The interdisciplinary MPA-ES centers around the fields of energy, transport, climate and digitalization from a political and technological perspective. This study program integrates RWTH Aachen University’s excellence in science and technology with the current political and economic agenda of the EU and thus giving you a comprehensive understanding of the impact new technologies have on EU governance and vice versa. Combining knowledge of politics, law, economics and technology, the MPA-ES will enable you to take on leaderships roles in the private and public sectors with strong orientation on the EU market and EU regulations.

Curriculum MPA-European Studies:

I Compulsory courses European Studies essentials (Sem. 1, 30 CP)

• History of European Integration
  
• EU Law
  
• European Policy and Governance
  
• Lobbying and Transparency
  
• European Economics
  
• Global Challenges and the Future of the EU
  

II Track-specific compulsory courses (Sem. 2, choose one track ,15 CP)

• Energy and Climate Track
  • Sustainable Energy Economics and Policy
  • Electric Mobility and Transport
  • Sustainable Climate Policy 

• Digital Transformation Track
  • Principles of Digitalization and Transformation
  • eGovernment and Digital Administration
  • Big Data, Big Responsibility 

III Elective Courses (Sem. 2; choose one, 5 CP)

• Strategic Decision Making and Negotiating Skills
• International Project Management 

IV Compulsory course (2 CP)

• Language Course 

V Elective modules (choose one, 8 CP)

• Internship
• Project Work 

VI Final examination (Sem. 3, 30 CP)

• Master Thesis
• Oral examination