The German-language double master's programme Governance in Multilevel Systems offers the opportunity to earn two degrees within four semesters: one M.A. in Governance and Public Policy – Political Science (University of Passau) and another in International Relations (AUB).
Studies take place at the University of Passau and AUB, and deal with the connection between political, economic and legal sciences in the analysis of complex multilayer systems with consideration of regional and national peculiarities and perspectives. This cooperation connects the European political competencies from the two institutions, as well as AUB’s particular emphases in the analysis of the transformation processes in Central and Eastern Europe, bound in the practise of diplomacy.
The programme conveys basic knowledge of political and methodical thought as well as the practical competencies in foreign policy and diplomacy.