Program Overview

Culture, Organization and Management Master Program

The Culture, Organization and Management master program offers a unique multidisciplinary perspective on organizational and management issues. This one-year, English-taught master's program provides students with insights from various social sciences, including organizational studies, organizational psychology, work psychology, anthropology, and sociology. Students learn to apply these insights directly in practice, considering not only individual experiences but also the broader social context.

Program Overview

• The program is taught in English.
• It is a one-year, full-time program.
• The program provides a unique etnographic perspective on organizational studies, management, and culture, combined with practical field research, analysis, and critical advice.

Career Opportunities

• Graduates with a unique profile and expertise in cultural sensitivities are valuable candidates for various organizations.
• Career opportunities include working for consultancy firms, international companies, government agencies, or healthcare institutions.

Program Details

• The program focuses on practical field research, where students go into the field, talk to people on site, and hold up a mirror to the people and organizations they study.
• Students need empathy to understand problems from the inside out, as well as distance to come up with workable solutions.
• Critical thinking and theoretical background are necessary to diplomatically convey difficult messages.

Why Study Culture, Organization and Management?

• This program does not focus on desk research or sending out questionnaires.
• It is about going into the field, talking to people on site, and understanding problems from the inside out.
• Students learn to analyze organizations from a cultural perspective and develop practical solutions to management issues.

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