ECTS
    Module LO6MAR2 Second Part Methods and Research in Social Sciences
    1.5 SWS
    2 ECTS
    MAR2C2 Research Design | UE

    MAR2C2 Research Design | UE

    1 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Introduction and examples of research exposé

    Preparation of master thesis

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, discussion; blended learning

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Literature

    Bechhofer, F & Paterson, L. (2000)  Principles of Research Design in the Social Sciences,  Psychology Press

    Marczyk, G., D. DeMatteo, D. Festinger (2005): Essentials of Research Design and Methodology, John Wiley & Sons, Year

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    1 ECTS
    MAR2C3 Applied Political Science | ILV

    MAR2C3 Applied Political Science | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Presentation of current research projects

    Introduction to applied political science

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, discussion; case studies; blended learning

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Literature

    Abbarno, A. J., & Bonoff, N. (2018). Applied Political Science and Evidence-Based Foreign Assistance in Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance. PS: Political Science & Politics, 51(3), 559-562

    Eckstein, H. (1990). More about applied political science. PS: Political Science & Politics, 23(1), 54-56

     

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Module LO6MAR4 Master Thesis
    5 ECTS
    MAR4C1 Elaboration of Master Thesis I | MT

    MAR4C1 Elaboration of Master Thesis I | MT

    0 SWS   5 ECTS

    Content

    Master thesis

    Teaching method

    Master thesis

    Examination

    Final exam

    Literature

    Literatur is abhängig vom Thema der Thesis.

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    5 ECTS

    Module LO5MPA Professional Engagement
    2 SWS
    5 ECTS
    MPAC2 Visit to International/Municipal Organizations | UE

    MPAC2 Visit to International/Municipal Organizations | UE

    2 SWS   5 ECTS

    Content

    Visit to international and municipal organizations in Vienna (and optionally in Brussels)

    Teaching method

    Discussion

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Report

    Literature

    -

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    2 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Module LO6MAR3 Preparation Master Thesis
    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Master Thesis Workshop | UE

    Master Thesis Workshop | UE

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Analysis and interpretation of interview transcript

    Application of statistical methods

    Teaching method

    Lecture with activating methods, exercise on the basis of concrete examples; blended learning

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Literature

    Eco, U.  (2015). How to write a thesis, Cambridge-London: MIT Press

    Mauch, James E., Namgi Park (2003). Guide to the Successful Thesis and Dissertation, New York: CRC Press

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    MAR3C2 Master Thesis Coaching | SE

    MAR3C2 Master Thesis Coaching | SE

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Methodical discussion of the master thesis

    Discussion of the content and structure of the master thesis

    Teaching method

    Lecture with blended learning

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Literature

    Subhash Chandra Parija, Vikram Kate (2018): Thesis Writing for Master's and Ph.D. Program, Springer

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module LO6MAR4 Master Thesis
    1 SWS
    21 ECTS
    MAR4C1 Elaboration of the Master Thesis II | MT

    MAR4C1 Elaboration of the Master Thesis II | MT

    0 SWS   19 ECTS

    Content

    Master thesis

    Teaching method

    -

    Examination

    Final exam

    Literature

    -

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    19 ECTS
    MAR4C2 Master Thesis Exam | AP

    MAR4C2 Master Thesis Exam | AP

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Presentation of scientific poster

    Oral exam

     

    Teaching method

    -

    Examination

    Final exam

    Literature

    -

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS

    Organization of the studies

    First Semester (October to January)
    Welcome week in October (presence in Vienna), 3 weekend blocks online, 2 weekend blocks in Vienna

    Second Semester (February to June)
    3 weekend blocks online, 3 weekend blocks in Vienna, visit to an UN-Organization in Vienna

    Third Semester (November to January)
    2 weekend blocks online, 3 weekend blocks in Vienna

    Fourth Semester (February to June)
    Two weekend blocks online, 3 days tripto Brussels, online Defense of Masster of thesis

    November: Graduation Ceremony in Vienna

    Weekend blocks: Friday 15 to 20 hrs, Saturday wholeday, Sunday 8 to 13 hrs


    After graduation

    As a graduate of this program, a wide range of occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you. Find out here where your path can take you.

    The interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach of the master's program opens up an extremely wide range of fields of activity and forms the starting point for your next career steps in city administration departments, in politics, in organizations of international relations and embassies as well as in business. A wide range of knowledge from political science, economics, international law and management creates the best conditions for assuming managerial responsibility and making well-founded and evidence-based decisions. You also have the opportunity to teach or conduct research in the social and political sciences.

    • Public administration at the EU, federal, state, district and community level

    • Embassies and diplomatic organizations

    • International organizations (UN, OSCE, OPEC etc.)

    • Political (sub) organizations

      • Interest groups

      • Organizations with political objectives

      • NGOs and NPOs

      • Private companies



        Networking with graduates and organizations

        The Master's Program (Continuing Education) is conducted in partnership with the City of Vienna.

        We work closely with renowned companies in commerce and industry, with universities, institutions and schools. This guarantees you contacts for internships, employment or participation in research and development. You can find information about our cooperation activities and much more at Campusnetzwerk. It's well worth visiting the site as it may direct you to a new job or interesting event held by our cooperation partners!


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