. Brief description of aims and content
Each student will write a master thesis. The master thesis will be defended at a special seminar with participation of the examiners and other graduate students. A thesis will be written and defended on individual basis. Students are expected to choose a topic related to one of the theoretical modules. Theoretical approaches are then to be fetched from the main modules. The students are also requested to collect data choosing a method adequate for the research problem in focus. The Lecturers will suggest some topics for MA thesis writings; students themselves will suggest some topics. It is recommended that subjects of thesis include at least one aspect of security, conflict, economic and peace related matters.
Brief description of aims and content
The Module is guided by the premise that changing character of security is shaped by historical contexts and conditions that has characterized the global system and security. The changing character affects the future of security holistically. The module analyses the implications of media on security, psychological operations, cyber security dynamics and strategic communication.
Brief description of aims and content
This module introduces students to systematic understanding of conflict management, including conflict analysis, mapping and transformation. It emphasizes contextual analysis and takes into consideration factors such as relationship dynamics and interrelation of factors influencing conflicts and peaceful interventions. It also introduces students to the major theories in the field and provides them with an understanding of the main intervention approaches.