Program Overview

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Global Markets, Local Creativities (Erasmus Mundus International Master)

The International Master in Global Markets, Local Creativities is an integrated, international programme comprising the history, theory, institutions, and cultures of global capitalism. It provides perspectives on the globalised economy, focusing on creative and cultural economies/industries, urban ecosystems that foster entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation, and business cultures.

Programme Structure

This is a two-year degree taught through a mix of lectures and seminars. Students will take between eight and ten core and around eight optional courses, depending on which pathway they choose. The programme also includes opportunities for internships and industrial placements.

Pathways

• Pathway A - Global History & Creative Industries
• Pathway B - Global Markets & Development
• Pathway C - Sustainable Business Development
• Pathway D - Industrial Dynamics & Sustainability
• Pathway E - Institutional Change & Creative Industries
• Pathway F - Global Political Economy
• Pathway G - Sustainability: Institutions & Management
• Pathway I - Entrepreneurship in Global Markets

Core Courses

Mobility 1

University of Glasgow (pathways A-G)

• Global Varieties of Capitalism in Historical Perspective (taught by Göttingen and Kyoto)
• The Globalised Economy

Georg-August Universität Göttingen (pathway I)

• Global History of Marketing and Mass Consumption
• Immigrant Entrepreneurship
• Political Economy of Global Energy Markets

Mobility 2

Universitat de Barcelona (pathways A, B, C, and D)

• Creative Cities: Intervention Models and Entrepreneurial Dynamics
• Global Political Ecology
• Political Economy of Global Energy Markets (taught by Göttingen)
• Port Cities in Historical Perspective (taught by Rotterdam)

Universitat de Barcelona (pathway I)

• Creative Cities: Intervention Models and Entrepreneurial Dynamics
• Global Political Ecology
• Political Economy of Global Energy Markets (taught by Göttingen)
• Port Cities in Historical Perspective (taught by Rotterdam)

Uppsala Universitet (pathways E, F, and G)

• Sustainability of Welfare Policies in the Modern Era
• Sustainability of Financial Markets in the Modern Era

Mobility 3

Erasmus University Rotterdam (pathways A and E)

• Creative Industries in the Global Economy (taught by Glasgow)
• Doing Historical Research
• Heritage and Fashion
• Research Workshops (various)
• Rise of the Global City

Georg-August Universität Göttingen (pathways B and F)

• Global History of Marketing and Mass Consumption
• Immigrant Entrepreneurship
• Topics in Globalisation (taught by Barcelona)

Universidad de Los Andes (pathways C and G)

• Course A: Entrepreneurship and Capitalism in Latin America
• Course B: Sustainability Issues in Latin America

Kyoto University (pathway D)

• Economic Development and Policy in the Asia-Pacific
• Industries and Global Competition
• International Development Assistance Policy
• Master Thesis Design
• On-site Research Training

University of Glasgow (pathway I)

• Global Varieties of Capitalism in Historical Perspective (taught by Göttingen and Kyoto)
• The Globalised Economy
• Thesis Preparation

Optional Courses

It is essential to understand that optional courses change each year depending on staff availability.

University of Glasgow

• Business and Government in the Global Economy
• Development and the Global South: African Experiences since 1945
• Global Development, Taxation, and Finance
• Globalisation and Labour
• Globalisation: Critical Perspectives from the Global South
• Globalisation and the Nation State
• Inequalities in the Global Economy
• Latin American Development from Independence to the Present
• Technology Transfer in the Global Economy

University of Barcelona (pathways A-D)

• Advanced Topics in Globalisation
• Conflict Management in Negotiation
• Consultancy Projects (January pathways A D, June pathway I)
• Doing Business in Europe
• Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
• Entrepreneurship in Emerging Sectors (pathways A D only, core course for pathway I)
• History of Entrepreneurship in the World
• Infrastructure Economics and Policy: From Nation Building to Global Linking
• Institutional or Company Placement
• Quantitative Analysis for International Business
• Strategic Management Research
• Topics in International Economics
• Topics in International Politics

Uppsala Universitet

• Causes of Peace
• Consumption and Material Culture in Early Modern Europe
• Emerging Security Threats
• European Integration
• Feminist Cultural Studies
• Gender, Power and Institutions
• Gender, War and Peace
• Humans, Animals and Environments
• Internationalisation of Business
• Modern Natures: Conflicts and Transformation
• Refugees and Migrants in a Global Historical Perspective
• Sustainability, Crises and Strategic Challenges in International Business
• Sustainability of Economic Thought
• Theoretical and Methodological Perspectives in Economic Geography
• The Rise and Fall of the Welfare State

Erasmus University Rotterdam

• Heritage and Fashion
• International Relations Theory
• Research Internship

Georg-August Universität Göttingen

• Behavioural Development Economics
• Econometrics
• Economic Situation of Latin America in the 21st Century: Challenges of Economic Development in Latin America
• Empirical Political Economy
• Firms in International Trade
• Gender and Development
• Global Production: Firms, Contracts, and Trade Structure
• International Human Resource Management
• International Management
• Macroeconomics of Open Economies
• Poverty and Inequality
• Politics, Society, and Culture of Europe and Beyond
• Sustainable Development, Trade and Environment

Universidad de Los Andes

• Consultandes Consulting Practicum
• Management for Circular Economy
• Sustainable Value Chains

Kyoto University

• Advanced Academic Writing and Presentation
• Critical Consumption Studies
• Historical Approaches to Business and Economics
• International Agribusiness Studies
• International Political Economy of Agriculture
• Multiple Perspectives on Management
• Qualitative Research Methods
• South East Asia in the Global Economy: Past and Present

Career Prospects

The intertwining of academic analysis and practical engagement will provide a valuable range of well-rounded skills and experiences that develop active and informed graduates capable of operating at strategic levels in NGO and third-sector agencies, local economic development organisations, policy analysis and lobbying groups, and corporations, or of undertaking further study.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees for IntM

• Full-time fee for UK/EU and non-EU programme countries: Ł9,654 per annum or 11,360 per annum
• Full-time fee for all other countries: Ł20,700 per annum or 24,360 per annum

Deposit

All applicants are required to pay a deposit of Ł2,000 when an offer is made.

Additional Fees

• Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): Ł370
• Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: Ł350
• Registration/exam only fee: Ł170

Funding Opportunities

• Banco de Mexico: Provides special loans for students who wish to undertake a programme of postgraduate study.
• CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia) / FUNED Agreement: Offers a non-refundable scholarship, a monthly stipend, and medical insurance.
• ANID (la Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo): Offers a 25% discount to all successful ANID scholars.

Entry Requirements

A strict 2:1 UK Honours degree or international equivalent in Anthropology, Business, Economics, Global Business Marketing, Global Governance, Global Studies, History, International Business, International Relations/Studies, Liberal Arts, Literature, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Regional History, Sociology, Social Policy, Sustainability, Trade, and Urban Policy/Studies.

English Language Requirements

For applicants from non-English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online: 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
• TOEFL (ibt, mybest, or at home): 90 overall with no subtest less than Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21
• Pearsons PTE Academic: 65 overall with no subtest less than Reading 60; Listening 60; Speaking 65; Writing 60
• Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 176 overall with no subtest less than 169
• Oxford English Test: 7 overall with no subtest less than 6
• LanguageCert Academic/Academic Online: 70 overall with no subtest less than 65
• Password Skills Plus: 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
• Trinity College Integrated Skills in English II: Two subtests at 96 or higher, and two subtests at 80 or higher
• Kaplan Test of English: Any two subtests at 480 or higher, and any two subtests at 450 or higher

How to Apply

For information on applications and to apply, please see the consortium website.