Global Challenges and Analytics (PSA)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Inter-university Post-graduate program, graduates will be able to

• identify, understand, and interpret in depth the interaction of political, economic, and social developments on a national or an international level,
• apply risk management to the study of international events and developments in a comprehensive manner,
• use analytical techniques and related software technologies to collect, process, analyze, and visualize data and information in the above areas, individually or in combination.

Skills Acquired

The “Global Challenges and Analytics” program leads to multidimensional and interdisciplinary skills and qualifications, covering risk management and data analysis in international policy. In particular, the program equips graduates with the critical ability to identify, understand, and interpret the complex network of relationships between political, economic, and social variables on national and international levels. In addition, the program is designed to provide them with risk management expertise, enabling them to explore and address the multifaceted challenges that arise in the international arena. At the same time, the program provides in-depth training in innovative technologies and data analysis techniques. Students learn how they can effectively collect, process, and visualize relevant data to facilitate decision-making in a complex and ever-changing environment. This comprehensive educational experience uniquely positions post-graduates as attractive candidates for various roles that require detailed judgment and complex analytical skills.

In the Inter-disciplinary Postgraduate Studies Programme graduates of the higher educational institutions of Greece (AEI) or graduates of recognized similar institutions abroad are accepted, with priority to executives of units and services that research, analyze and manage issues of international interest and foreign policy, such as security and defence executives, diplomatic service executives, public administration executives, company and multinational business executives, researchers and analysts of international politics and international, European and regional relations, etc.

A very good knowledge of the English language is required. With the proposal of the Curriculum Committee and decision of the Governing Committee of the H.O.U. graduate categories may be specialized.

Twenty (20) of the offered places per semester of admission are occupied by employees of the Ministry of National Defence.

Note:

Holders of a degree or diploma of higher education means graduates of Greek Universities or Polytechnics or Higher School of Fine Arts or Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education or Higher Technological Educational Institutions (ATEI) or those who hold academically equivalent first cycle degrees from recognized foreign educational institutions with the degrees awarded by the Greek Higher Educational Institutions, in accordance with the provisions of article 304 of Law No. 4957/2022 (Government Gazette 141/21.07.2022, vol.)

Marking:

For the evaluation of the application to the Postgraduate Studies Programme, it will be examined whether the candidate’s institution of study is or may be included in the National Register of Recognised Higher Education Institutions of Foreign Countries and whether the candidate’s degree is or may be included in the National Register of Types of Degrees of Recognised Institutions of Foreign Countries.

The Hellenic Open University, if the degree is included in the list of article 307 of Law No. 4957/2022, must request a “Certificate of Place of Study”, which is issued and sent by the foreign university. If the place of study or part of the studies is confirmed as the Greek territory, the degree is not recognized, unless the part of the studies that took place in the Greek territory is in a public higher education institution or in a recognized foreign educational institution within the meaning of paragraph b) of article 299 of Law No. 4957/2022.

The Inter-disciplinary Postgraduate Studies Programme “Global Challenges and Analytics” offers two (2) specializations:

1^st Specialization: “Risk management in international politics”

2^nd Specialization: “Data analysis in international politics”

The Inter-disciplinary Postgraduate Studies Programme is structured in three (3) academic semesters, that include:

• Five (5) Modules,
• Four (4) Laboratory Modules,
• Master’s dissertation of two (2) specializations.

The minimum duration of studies is three (3) academic semesters (1 ½ academic terms).

The total number of credits (ECTS) required to obtain the Master’s Degree is 90 ECTS.

Guidelines for Selection of Modules/Laboratory Modules

You may choose from one (1) to three (3) modules/laboratory modules per semester (up to 30 ECTS).

It is recommended that the selection of the modules/ladoratory modules is made in sequential order and therefore follows the numbering of the subjects in the programme.

For example, in the 1^st semester, if you wish to choose one (1) module, you must choose PSA50. If you wish to choose two (2) modules, you must choose PSA50 and PSA51, etc.

During the process of declaring a module, the modules/laboratory modules of the previous semester should be exhausted first and then, the modules/laboratory modules of the following semester should be declared.

In the 3^rd semester you may choose either the PSA60 and one (1) from PSA61LCM / PSA62LCM, depending the specialization of your choice, or the Master’s dissertation (PSADED / PSADEA) depending the specialization of your choice.

However, in case of entering the Inter-disciplinary Postgraduate Studies Programme without ever completing a Master’s dissertation (for example, in another Postgraduate Studies Programme), then you must choose the Master’s dissertation in the 3^rd semester (PSADED / PSADEA), depending the specialization of your choice.

The completion of the Master’s dissertation (PSADED / PSADEA) requires the successful attendance of the six (6) modules/laboratory modules.

The oral defense of the Master’s dissertation can only take place after the successful completion of all modules and laboratory modules of the Programme.

The minimum duration of studies is three (3) academic semesters. For the successful completion of the Inter-disciplinary Postgraduate Studies Programme in three (3) academic semesters, all the required modules or and Master’s dissertation per semester must be completed (30 ECTS).

The award of the Postgraduate Degree requires the successful completion of:

(a.) either five (5) modules and three (3) laboratory modules

(β.) or four (4) modules, two (2) laboratory modules, as well as the successful completion and presentation of the Master’s dissertation (PSADED or PSADEA).

DIRECTOR OF THE PROGRAMME OF STUDIES

FAKIOLAS EFSTATHIOS, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Subject: IR Theory, Security Studies, Strategic Studies, European Integration, Greek Foreign Policy

e-mail: fakiolas.efstathios@eap.gr

Coordinators

Student tuition fees for the Postgraduate Programme:

• 450€ (400€ respectively for the category of the Ministry of National Defence*) for each one of the Modules/Laboratory Modules: PSA50, PSA51, PSA52, PSA53, PSA54LCM, PSA55LCM.
• 675€ (600€ respectively for the category of the Ministry of National Defence) for each one of the Modules/Laboratory Modules: PSA60, PSA61LCM, PSA62LCM.
• 350€ (1.200€ respectively for the category of the Ministry of National Defence) for each one of the PSADED and PSADEA.

The total financial cost for the Postgraduate Program corresponds to 4.050€ (3.600€ respectively for the category of the Ministry of National Defence).

*Students from the Ministry of National Defence.

Student Registration Department:

Tel.: +30 2610 367337 & +30 2610 367323
E-mail: psa@eap.gr