Development Studies, an erasmus mundus Joint ma degree in Public. Policy, postgraduate diploma programmes and tailor-mad
Development Studies PhD Progr amme
MA Progr amme
Postgr aduate Diploma Progr ammes 2013-2014 ISS is the International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam
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Contents
Foreword
About the International Institute of Social Studies.......................................................................................................................................4
I am pleased to present the ISS Prospectus for the 2013-2014 academic year. As the Prospectus shows, we offer an
Joint teaching programmes.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
exceptional range of interdisciplinary postgraduate programmes in the field of Development Studies. This prospectus guides you, as a prospective student, through all the steps you need to take before coming to ISS and gives you a short introduction to the programmes on offer. These include a PhD programme, a Masters programme, various diploma programmes and a series of joint teaching programmes with universities and institutes all over the
PhD Programme in Development Studies..........................................................................................................................................................................8 Master of Arts in Development Studies...................................................................................................................................................................................9 • Agrarian and Environmental Studies (AES)...................................................................................................................................................... 12
world (most of which are also at Masters level). Each programme provides different academic capacities and skills; together they cater for a large variety of students. More details are available on the ISS website, as well as a host of
• Economics of Development (ECD)......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
other information, including the academic calendar, the Institute’s main research areas, conferences and seminars that we host, and experiences of alumni.
• Governance, Policy and Political Economy (GPPE)...............................................................................................................................14
At ISS you will study in a cosmopolitan, English-language environment. This applies not only to the Institute, where
• Human Rights, Gender and Conflict Studies: Social Justice Perspectives (SJP)......................... 15
the teaching and daily affairs are conducted entirely in English, but also to the city in which ISS is located. Although ISS has been part of the Erasmus University of Rotterdam since 2009, we continue to be based in The Hague, also known as the ‘International City of Peace and Justice’. In The Hague, English is used extensively as a second language. The Institute has its own modern student accommodation around the corner from the ISS building, where the large
• Social Policy for Development (SPD)..................................................................................................................................................................................16 Postgraduate Diploma Programmes and Short Courses...................................................................................................................17 • Children, Youth and Development (CYD)................................................................................................................................................................17
majority of students choose to stay. We guarantee accommodation to those who confirm that they are coming to study at the Institute sufficiently in advance.
• Governance, Democratization and Public Policy (GOVC).......................................................................................................18
When you walk through the doors of ISS as a student, you begin a relationship that extends far beyond the study
• Managing International Migration (MIM).............................................................................................................................................................18
programme. The Institute prides itself in evolving and developing life-long relationships with its alumni, who are valued members of its global extended family.
• Universalizing Socioeconomic Security for the Poor (USSC).......................................................................................... 19
I invite you to explore what ISS has to offer. Take a good look at this prospectus and the ISS website, and find out more
• Sustainable Local Economic Development (SLED)............................................................................................................................... 19
about what the Institute can mean for you. My colleagues and I look forward to welcoming you at ISS.
Admission to ISS Programmes.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20 ISS Officials and Academic Staff........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Jos Mooij Deputy Rector for Educational Affairs International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam
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About the International Institute of Social Studies The international Institute of Social Studies is a postgraduate school of policy-oriented social science whose diverse activities include teaching, interdisciplinary research and advisory work in the field of development studies. Founded by the universities of the Netherlands in 1952, the Institute is one of the world’s leading centres of higher education and research in this field. In 2009 the international Institute of Social Studies (ISS) joined the Erasmus University in Rot-
Europe’s Leading Centre for Development Studies
terdam. This cooperation offers both the Erasmus University and ISS
ISS teaches, and is involved in research on the elements that influence development. The worldwide economic crisis, international conflicts, WTO negotiations and agreements on climate change and the Millen-
At ISS students learn to be critical, analyze development, translate insights into plans and concrete action, and participate with confidence in debates on development.
the opportunity to conduct innovative research with an important
ISS’ teaching and research focus on development studies, a multidiscipli-
nium Development Goals (MDGs) are among the elements that have a
spin off in teaching. ISS is based in The Hague.
nary and interdisciplinary field of study seeking to understand social,
clear impact on societies across the world. Apart from focusing on social
political and economic change and development.
and economic processes, teaching and research activities at ISS look at
In December 2010, ISS was among the first university institutes to obtain
The Institute offers a four-year PhD Programme, a 15.5-month MA in
the role of state and society, as well as various civil society actors that
a Certificate of ‘Quality Distinction on Internationalization’, issued by
Development Studies, an Erasmus Mundus Joint Ma degree in Public
In a globalizing world, development studies has to deal with the
influence development. In addition, work at ISS relates to strategies on
the Netherlands-Flanders Accreditation Organization.
Policy, postgraduate diploma programmes and tailor-made short courses.
interconnectedness of societies on the one hand and with regional and
urban and rural development, the gender sensitiveness of strategies,
All degrees are recognized internationally and by Dutch legislation on
local specificities on the other hand. It examines societal change within
inclusion of marginalized groups, the informal sector, population,
In the past 60 years, over 10,000 students from more than 160 countries
higher education.
a historical, comparative and global perspective, and translates insights
poverty and social policies, environmental protection and sustainable
have studied at ISS. Many now hold leading positions in government,
into policies, actions and strategies for development.
development, human rights, labour rights, and the position of children
international organizations, higher education, planning agencies and
and youth in society.
non-governmental organizations. Due to our strict selection and intensive counselling 90% of our students
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finish their programme in time.
and join the prospective students community!
Europe: 9% N. America: 6%
Asia: 37% Africa: 38%
S. America: 9%
Australia: 1%
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Joint teaching programmes
Erasmus Mundus Masters Programme in Public Policy (Mundus MAPP).
A 2-year joint degree Masters programme in ISS offers joint programmes with academic partners all over the world. In some programmes,
Public Policy. The first year is spent either at
students take part of the programme at ISS in The Hague and part elsewhere. In others,
ISS or at the Central European University
ISS staff travel to the partner institute to contribute to teaching the programme. For more
(CEU) in Budapest, and the second year at
information about these programmes please visit the ISS website.
either the University of York or the Institute on International Relations in Barcelona (IBEI). The Mundus MAPP is funded by the European
Double Degree in Economics of Development with the Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta.
Commission, which also provides
MA in Development Economics at the University of Economics in Ho Chi Minh City or at the National Economics University in Hanoi, Vietnam.
scholarships for this programme.
A 2-year joint programme together with the Maxwell School of Syracuse
Indonesia. Students spend their first year at the Faculty of Economics
ISS contributes to two MA degree programmes in Development
at the UI in Depok and the second year at ISS.
Economics of two universities in Vietnam. The programmes are
Master in Public Administration (MPA) with the FHR Lim A Po Institute in Suriname.
taught by visiting lecturers from the Netherlands and Vietnamese
The MPA programme has
university lecturers.
been developed for mid-career
ISS offers a 2-year double degree programme with the University of
Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Poverty Analysis in Tanzania.
Double Degree with Ritsumeikan University in Japan.
The Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Poverty Analysis is a part-time 1-year programme in Tanzania delivered through distance
University, USA and the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin, Germany. Students spend their first two semesters (first academic year) at the
semester (second academic year).
Maxwell School in Syracuse before joining the Hertie School for their third and the International Institute of Social Studies for their fourth
Surinamese professionals. It
The programme is supported by the European Commission and the US
is a part-time programme
Department of Education through the Atlantis programme.
spread over 1.5 years.
learning coupled with short-term intensive training workshops. The
ISS and Ritsumeikan University offer their students the opportunity
programme is jointly delivered and managed by three institutions:
to study for half a year (starting in September) at the other university
the Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) and Research on
to obtain a double degree in Development Studies/International
Poverty Alleviation (REPOA) in partnership with the Institute of Social
Relations.
Find out about these and other joint programmes using the QR code:
Studies. ISS is the postgraduate diploma-awarding institution.
Transatlantic Master in International Security and Development Policy
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PhD degree in Development Studies ISS offers a four-year programme leading to the internationally
Embedded in ISS Research
recognized degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies.
All PhD students find their intellectual homes within ISS research
Since the inception of the programme in the 1980s, over 100 PhD
programmes. ISS participates with other academic institutes in the
Degrees have been awarded by the Institute. Until July 2009, ISS was
Netherlands in the CERES (Centre for Resource Studies for Development)
legally entitled to award its own PhD degrees. Now that the Institute
Research School. All ISS PhD research is part of the CERES Research School
has joined Erasmus University in Rotterdam, its PhD students will
and PhD students participate in the School’s activities. These activities
formally receive an Erasmus University PhD Degree.
include special courses and workshops, which provide an opportunity to
Set up of the programme
interact with PhD students from other universities in the Netherlands.
The first year of the programme comprises coursework and preparing for
Applicants
fieldwork and the general theoretical framework of the PhD thesis. Under
Applications for the PhD programme are welcomed from qualified
supervision, each candidate constructs a portfolio of courses which
candidates wishing to undertake research on a specific topic within one
enhances their theoretical, analytical, methodological, thematic and
of the Institute’s broad research areas. See page 20 for academic and
field/survey skills and capacities. The end requirements of this first,
English language requirements.
preparatory phase generally include the submission of a thematic state-of-the-art, survey-of-the-literature paper and of a well-articulated
Applicants are required to submit a research proposal of approximately
research outline, together with a developed fieldwork design on a
5,000 words incorporating:
selected topic.
• a statement of the research issue, setting out the temporal, geographic
Master of Arts in Development Studies
and conceptual boundaries of the work
Resident PhD students are provided with excellent facilities such as a computer, Internet access and office space The second year is generally spent abroad, collecting data under the
• the potential contribution of the research to theory and/or policymaking • a brief review of the theoretical background and the main analytical approaches to be followed • a specification of the main expected methods of data collection and processing
guidance of a local supervisor. The following 18 months are then devoted
• a proposed table of contents for the thesis
to writing the thesis. During the final six-month period, the thesis is
• references and bibliography
reviewed and assessed, leading to a public defence by the candidate.
Special entry opportunities into the PhD Programme
The Master of Arts in Development Studies offers
fulltime study, 60 ECTS credits) and the research
solid and balanced academic and professionally
paper (25 weeks of fulltime study, 28 ECTS credits).
relevant training in theory and methods for development studies. It is designed for those wishing to start or continue their professional careers in the area of development or to pursue their studies at PhD level. In the MA programme you learn about the most
Admission will depend on the quality of the applicant’s research
recent theories and debates in your area of
proposal and its relevance to the Institute’s research interests.
specialization. You will also learn to apply this
ISS offers the possibility to do the one-year coursework at ISS and to work on the Research Paper at home with supervision being available through the electronic learning environment.
knowledge to practical issues of development and
The programme offers flexible academic arrangements to accommodate
You will find more information on ISS Research and CERES, and examples
the different entry levels and possible constraints arising from the
of research proposals on the ISS website.
social change.
Applicants for the MA Programme in Development Studies are required to select one of the following
professional obligations of mid-career applicants. Exceptional candidates
MA students are encouraged to develop a critical
Majors at enrolment (see descriptions in the following
with a very strong background in research methods and with an
understanding of major debates, theories and
sections):
elaborate proposal, that does not require much further work, can be
strategic interventions and of the skills to analyze the
admitted in the second year of the programme.
issues, and to design and assess interventions aimed
• Agrarian and Environmental Studies (AES)
at tackling these issues. An essential part of this
• Economics of Development (ECD)
Candidates who are based in research-oriented organizations or
process is to develop skills in research methodology,
• Governance, Policy and Political Economy (GPPE)
universities elsewhere, may be able to follow a non-resident PhD
which will be applied in a research paper prepared as
• Human Rights, Gender and Conflict Studies:
programme, with shorter periods spent in The Hague.
a requirement for the Masters degree. The 15.5 month MA programme consists of coursework (40 weeks of
Social Justice Perspectives (SJP) • Social Policy for Development (SPD)
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The Majors form an important part of the study programme. The
pages. But you might be interested in one specific field like
Find out more about these specializations, research at ISS related
The topic of the research paper must be related to issues in the
modules are closely related and are designed to give students
Environmental Studies or Human Rights. ISS offers you this
to these fields of study, and the academic staff working in these
selected Major. The paper represents a third of the programme
deeper insight and a higher level of competence in their field of
flexibility! During your study at ISS, there is a possibility to
fields on our website (www.iss.nl), or scan the QR code.
time. Much material is available at ISS, in documentation centres
study. Students write their research paper under the guidance of
specialize further. In 2013-14, we hope to offer the following
staff with relevant expertise.
specializations, which are all open to students from all five Majors:
The teaching offerings are attuned to the diverse backgrounds of
in the Netherlands and via the internet. Students will be required
Find out more by using the QR code:
to obtain additional relevant material for their own research, such as statistical data, policy documents and, when appropriate, primary data. ISS offers the possibility to combine the research
ISS students. All students receive thorough academic counselling
• Agriculture and Rural Development
paper with an internship position to gather the information not
at the beginning of the programme to help them determine their
• Children and Youth Studies
study paths. The counselling, which is given by the convenor of
• Conflict and Peace Studies
Whatever your interest, within the broad field of Development
each Major, provides information about the compulsory and
• Methodologies of Research
Studies you will be able to find what you are looking for within
optional aspects of study paths, and in particular about the
• Econometric Analysis of Development Policies
the ISS programme!!
foundation, research techniques and major courses. Students
• Environment and Sustainable Development
may take voluntary remedial courses to make up for a deficiency
• Human Rights
During the last part of the MA, students write a research paper.
or weak background knowledge.
• International Political Economy and Development
In this process, they learn to identify a research topic, formulate
• Local Development Strategies
research questions, undertake a literature study, collect and
After the Christmas break, students take courses to further
• Population and Development
analyze relevant data, and develop a written sustained argument
deepen their study of a theme or element of the Major or to focus
• Poverty Studies
linking theory and evidence. In its initial stages, this process
on a topic not exclusively related to their field of study.
• Public Policy and Management
runs parallel to the coursework. The actual research and writing
The MA in Development Studies is an NVAO accredited Programme
• Social Movements and Action Research Tools
of the research paper takes place from June till November.
The Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders
only in a desk study but also in the field, either in the country concerned or at a donor NGO based in The Hague.
The MA in Development Studies covers a very broad and
• The Global Economy
(NVAO) independently ensures the quality of higher education in the
interdisciplinary field. When you register for this programme you
• Women and Gender Studies
Netherlands and Flanders by assessing and accrediting programmes.
have to choose one of the five Majors described on the following
• Work and Employment
Strategies Rights Women Methodologies
Policies
Development International
Analysis Econometric Work Local Global Agriculture Public Gender Children Research Conflict
Environment Policy Human Economy Employment Peace Rural Poverty Youth
Studies .
Research
Political Management Population Sustainable
Movements Social
Action Tools
MA in Development Studies as a part-time programme If you live in the Netherlands and are unable to spend 15.5 months on full-time intensive study, ISS offers you the opportunity to take the MA in Development Studies as a tailor-made part-time programme lasting 2.5 years. You will participate in the regular courses, giving you unique exposure to the knowledge and experience of students from all over the world. You can attend the courses that best fit your professional background and your personal learning objectives. Academic staff will discuss the set up of your individual study programme with you and advise you on the requirements and the options open to you.
Study load • The focus in the first part (40 weeks) is on the courses. This is a demanding period as you have to attend classes and do group assignments during the day. • The second part focuses on the research paper. This year leaves you more possibilities to plan your own work. • Even the part-time programme requires about 20 hours of study during most weeks. If you wish to do the programme part-time, please contact the student office at
[email protected]. • If you start in September 2013, ISS regulations require that you graduate no later than 1 July 2016. If you are unable to combine this heavy workload with your regular work, there is the option of registering for single MA courses. You will then join the regular MA students as an auditor, benefiting from the multicultural and interdisciplinary setting at ISS. A list of all courses, with a description, can be found on the ISS website.
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Agrarian and Environmental Studies
Economics of Development
Can we feed the world and achieve
Many developing countries suffer
economic development while
from endemic poverty, slow
conserving ecosystems and
economic growth, unequal
improving the livelihoods of
distribution of income and wealth,
peasants and the rural poor? How do
low levels of agricultural and
we understand and tackle the
industrial investment, and
interlinked agrarian and
ineffective government services.
environmental crises? What types of
Compounding, and partly giving rise
policies create sustainable
to, these problems are economic and
development that guarantees justice,
financial shocks emanating from the
equality and autonomy for poor and
world economy.
marginalized communities? The Economics of Development (ECD) Major Agrarian and Environmental Studies (AES)
as food sovereignty and agroecology. The Major
Target group
provides students with, on the one hand, the
offers an interdisciplinary approach –
addresses global agrarian and environmental
This Major targets professionals and students
theoretical knowledge, policy awareness, and
combining political economy, political
politics, including (trans)national agrarian,
who have worked on or are interested in rural
necessary analytical techniques to tackle many
see how economic analysis can be brought to
Target group
ecology, and political sociology – to
environmental justice and food movements.
development and environmental issues. They
of the key issues relating to economic
bear upon key development problems.
The ECD Major is designed to train individuals
can be recent graduates, or come from
development and, on the other hand, a
understanding and confronting the impacts of
wishing to pursue careers in the public or
global capitalist development on agrarian
After completing the Major, participants will
international development agencies, national
practical awareness of many recent and past
After completing this Major, students will
private sectors, and in particular in public
structures and environmental systems. The
have developed a critical understanding of key
governments, donor organizations, NGOs,
successful development experiences. The
have a solid knowledge of contemporary
administration, international development
focus of the AES Major is on the social,
processes facing the agricultural and rural
social movements, trade unions, and from
Major integrates macroeconomic issues with
academic and policy-making debates in
agencies, NGOs, academia, and private
political and economic dynamics of rural and
sectors and the livelihoods of rural people, as
wider constituencies such as journalists,
underlying microeconomic processes,
development, including the different
companies located in developing countries or
agrarian change and environmental
well as the structures and processes that
community-based workers, and agrarian-
emphasizing the importance of, on the one
economic development perspectives
doing business with them.
degradation, seen from a wider perspective of
influence sustainable development. They will
environmental activists.
hand, the global economic environment and,
underlying these debates. As a consequence
rural and rural-urban links, and across the
be familiar with useful tools in analyzing
on the other hand, domestic institutions,
they will be well prepared to participate in
The specializations ‘Econometric Analysis of
Global South-North divides to include
policies and strategies of governments, NGOs,
The specializations ‘Agriculture and Rural
regulatory frameworks and socioeconomic
decision-making on balanced, sustainable and
Development Policies’ and ‘The Global
emerging international actors in agro-
social movements and private companies.
Development’ and ‘Environment and
groups. It pays particular attention to the
equitable economic development.
Economy’ connect well to this Major.
Sustainable Development’ connect well to this
impact of international and domestic
Major.
economic policies on growth, poverty and
environmental terrain. The focus of the Major is on the social and
income distribution in developing countries,
political processes around the dynamics of
and seeks to bring out the fundamental
agrarian change, rural-urban poverty and
linkages between economic growth, human
environmental degradation, (inter-) governmental intervention, and emerging popular alternatives such as food sovereignty and agroecology and the (trans)national social movements that spearhead these. It offers a balance between theory, policy and practice. Specifically, the Major addresses themes like the use of land, water and natural resources;
Educational philosophy At ISS, we strive to create a stimulating learning environment in a multicultural community of students and teachers. The Institute’s staff are drawn from around 30 countries from all over the world and are actively involved in research, institutional
development and natural resource management.
Teaching resources ISS has excellent teaching resources, including a well stocked, specialized library and
The approach to teaching in the ECD major
extensive computer and data-processing facilities. The library offers a stimulating
has a strong comparative element, both in
environment in which to study and relax. It offers access to over 6,000 electronic
terms of theoretical perspectives on development problems and policies and the experiences of different countries. Global and
climate change, environmental degradation,
capacity building and advisory services. The multicultural community at ISS offers an
individual country studies and policy briefs,
land and property rights; rural poverty, social
excellent learning environment both inside and outside the
drawn from an array of research institutions
exclusion; emerging popular alternatives such
classroom, in which students can gain from each other’s
and organizations, are used to help students
journals, a large number of databases and 100,000 books and documents. ISS has a number of computer rooms with a computer for every two students. All student houses and the library have wireless internet access for those who want to bring their own laptops.
diverse experience. As a student at ISS, you will find that no single national perspective or ideology dominates and that you will be a part of a very
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Governance, Policy and Political Economy The way in which societies are
Human Rights, Gender and Conflict Studies: Social Justice Perspectives
governed has seen many changes over the past decade. National
When power starts to shift
governance has become increasingly
dramatically, whether in Latin
connected with processes at the
America, North Africa or elsewhere,
international and the local level. The
advancing social justice can prove a
private sector, civil society actors and
contradictory process. Justice, peace
social movements are important
and equal rights may be promised,
players, who influence decision-
whilst simultaneously injustices,
making and policies all over the
violence and exclusions continue to
world.
shape people’s daily lives. It is this
The changing reality of governance and the
tension that forms the starting point
prominence of new players requires a proper
of this Major.
framework for understanding which groups Target group
The Major theorizes processes involved in
Major in Governance, Policy and Political
institutions through which governance is
This Major offers essential insight for people
rights protection, gender justice and
Economy addresses processes and problems of
constructed and reproduced, as well as
involved in political analysis as well as in the
peace-building. It examines how states, civic
movements and action research; or women
Target group
governance and policy in relation to local,
forms of resistance at local, national or
development and management of policy
actors and global institutions negotiate
and gender studies.
The SJP Major offers a broad range of analytical
national and international development. It
international levels.
within the public, private or civil society
economic and social justice, both materially
sector, and is relevant to people operating in
and discursively. Critically and from a
Participants completing the SJP Major become
professionals and aspiring academics
are able or unable to shape policy-making. The
• the nature and characteristics of
combines a thorough theoretical
and practical skills to young and mid-career
understanding with a practical, policy-
The Major in Governance, Policy and Political
governance positions at any of the local,
multidisciplinary perspective, the key
familiar with theoretical perspectives, policy
interested and/or engaged in human rights,
oriented approach.
Economy equips participants with profound
national or international levels.
political, economic, legal, social and symbolic
debates and practice examples relating to
women and gender, and peace and justice
The Major is built around several themes:
knowledge and skills useful in the analysis of
processes involved in social justice
social justice in a context of globalization.
work, whether in government, research or civil
• the way in which processes of governance,
governance processes from the local to the
The specializations ‘International Political
perspectives are identified. The Major reflects
They learn about the latest scholarly analysis,
society organizations, or e.g. the media.
wealth creation and democracy relate to
global level. They will be able to study reform
Economy’, ‘Local Development Strategies’ and
on theories, social practices and policy
as well as diverse delivery mechanisms.
issues of participation, equality,
processes at these various levels, and provide
’Public Policy and Management’ connect well
interventions, especially in relation to tackling
Students’ ability to analyze and/or to engage
The specializations ‘Conflict and Peace
accountability, and civil and human rights;
meaningful inputs to policy-making and
to this Major.
social injustice in the context of globalization.
critically with social change efforts will be
Studies’, ‘Human Rights’, ‘Social Movements
The Major is informed by social movement and
enhanced.
and Action Research Tools’ and ‘Women and
• the way in which power affects the relations
reform strategies.
between actors in processes of governance
civil society approaches to transformative
and policy, and in politics from local to
politics and policy. How are justice, human
global levels;
rights, gender, violence and social change
• the major factors influencing public policy processes in the current era, the roles of
ISS student body
various groups and actors, and the methodologies employed to formulate and evaluate policies; • the interactions of governments, private enterprises, development organizations and communities and their strategies towards challenges and opportunities that come with globalization and enhanced competition;
ISS students are young and mid-career professionals with an average age of 30. There are, roughly, four groups: • One third of ISS students are government officials, working at ministries or in local government, or as community development officers. • A second group of ISS students are typically employed as researchers in research institutes, as journalists, consultants or university lecturers. • Another third of ISS students are working in civil society,
community based organizations and trade unions. • The fourth group of ISS students are fresh graduates with limited work experience.
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including in international and national NGOs,
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framed and approached by different local,
in effectively promoting social justice? This
Gender Studies’ connect well to this Major.
Career services
and the alumni community
Major is a highly appropriate start for students who are interested in specializing in conflict
ISS offers career services including a career corner in the library with books, flyers and a
and peace studies; human rights; social
notice board, as well as career planning workshops, a vacancy database and career talks by alumni to help students find their way on the job market. All former students of ISS together make up the ISS alumni community. This is a strong, worldwide network of professionals in development. ISS stays in touch with its alumni through newsletters and its magazine, DevISSues, and through social media like Facebook and LinkedIn. The Institute organizes regional alumni meetings on a regular basis.
Social Policy for Development Are you concerned about poverty,
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes and Short Courses
inequality or social exclusion? Do you want to know more about population growth, employment
ISS offers a series of postgraduate diploma programmes and short courses
Postgraduate diploma programmes on offer in 2013
creation, or children and youth in
catering to the needs of young and mid-career professionals who like to
• Children, Youth and Development
the Global South? Did you know that
deepen their knowledge in a particular field related to their research or
• Managing International Migration
occupation. The programmes analyze development issues from a broad
most of the policies directly
perspective – political, legal, economic and social. An essential part of this
Short courses on offer in 2013
addressing these concerns fall within
process involves comparative analysis of the similarities and differences
• Governance, Democratization and Public Policy
the field of social policy?
determined by geography, culture and history. Participants expand their
• Universalizing Socioeconomic Security for the Poor
horizons in open dialogue with ISS academic staff and their fellow
• Sustainable Local Economic Development
The Major in Social Policy for Development
students.
(joint offered with the Institute for Urban Management (IHS)
provides students with an interdisciplinary training in the challenges of social
The postgraduate diploma programmes and short courses are policy-
reproduction and social provisioning within
work, and citizenship; and the roles and
governments, national and international
oriented, issue-driven and skill-intensive, and are comprised of coursework
development and associated structural
responsibilities of various policy actors.
donor organizations, non-governmental
with exercises, case studies, and individual and group assignments, usually
organizations, or in advocacy and social
based on real-life experiences. In most programmes, there will be study
movements.
visits to relevant Dutch and international organizations.
transformations. This includes a particular focus on some of the most pressing issues in
Target group
the world today, such as persistent poverty,
The Social Policy for Development Major is
rising inequality, high levels of unemployment
devised to meet the needs of professionals,
The specializations ‘Children and Youth
and insecure informal employment, persistent
researchers, teachers, consultants,
Studies’, ‘Population and Development’,
gender gaps, child labour, and the effects of
community-based workers, activists and others
‘Poverty Studies’, and ‘Work and Employment’
financial crises in eroding the resources
working on social policy related themes in
connect well to this Major.
available – or the commitment of
international development agencies, national
governments – to provide comprehensive,
Children, Youth and Development 10-week postgraduate diploma programme
affordable and equitable social services to all members of society, including refugees, illegal migrants, and discriminated ethnic minorities. In addressing these issues, the Major draws on the world-leading critical political economy tradition of development studies at ISS, together with the extensive international experience of its staff and a strong
Living at ISS As soon as new students arrive in the Netherlands, they are welcomed at the airport by one of the current students (often from their home country) who accompanies them to ISS and
The Children, Youth and Development Programme
By the end of the programme participants will have become familiar
engages participants in changing ideas, debates, and
with key ideas and debates on childhood and youth in the social
policy-making on child and youth issues. It takes an interdisciplinary, rights-based approach that draws on
will improve their capacities to prepare and present professional
employment, conflict, rights and culture to address
social justice and equity through social policy
dedicated Welfare Office. These include a sports day, a Dutch evening,
issues of children and youth welfare and justice.
tools in development.
an International Food Fair, excursions, movies and performances in
be familiar with the major theoretical and policy debates in the field of Social Policy as applied to questions of development. They will
All teaching is given in the ISS building. The Institute has its own restaurant with multicultural cuisine offering a wide choice of hot
and projects, and the implications of children’s rights and rightsbased approaches for policy-making and programming. Participants
the student hostels. Throughout the year social and cultural activities are organized by our
the ISS building.
attention is paid to the design of effective child-centred programmes
the study of education, health, sexuality, work/
commitment to the potential for achieving
After completing the Major, participants will
sciences and have explored key problem areas in this field. Special
briefing papers and proposals. The Children, Youth and Development Diploma Programme is
The programme provides a strong grounding in key issues, concepts
provided in collaboration with the International Child Development
and debates in the field of child and youth studies in the development
Initiatives (ICDI).
context. It explores key problem areas with a focus on issues and debates in policy and implementation, and strengthens participants’
Target group
skills in rights-based policy analysis and programme development.
CYD is intended for young and mid-career professionals in
be able to assess conditions for sustained and
and cold dishes. Many of the Institute’s student residences are
Study visits are made to various relevant international, government
international, national and local development agencies who work on
equitable development; policies that promote
situated on the purpose-built campus adjacent to the ISS
and NGO agencies in the Netherlands and other European countries.
issues involving children and youth. It is also appropriate for those
inclusion, livelihoods, gender equality, decent
building. They are well-furnished, spacious and
working in institutes of higher education and research, and those
comfortable. Nearly all rooms have their own bathroom
who intend to follow a career path in the field of children/youth and
and there is a shared kitchen where students
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Governance, Democratization and Public Policy
Universalizing Socioeconomic Security for the Poor
5-week short course
5-week short course
Developing and transition countries today face
processes and the diverse and changing roles of governments,
unprecedented opportunities and constraints created
politicians, officials and non-state stakeholders. The programme
The Universalizing Socioeconomic Security for the Poor
USSC explores the concept of socioeconomic insecurity and its causes,
devotes attention to forms and perceptions of corruption and
(USSC) programme imparts knowledge and skill-
as well as different approaches and options for intervention, using a
both by the global democratic re-awakening over the
approaches to overcome it. In interactive lectures, workshops, and
diverse range of cases and the student’s own experiences as
past decades, and more recently by the world economic
through study visits, students learn about efforts aimed at improving
enhancing training on issues relating to the
crisis. This has led national governments and donor
governance, including decentralization, capacity building, designing
universalization of socioeconomic security for the poor
policy analysis to address the challenges faced in universalizing
participatory frameworks, and empowering women and marginalized
and socially excluded. Students link theory and practice
socioeconomic security. Students acquire skills in problem
agencies to renew their emphasis on democratization
groups.
and good governance. There is, however, little consensus By the end of the programme students will be aware of theoretical
on relevant key concepts and how to put them into
illustrations. The programme provides a conceptual framework for
by applying what they learn to the challenges they face
design.
in their own work. Target group
insights and practical approaches relating to governance and
operation.
identification, policy analysis and programme conceptualization and
democracy and their implications for development and policy-making
The course focuses on socioeconomic insecurity and the underlying
USSC is geared to young and mid-career development researchers,
at national and local levels.
issues of poverty, vulnerability, and social exclusion. It explores the
practitioners and activists in NGOs, international development
causes behind insecurity, its many faces, as well as the strategies and
organizations and government agencies involved in social provision and protection and poverty alleviation.
The Governance, Democratization and Public Policy programme aims to equip students with the skills to critically analyze and design
Target group
policies employed by states and civil society to address them. It also
systems for participatory governance, to support broad-based
Mid-career professionals working in central and local governments,
deals with social and economic policies that alleviate insecurity, and
democratization and to implement effective policies. The programme
NGOs, or donor organizations, and the staff and postgraduate
critically examines the currently dominant residual and targeted
provides an overview of governance and democratization processes in
students of universities in the North and the South are well-suited to
approaches to social security.
relation to socioeconomic and political dynamics in developing and
this programme.
transition countries, including the role of local, national and ‘global governance’ institutions. It analyzes public policy management in relation to improving multi-stakeholder governance, assessing policy
Sustainable Local Economic Development: Managing International Migration 10-week postgraduate diploma programme Migration is a central phenomenon in the modern
relationship between migration and citizenship in historical and
world and has been a major focus of policy in many
geopolitical contexts. It employs notions of citizenship and human
countries and international organizations. Serious
security thinking as normative and explanatory frameworks to guide reflections.
tensions exist in the current world order over understanding and attitudes towards migration. These are reflected in the fluctuation in meanings of rights,
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to understand international migration as a policy challenge, appreciate different policy approaches and emerging alternatives, understand and analyze
Managing multiple stakeholders in small and medium enterprise development 3-week short course In an increasingly global economy, what strategies are
competition in the search for opportunities to achieve sustainable
conducive to local economic development? How do
local economic development.
local governments support the private sector to create
The course explores the concept of local economic development,
jobs and increase welfare? How do civil society
including community, enterprise and locality development. It
organizations fit in to ensure increasing welfare? Who
analyzes the functioning of business clusters and their position in
steers the process within a dynamic governance
global value chains. It discusses policies to facilitate local economic
process?
development.
between an aspiration for all people as members of
tensions in managing international migration, including between
humanity and a reduction of the meaning of humanity
different interpretations of human rights and human security, and to
With globalization, the pursuit of local economic development has
support and manage local economic development processes with
develop a policy paper.
changed from a low-priority function of local governments to a
multiple stakeholders.
to specific groups based on their identities defined by states.
By the end of the course participants will be able to understand,
central concern that encompasses the interests of multiple actors at Target group
local level. Local governments are faced with two major challenges
Target group
This programme is especially intended for mid-career professionals
that pull their attention in opposite directions: internationalization
The course is intended for government officials and employees in
This diploma programme addresses the challenges of managing
working in the field of migration in governments, and will also be of
and decentralization. Internationalization operates selectively and
business and non-governmental organizations that deal with private
international migration, including the trend towards regionalization
interest to NGOs, donor organizations, international organizations
only a limited number of actors are included in global networks in
sector development or local economic development policies.
and emerging regimes of migration governance and its distinctive
(such as UNHCR or IOM), and researchers.
which competitiveness is central and restructuring is a constant. On
features. It draws both on theory and on practice, situating the
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the other hand, decentralization results from increased demand for
This a joint programme of two institutes at Erasmus University
public services and state responsiveness. These two trends guide
Rotterdam: the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) and the
stakeholders in weaving relationships of cooperation and
Institute for Urban Management (IHS).
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Admission to ISS programmes
Programme
Period
Application Deadline Deadline for NFP
Tuition fee in euros (total)
applications
Academic requirements ISS programmes are intensive and demanding. To ensure that
Students who prove to be seriously incompetent in English after
participants will be able to complete the programme successfully ISS
admission to the programme (regardless of a TOEFL certificate or other
has set strict admission criteria, in terms of academic background,
‘evidence’) will be de-registered.
knowledge of English, motivation and work experience.
Applications for admittance to any of the programmes should be made
degree in one of the social sciences. They must have obtained at least
via the online application system. In exceptional cases it is possible to
class 2.1, ‘Very Good’, B+ or equivalent as determined by the
apply using an application form, which can be obtained from the
Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher
student office (
[email protected]). The application must be
Education (Nuffic).
accompanied by: • academic transcripts and certified photocopies of degrees and
applicants are required to have a Bachelor of Arts degree in one of the social sciences or equivalent, comprising at least three years studies at a recognized university or institute of higher education. They must have
diplomas; • a certified statement of proficiency in English from one of the recognized authorities listed above; • three letters of reference from persons in a position to judge the
obtained at least class 2.2 (Lower Second), ‘Good’, B or equivalent, but
applicant’s professional and/or academic abilities; for the degree
preferably class 2.1 (Upper Second), ‘Very Good’, B+ or equivalent.
programmes at least one of these references should be provided by the
Applicants from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan are
most recent academic institute attended by the applicant.
required to have an MA degree. Applicants from India who studied at a four or five star university can enter the programme with a BA degree.
All letters and documents must be submitted in English.
Professional experience relevant to the Major which the applicant
Closing date for applications
wishes to study is normally expected and is a preference for admission.
The table on the right shows starting dates, application deadlines and
English language requirements All programmes are conducted in English and applicants who are not
1 January 2013 – 31 December 2017
On going basis
1 July and 1 November 2012
32,000
MA programme
2 September 2013 – 12 December 2014
1 July 2013
1 January 2013
13,500
17 April – 28 June 2013
1 February 2013
24 September 2012
9 April – 20 June 2014
1 February 2014
23 September 2013
17 April – 28 June 2013
1 February 2013
24 September 2012
9 April – 20 June 2014
1 February 2014
23 September 2013
Governance, Democratization and
17 April – 24 May 2013
1 February 2013
n.a.
Public Policy
9 April – 16 May 2014
1 February 2014
23 September 2013
Sustainable Local Economic
April – May 2013
This course is administered by IHS, for information and application
Development
April - May 2014
please contact
[email protected]
Universalizing Socioeconomic
9 January – 15 February 2013
1 November 2012
23 April 2012
Security for the Poor
8 January – 14 February 2014
1 November 2013
22 April 2013
Postgraduate diploma programmes Children, Youth and Development
Applications
For the PhD programme applicants are required to have a Master of Arts
For the MA programme and the Postgraduate Diploma programmes
Phd programme
Managing International Migration
4950
4950
Short Courses 4000
4000
Further information For further information about any of the programmes and about ISS,
ISS reserves the right to suspend, modify or cancel any of the
please visit our website www.iss.nl, or e-mail the Student Office at
programmes described here or to adjust the required fees.
[email protected].
fees. In principle all programmes run in the same period in the next year, with the same application deadlines.
native English speakers are required to demonstrate their proficiency in
Costs
Fellowships
the language. Thus on application for admittance to an ISS programme,
The overview gives the tuition fee in euros per programme. Besides the
The ISS website lists possible fellowship programmes per country. Please
Development Bank, the Ford Foundation, the Indonesian STUNED
students must provide a certificate from one of the following bodies:
tuition fee, a registration fee of €115 has to be paid. In addition, there
visit the website for links and further information.
programme and individual governments. For information on these
• TOEFL certificate (PBT) with a score of at least 580. For the computer-
will be costs for study visits, insurance, immigration fee, book
sources, you should approach the appropriate representative in your
based TOEFL test (CBT), the minimum acceptable score is 237 and the
allowances and travel expenses. Living expenses are approximately €950
Applicants from 61 developing countries and countries in transition
internet based test (iBT) 92.
per month on the basis of modest accommodation. Accommodation
selected by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs may apply for
will be guaranteed to those who have confirmed that they are coming to
fellowships through the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP), which
ISS has established two funds to support students without any other form
ISS by making the required payment six weeks before commencement
is part of the Dutch government’s development cooperation programme.
of scholarship. Both funds are open to Dutch and international students
Other tests, such as ALIGU and Michigan, are also recognized and
of the study programme. Please check the ISS website for more details
More information on the programme can be found on the Nuffic website
who wish to enroll in the MA in Development Studies. More information
applicants need to demonstrate a level at least equivalent to those stated
on costs and housing.
(www.nuffic.nl). Please be aware that we will have to be very strict on the
on these two funds, the ISS Scholarship Fund for Excellent Students and
deadline. We guarantee a timely decision only for complete applications
the ISS Hardship fund, can be found on the website.
• IELTS academic test with a score of at least 6.5.
above for either the TOEFL or IELTS. ISS reserves the right not to accept certificates of English proficiency that cannot be readily established to
The tuition fees for those who wish to attend a module the costs can be
be equivalent to either of the recognized tests.
calculated on the basis of the costs per ECTS which for an MA module is €200 per ECTS credit.
Applicants from all Asian countries except India and the Philippines are required to submit a test.
The tuition fee for the part-time MA programme is the same as the
country or region. Links are provided on the ISS website.
received before the deadline as indicated in the table. For students on the PhD programme without any other form of Other bodies that have granted fellowships to ISS students are the United
scholarship ISS will waive the tuition fee. For more information please
Nations and its Specialized Agencies, the Joint Japan/World Bank
contact the Student Office at
[email protected].
Fellowship programme, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Asian
regular MA tuition fee..
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ISS Officials and Academic Staff Loes Keysers Lecturer in Women and Development Studies Karim Knio
Senior Lecturer in Politics
Peter Knorringa
Professor of Private Sector and Development
Rachel Kurian
Senior Lecturer in International Labour Economics
Advisory Board
Mahmood Messkoub
Senior Lecturer in Development Studies
Professor Hans van Ginkel (chair)
Mansoob Murshed
Professor of Economics of Conflict and Peace
Professor Han Entzinger
Professor of International Industrial Economics, Business School, University of Birmingham, UK
Nanno Kleiterp
Professor of Development Economics, Utrecht University
Jos Mooij Associate Professor of Public Policy and Development Management
Susan Newman Lecturer in Development Economics
Institute Board
Howard Nicholas
Senior Lecturer in Economics
Auma Okwany Lecturer in Social Policies
Rector:
Professor Leo de Haan
Lee Pegler Lecturer in Work Organization and Labour Rights
Deputy Rector for Educational Affairs:
Dr Jos Mooij
Lorenzo Pellegrini
Deputy Rector for Research Affairs
Professor Mohamed Salih
Jan Pronk Affiliated Professor of Theory and Practice of International Development
Deputy Rector for Resources: Renée de Louw
Senior Lecturer in Development Economics
Mohamed A. Salih
Professor of Politics of Development
Professor of Politics of Development, University of Leiden
Academic Staff
Freek Schiphorst
Senior Lecturer in Labour Relations
Murat Arsel Associate Professor of Development Studies
Karin Astrid Siegmann Senior Lecturer in Labour and Gender
Karin Arts
Professor of International Law and Development
Max Spoor
Professor of Development Studies, in particular regarding economies in transition
Arjun Bedi
Professor of Quantitative Economics
Irene van Staveren
Professor of Pluralist Development Economics
Peter van Bergeijk
Professor of International Economics/Macro-economics
Professor of Economics and Christian Ethics, Radboud University Nijmegen
Sylvia Bergh
Senior Lecturer in Development Management and Governance
Sunil Tankha
Senior Lecturer in Public Policy and Management
Nahda Shehada Lecturer in Gender, Culture and Development
Erhard Berner Associate Professor of Development Sociology
Rob Vos Affiliated Professor of Finance and Development
Kees Biekart Associate Professor of Political Sociology
Joop de Wit
Jun Borras Associate Professor of Agriculture and Rural Development
Dubravka Zarkov Associate Professor of Development, Gender and Conflict Studies
Senior Lecturer in Public Policy and Development Management
Bram Büscher Associate Professor of Environment and Sustainable Development Kristen Cheney
Senior Lecturer Children and Youth Studies
Amrita Chhachhi
Senior Lecturer in Women, Gender, Development
Meine Pieter van Dijk
Professor of Urban Management
Andrew Fischer
Senior Lecturer in Population and Social Policy
Alan Fowler Affiliated Professor of Civil Society and International Development Des Gasper
Professor of Human Development, Development Ethics and Public Policy
Georgina Gomez Lecturer in Local and Regional Development Michael Grimm Affiliated Professor of Development Economics Leo de Haan
Professor of Development Studies, Rector of the Institute
Jeff Handmaker
Senior Lecturer in Development, Human Rights and Governance
Wendy Harcourt
Senior Lecturer in Social Policy
Bert Helmsing
Professor of Local and Regional Development,
Professor of Regional and Local Planning, Utrecht University
Silke Heumann Lecturer Women, Gender and Development
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Helen Hintjens
Senior Lecturer in Development and Social Justice
Wil Hout
Professor of Governance and International Political Economy
Roy Huijsmans
Senior Lecturer in Children and Youth Studies
Rosalba Icaza
Senior Lecturer in Governance and International Political Economy
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Contact Information International Institute of Social Studies Postal address: P.O. Box 29776 2502 LT The Hague Location: Kortenaerkade 12 2518 AX The Hague The Netherlands Telephone: +31 70 426 0460 Email:
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