Management of International Social Challenges
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam

Deze opleiding
locatieRotterdam |
diplomaBSc |
typeregulier, 180 EC |
start1 september |
taalvolledig English |
opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd |
accreditatiesNVAO |
croho-code56627 |
numerus fixusnee |
honoursheeft honours track |
Migration, development, climate change, economic stability, or international crime – these are not only the challenges addressed in the Sustainable Development Goals, but also examples of social challenges that local, national and international organisations in the public sector face and try to manage. In this bachelor programme, you will learn how to research, analyse, and contribute to strategies for public sector organisations to manage these challenges.
Waarom aan de Erasmus University Rotterdam?
- our excellence in education and research. The department of Public Administration at Erasmus University is ranked number 4 in the Shanghai Ranking's 2023;
- the wide range of subjects we address in the programme;
- our plenary lectures are combined with interactive sessions or tutorinal approach.
Studieprogramma

In the second year, you will take advanced courses in public policy, management, research methods, as well as courses that will give you more background in the management of international social challenges.
Sociology
Global Challenges
Block 2
Organisation & Management
International Law
Block 3
Political Science
Designing Social Research
Block 4
Public Policy
Economics, Welfare & Distribution
Block 1 - 4
Skills
periode | |||||
Qualitative methods
Network Governance
Block 2
Policy Analysis
Quantitative methods
Block 3
Global Development Issues
International Migration
Block 4
Allocation & Management of Public Resources
Research Project
Minor / Exchange / Internship
Block 2
Global & European Governance
Political Philosophy & Democracy
Block 3
Institutions, Policy & Society
People Management in Complex Organisations
Block 4
Bachelor Project
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
group discussion, lecture, literature study, research project, practicum, self study, working groupobjectives
Our programme is a diverse one. It is a unique study programme which combines an multidisciplinary perspective to study the most pressing challenges facing the world today. You will follow courses in public policy, international law, sociology, economics, political science and management. These courses will enable you to analyse social challenges from different perspectives. Thus you will learn to understand the various roles, perceptions and interests of relevant actors.bindend studieadvies
- minimaal 60 EC in de eerste 12 maanden
Toelating en kosten
toelaatbare profielen
vwo N&T | toelaatbaar |
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vwo N&G | toelaatbaar |
vwo E&M | toelaatbaar |
vwo C&M | toelaatbaar |
hbo-p | toelaatbaar |
WO propedeuse | toelaatbaar |
toelatingseisen
erkende certificaten
To be able to participate in the small-scale education, a good command of English is essential. As you will have to write, search for information and participate in class discussions in English, you have to prove your proficiency in English in your application. You will therefore have to submit language test results along with your application if you do not qualify for exemption.
cijferlijst
The Admissions Board will also take into account your academic performance, i.e., your grades. Please note that there is no minimum score or average grade mentioned; your application will be assessed against the pool of applicants of the given year.
resumee
Your Curriculum Vitae or Resume allows you to list your educational career and work experience you obtained so far. A CV should not exceed two A4 pages. If you do not have any professional experience, don't worry, many of your future group mates are in the same situation. You might want to add involvement with NGO's and extra-curricular activities.
instaptoets
motivatiebrief
Apart from your grades, the Admissions Board also consider your motivation to join a particular programme. The motivation letter must be 1 A4 page maximum. In terms of motivation, selection will be based on how well the following points are developed in your letter:
- Why have you chosen to study this particular discipline?
- Why do you choose to study this discipline at Erasmus University Rotterdam, as opposed to other universities?
- Why does Problem-Based Learning appeal to you?
- Demonstrate international orientation and experiences through your CV/ life story/ interests and explain why you choose to study in English and in an international environment.
Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker
Management of International Social Challenges
€ 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
149 eerstejaars |
71% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Bestuurskunde
€ 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
182 eerstejaars |
32% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
75% Nederlandstalig 25% Engelstalig |
BSc. Bestuurskunde
€ 326 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
114 eerstejaars |
44% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Bestuurskunde
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
71 eerstejaars |
50% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
85% Nederlandstalig 15% Engelstalig |
Bestuurskunde
€ 253 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
70% Nederlandstalig 30% Engelstalig |
Na de studie

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
- have acquired theoretical knowledge about the management of international social challenges;
- be able to examine and analyse international social challenges and strategies in order to manage them;
- be
aansluitende masteropleidingen
instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
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Leiden University | African Studies (Research) research | + aanv. eisen |
University of Amsterdam | Bedrijfskunde in deeltijd / Executive Programme in Management Studies MSc part-time | geen aanvullende eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Beleid, Communicatie en Organisatie | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Beleidsadvisering | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Besturen van veiligheid | geen aanvullende eisen |
Utrecht University | Bestuur en beleid | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Bestuur en Management van Lokale Vraagstukken | geen aanvullende eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Bestuurskunde | geen aanvullende eisen |
Erasmus University Rotterdam | Bestuurskunde (Public Administration) | geen aanvullende eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Besturen van Maatschappelijke Organisaties full-time,part-time | geen aanvullende eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Besturen van Veiligheid | geen aanvullende eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Kwaliteit van Besturen full-time,part-time | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Communicatie en Beïnvloeding | geen aanvullende eisen |
Utrecht University | Communicatie, beleid en management | geen aanvullende eisen |
Tilburg University | Data Science and Society | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Educatie in de Mens- en Maatschappijwetenschappen - Maatschappijleer full-time,part-time,dual educational | + aanv. eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | European Law and Global Affairs | + aanvullende vakeisen + motivatiebrief |
Tilburg University | Filosofie part-time | + 30 EC pre-master |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Filosofie van de bedrijfswetenschappen | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Filosofie van een bepaald wetenschapsgebied | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Global Communication and Diversity | geen aanvullende eisen |
Erasmus University Rotterdam | Health Economics, Policy & Law | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Twente | Health Sciences | + 15 EC pre-master |
Utrecht University | History and Philosophy of Science research | geen aanvullende eisen |
Delft University of Technology | Industrial Ecology | + aanv. eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | International and European Law Advanced | + aanvullende vakeisen + motivatiebrief |
Erasmus University Rotterdam | International Public Management and Policy | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Amsterdam | Lerarenopleiding Maatschappijleer educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
University of Amsterdam | Lerarenopleiding Maatschappijleer part-time educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
Master Design Driven Innovation part-time | + toelatingsgesprek | |
Leiden University | MSc. International and European Governance | + aanv. eisen |
Leiden University | MSc. Public Administration | + aanv. eisen |
Leiden University | MSc. Public Management and Leadership | + aanv. eisen |
Utrecht University | Organisaties, verandering en management | geen aanvullende eisen |
Tilburg University | Organization and Management Studies | + aanv. eisen |
University of Twente | Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society full-time,part-time | + aanv. eisen |
University of Twente | Psychology | + 40 EC pre-master |
Erasmus University Rotterdam | Public Administration | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Twente | Public Administration | geen aanvullende eisen |
Tilburg University | Public Administration, Economics and Law | geen aanvullende eisen |
Utrecht University | Publiek Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
Utrecht University | Research in Public Administration and Organisational Science research | geen aanvullende eisen |
Serious Gaming part-time | + toelatingsgesprek | |
Tilburg University | Sociaal Recht en Sociale Politiek | + aanv. eisen |
Erasmus University Rotterdam | Sociologie | geen aanvullende eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Sociologie full-time,part-time | geen aanvullende eisen |
Erasmus University Rotterdam | Sociology | geen aanvullende eisen |
Utrecht University | Sportbeleid en sportmanagement dual | geen aanvullende eisen |
Utrecht University | Strategic Human Resource Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
Erasmus University Rotterdam | Strategic Management | + basiskennis |
Utrecht University | Strategisch human resource management | geen aanvullende eisen |
Strategische Communicatie | geen aanvullende eisen | |
University of Groningen | Werk en Zingeving | + aanv. eisen |
Erasmus University Rotterdam | Zorgmanagement part-time | geen aanvullende eisen |
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