Sunday, January 10, 2010

Dalarna University College | Master of Arts in European Tourism Management (ETM)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Seven universities and colleges, in the UK, France, Germany , the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden are engaged in master's level tourism training and theory, providing research facilities in a joint European framework. The program is oriented towards the integration of scientific theories and methods and its application to case work related to tourism.

The one-year program is divided into three stages: Stage one is a one-term intensive course, taught in English, at Bournemouth University (UK), University of Professional Education , NHTV, Breda (Netherlands) or Hogskolan Dalarna (Sweden). Stage 2 consists of applied case studies conducted in French at Universite de Savoie, in German at Fachhochschule Heilbronn or in Spanish at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid.

There is also an English-only program, where students atudy the second term at Universidade do Algarve, Farp-Portugal. The successful completion of stages one and two gives access to the preparation of an individual master's dissertation, to be examined by an international faculty. 60 students from all parts of Europe are accepted to the ETM program each year.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Tourism, or related disciplines with a specialization in Tourism.
- Excellent language skills in English and either French, German or Spanish.
- Work experience in a tourism-related field, minimum six months

FURTHER INFORMATION

Tel: +46 2 377 8000
Email: ioffice@du.se
Website: du.se

Blekinge Institute of Technology | Master of Business Administration

Swedish Degree: Magister i foretagsekonomi
Degree Name in English: Master of Business Administration
60 Credits (90 ECTS)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The vision of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is to prepare young executives with some working experience for global leadership roles. The people who are going to get ahead in today's business world are those who can sift through the amounts of information and pull out the opportunities it brings. Adapting to a continuously changing business world requires flexibility, creativity and discipline.

This MBA strongly believes in a fact-based, cross-disciplinary approach to management. The learning process relies on case studies and on a variety team-based teaching tools.

Our students will learn to see the broad picture and at the same time examine relevant details. Our low student to faculty ratio, off-site leadership experiences, venture projects, international consulting projects and a pedagogical approach will help you develop your leadership skills.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree.
Two years of work experience after the bachelor degree.
TOEFL 550/213 or IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 4.5 in each module.
GMAT (550+)

FURTHER INFORMATION

Email: mba@bth.se
Website: bth.se/mba

Blekinge Institute of Technology | Master of Science in Business Administration

Swedish Degree: Magisterexamen i foretagsekonomi

Degree Name in English: Master of Science in Business Administration

40 credits
(60 ECTS)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW


To understand the economic rules of the information age and to be able to distil them into sound business practices and strategies is crucial in today's business world. As new information technologies change the economic scene, managers must apply a new set of tools and models in order to take advantage of emerging opportunities and to handle a changing set of problems.

It is these management issues of the Information Age and the network economy which forms the focus of this program.

The program starts in Ronneby in early September each year and runs on a full time basis over the entire academic year (40 weeks). Within the program. you have to choose at least one specialization course worth 10 credits (15 ICTS) in the area of finance, management control and organizational theory.

You also choose a number of elective courses which deal with specific aspects of the general theme of the program. Throughout the program, collaboration with the surrounding ICT-industry - not the least within the business networks TelecomCity and Soft Center - is emphasized and you get ample opportunities to link up with relevant organizations. The program finishes with a master's thesis where you normally in teams of 2 or 3 on a problem or topic of your own choice.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in a business or management related subject.
TOEFL 550/213 or IELTS 6.0

FURTHER INFORMATION

For more information, you may contact Tel +46 45 738 5000 or email MSc.bus@bth.se or visit bth.se/mam

Blekinge Institute of Technology | Internet Master of Business Administration

Degree name in English: Master of Business Administration

Swedish Degree: Magister i foretagsekonomi

40 credits (60 ECTS)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Business is becoming more and more international. The opportunities to work in international business are increasing. In many international companies, an MBA exam is highly valued in the recruitment of new people and for further career. The Internet MBA at BTH will be carried out in an international context with students expected from different parts of the world.

Most of the course work is carried out on the Internet where the students discuss with each other and communicate with the teachers. Students meet on campus twice during the program: three days at the start of the program and three days at the end. These physical meetings are not obligatory.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree. Two years of work experience after the bachelor degree. TOEFL 550/213 or IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 4.5 in each module.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For additional information, email internetmba@bth.se or visit bth.se/mam/internetmba

Malardalen University College: MIMA - Information Design

Swedish Degree: Magisterexamen med inriktning mot informations design

Degree Name in English: Master with focus on information Design

40 credits (60 ECTS)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

We live in information societies. We need information to perform our tasks at work and at home. This program makes it possible for students with undergraduate studies in biology, communication, culture, economics, engineering, information design, health care, journalism, language, and technology to learn how to inform various target groups about their areas.

Upon completion of the program a student can find a career working with information in an organization, private or public. This program requires an active commitment from every student. Learning is based on a synthesis of individual studies of required texts; work in study groups with reports, analyses, discussions, reflections, participation in seminars, and work in individual assignments. Throughout the program, each may focus the work on information design problems related to their own undergraduate subject matter.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information, visit mdh.se/ufo/int/studera/eng/index.shtml

Lund Univeristy, Malmo Art Academy: Master’s Program in Fine Art

Swedish Degree: Kornstnarlig magisterexamen I fri konst

Degree Name in English: Master in Fine Arts in Visual Arts

80 Credits (120 ECTS)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The program is intended both for students with a scientific or technical background who would like to explore artistic expression and get an in-depth knowledge of computer graphics and sound technologies, and for artists from different genres who want to learn how to use the computer as the powerful tool that it is.

An introductory semester adapts courses to the individual background of the student, with basic mathematics and programming for artists or an introduction to artistic expression for students of science and technology. Theory courses are combined with projects and workshops where students with different backgrounds collaborate. Public exhibitions and performances form an important part of the program. Most courses are focused on sophisticated uses of technology that is readily available to students after they graduate, but more advanced technology (e.g. virtual reality equipment) is also available for special projects. The program is full time and runs for over two years.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

At least three years of university education and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field in science and technology, or have an education in an artistic field at a corresponding level. Equivalent documented experience will be considered.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information, contact:
Tel. no. +46 40 32 5701
Email: khm@khm.lu.se
Website: khm.lu.se

Chalmers University of Technology/Goteborg University: Art and Technology

Degree Name in English: Master of Science in Applied Information Technology, specializing in Art and Technology

Swedish Degree: teknologie magisterexamen I Tillampad Informationsteknologi med Inriktning mot Art and Technology

80 Credits (120 ECTS)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This program is intended both for students with a scientific or technical background who would like to explore artistic forms of expression and get an in-depth knowledge of computer graphics and sound technologies, and for artists from different genres who want to learn how to use the computer as the powerful tool that it is.

An introductory semester with basic mathematics and programming for artists or an introduction to artistic means of expression for students from science and technology is adapted to the individual background of the student. Theory courses are combined with projects and workshops where students with different backgrounds collaborate, with internationally recognized guest teachers acting as advisors. Public exhibitions and performances form an important part of the program. Most courses are focused on sophisticated uses of technology that is readily available to students after they graduate, but more advanced technology (e.g. virtual reality equipment) is also available for special projects.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree.

A university education in a relevant field in science and technology, or have an education in an artistic field at an equivalent level. Applications from all fields of art and design are welcome, including music, visual arts, literature, choreography, theater, animation, digital media, design, and architecture.

Application from individuals who have equivalent documented experience, such as that obtained through professional career, will also be considered.

Applicants who would like to follow only a part of the program such as ERASMUS students will also be considered.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information, contact: admission@ituniv.se or visit ituniv.se