EMCA: European Master in Consumer Affairs (Market, Business, Law and Policies)
The European Master in Consumer Affairs (EMCA) offers graduates and professionals alike, a unique opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed to enhance their chances of employment and career progression.
The protection of consumers is now at the heart of European consumer policy. With 490 million consumers in Europe and their expenditure representing over half of the EU's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), consumers have been described as the lifeblood of the economy. Confident consumers are therefore an essential building block of the market to ensure continuing economic prosperity. Consumer focus is no longer a gimmick and businesses need to cater for satisfied consumers. This takes skills and knowledge.
In the report on "the need for postgraduate education in Consumer Affairs in the European Union" (2005), the European Commission identified a gap between current provision and labour market demand. The report noted a lack of higher education graduates specially trained in European Consumer Affairs and strong employment prospects for those graduates who have specialist knowledge.
The EMCA has received in i'ts first edition (2009-2011) the financial backing of the European Commission DG Health & Consumer to develop such a course and train a new generation of highly skilled individuals.
EMCA Key facts --We put a strong emphasis on employability with work placements, lectures by professionals in the field and a double degree programme awarding students with two full Masters from the two universities visited on successful completion of the course
-We offer an intensive training programme enabling graduates to reach the employment market fast and professionals to minimise their time away from the office
-We offer study in a consortium of highly recognised Universities in Europe
Who needs EMCA graduates?
Ministries & other Public Administration bodies, Corporate/ Enterprise, Consumer Associations, Policy Making Bodies, Think Tanks, Lobbying Groups
Where will I study?
The EMCA is offered by a consortium of highly respected universities in Europe:
Successful students will obtain either a single degree from their home University or can obtain a double degree from their home University and the University they visit for one term of study (for full details, see our website).
* courses subject to full approval
How much is the course fee? For the
fee enrollment for the Academic Year 2010-2012, please contact the University
you would like to spend the first semester (see here the
contacts details).
Students will also receive a Erasmus mobility grant (3000 euros in total) from the EC for their term of study spent abroad.
When does the course start?
The course will start in October 2010. The first cohort will graduate in February 2011. Students will study over three terms.
How is the course organised?
The course is organised over three terms:
Term 1 - Common Curriculum at Home Institution (14 weeks term - Term starting October 2010 and ending in February . Exam period: Last week of February)
Term 2 - Mobility term at partner institution (14 weeks term - Term 2 will start in the 2th week of Mars 2011. Term 2 will end at the end of June. Exam period: Last week of June)
Term 3 - Internship and projects (Term 3 starts from the beginning of September 2011 and ends in January 2012).
