Program Overview

International Political Economy of East Asia, Master 1-Fach

The increasing importance of East Asia in the world economy and politics in the 21st century increases the demand for East Asian skills at all levels in research institutions, public administration, international organisations, private sector, and non-profit organisations. The M.A. IPEEA helps to meet this demand by qualifying students with a modern Master's degree for demanding tasks in or in relation to East Asia. It strives to provide skills to perform in a multidisciplinary and multinational environment. With a theory-based, contemporary, and practice-oriented range of courses, the Master of Arts programme in the subject International Political Economy of East Asia (IPEEA) is a programme offered by the Ruhr-Universität Bochum. The Institute of East Asian Studies, University of Duisburg-Essen, and three of RUB's faculties –the Faculties VII (Economics), VIII (Social Science), IX (East Asian Studies)– have joined forces to guarantee professional education at the highest level within the range of areas covered by this unique programme.

Programme Details

• Degree: Master of Arts
• Start: Winter semester
• Duration: 4 semesters
• Language of Instruction: German, English
• Admission: Admission is free, but application is required through the faculty

Programme Structure

The programme offers a unique and in-depth study of current political and economic topics and issues in East Asia, with a focus on:

• Foreign and security policy of East Asia
• Governments and institutions in East Asia
• Political culture and history of East Asia
• Regionalization and internationalization
• East Asia and global economic governance
• Political economy of East Asia

Career Prospects

Graduates of this programme often work in:

• Public service/ministries
• International organizations
• Companies with East Asia relations
• Non-governmental organizations
• Research institutions

Prerequisites and Requirements

• Language skills
• Knowledge of political science theory and methods
• Knowledge of the East Asian region
• Interest in researching, analyzing, and presenting
• Interest in political and economic topics

Suitable for

This programme is suitable for graduates of:

• East Asian economics and politics, B.A.
• General political and regional sciences with East Asia focus

Practical Experience

• Internship: An internship or a stay abroad is mandatory, but not both.
• Stay abroad: Typically takes place in the 3rd semester, lasting one semester.
• Partner universities:
  • Ewha Women's University in Seoul
  • Fudan University in Shanghai
  • Fukushima Daigaku in Fukushima
  • Korea University in Seoul
  • Kyungpook National University in Daegu
  • National Taiwan University in Taipei
  • Okayama Daigaku in Okayama
  • Sogang University in Seoul
  • Soongsil University in Seoul
  • Tongji University in Shanghai
  • University of Mie in Tsu