First semester (November until March)**

Students spend the first semester in Germany where they interact with classmates and professors and have a chance to visit social protection institutions in Germany and neighboring countries. Every module has at least 3 sub-modules, which will take place consecutively, which means that every module is held in one week.

• Module 1: Comparative analysis of social protection systems (6 ECTS)
• Module 2: Social protection policy instruments & design options (8 ECTS)
• Module 3: Analysis for social protection design (6 ECTS)
• Module 4: Social protection financing & modelling (6 ECTS)
• Module 5: Research methods (5 ECTS)

 

Second semester (April until August)**

The second semester will be followed online and students have the option of returning to their respective countries or staying in Germany. This teaching environment opens a whole new learning experience for students. 

At the end of the 2^nd semester students start their specialization, where they will have class with external practitioners.

• Module 6: Simulation & evaluation (8 ECTS)
• Module 7: Social protection governance (6 ECTS)
• Module 8: Social protection management (6 ECTS)
• Module 9: Social protection reforms (6 ECTS)
• Module 10 – Electives (8 ECTS) 
  • Specialisation on Climate Change
  • Specialisation on Health
  • Specialisation on Implementation of Cash Transfer Programmes
  • Specialisation on Migration
  • Specialisation on Old Age
  • Specialisation on Return to Work
  • Specialisation on Vulnerability

 

Third semester (September until February)

At the beginning of the 3^rd semester all students meet again for a summer school to finish their specialization. They will also have the chance to finish up some of the coursework and discuss their proposal for a master's thesis.

 

Forth semester (March until August)

The last semester is dedicated for the master's thesis.

 

 

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** These times are exceptional and are only valid for the winter semester 2020/2021.