Specialization Globalization, Governance & Trade

Let’s create a just world.

I am learning to create a just and prosperous world for all!

Although globalization has contributed to a considerable rise in living standards and falling poverty over the last half century, it has also led to the exploitation of people and nature. The reality of globalization is therefore perceived differently all over the world. Can globalization be “fixed” so that it can be fair to everyone?

In Globalization, Governance & Trade you will look behind the “curtains” of globalization. You will examine the driving forces of globalization, the forms in which globalization takes shape and critically question how people’s lives are affected by globalization in very different contexts. This specialization looks at globalization not only “from above”, but also “from below”. The local material realities of globalization are just as important as the various flows of people, goods, services, information, practices, artefacts etc. and the global governance structure.

You will learn about the opportunities and challenges of globalization from a social, economic and entrepreneurial perspective. Furthermore, you will be able to assess different critiques of globalization and understand how different inequalities are produced and reproduced by global trade and its problematic “conditions”. You will learn to apply Critical Theory, Critical International Relations Theory and Post- and Decolonial Theory to the global trade regime.

Finally, you will analyze mechanisms, practices, institutions and systems of global governance and their transformative potential. All in all, you will learn to analyze globalization, governance and trade in all their complexity.

Contact Globalization, Governance & Trade

Prof. Dr. Anthony Teilter

The specialization “Globalization, Governance & Trade” can be chosen by students of both Master’s programmes at Karlshochschule:

Specialization Globalization, Governance & Trade – Everything at a glance

Application deadline

EU: Sept. 1, non-EU: July 15 or later, depending on the visa process of the home country

Start of studies

September

Duration of study

4 semester

Tuition fee

EU: 790 € / month
Non-EU: 1090 € / month

ECTS points

120

Teaching language

English

Lectures

Thursday evening, Friday to Saturday lunchtime (and block seminars)

Globalization, Governance & Trade: Master modules

The specialization “Globalization, Governance & Trade” not only prepares you to shape the world you dream of, but also complements the core modules from your chosen Master’s program in an inter- and transdisciplinary framework. Bringing together and integrating different perspectives is one of the strengths of the degree programs at Karlshochschule.

Are you interested in “Globalization, Governance & Trade”? Then choose one of the other six holistic specializations to combine with your core modules and this specialization. You design your studies yourself!

Specialization Globalization, Governance & Trade – Structure first year – 60 ECTS

  • 5 ECTS – Globalization from Below
  • 5 ECTS – Specialization II
  • 5 ECTS – Core Modules of Master in Management / PPE – Master in Social TransFormation
  • 5 ECTS – Core Modules of Master in Management / PPE – Master in Social TransFormation
  • 5 ECTS – Core Modules of Master in Management / PPE – Master in Social TransFormation
  • 5 ECTS – Personal Skills / Leadership Capabilities
  • 5 ECTS – Global Trade, Challenges & Alternatives
  • 5 ECTS – Specialization II
  • 5 ECTS – Core Modules of Master in Management / PPE – Master in Social TransFormation
  • 5 ECTS – Core Modules of Master in Management / PPE – Master in Social TransFormation
  • 5 ECTS – Core Modules of Master in Management / PPE – Master in Social TransFormation
  • 5 ECTS – Personal Skills / Leadership Capabilities

Specialization Globalization, Governance & Trade – second year – 60 ECTS

  • 5 ECTS – Global Governance & Transformation
  • 5 ECTS – Specialization II
  • 5 ECTS – Core Modules of Master in Management / PPE – Master in Social TransFormation
  • 5 ECTS – Core Modules of Master in Management / PPE – Master in Social TransFormation
  • 5 ECTS – Core Modules of Master in Management / PPE – Master in Social TransFormation
  • 5 ECTS – Personal Skills / Leadership Capabilities
  • 3 ECTS – Research Colloquium
  • 22 ECTS – Master Thesis incl. its Defense
  • 5 ECTS – Personal Skills / Leadership Capabilities