Political Science and Government ( Classe LM-62)-Enrolled from 2014/15 Academic Year

Cortile scienze politiche
Master programme
A.Y. 2020/2021
LM-62 - Scienze della politica (EN)
Master programme
120
ECTS
Access
Open with entry requirements examination
2
Years
Milano
Italian
The master's degree program in Political and Government Sciences (GOV) aims to provide an in-depth knowledge of the rules and dynamics underneath the functioning of legal and political institutions by developing the critical tools necessary to analyse and evaluate legislative and governmental actions.
The educational plan offered is interdisciplinary.
Alongside the analysis of political institutions from a national and global perspective, the course will give an opportunity to deepen knowledge of specific geographic areas - of particular interest and relevance - and to examine the issue of fundamental rights.
A particular focus is reserved to the new forms of fundamental human rights that are consequence of the progress of biotechnology (bio-ethics and bio-law issues), in geographical projections other than the Euro-Atlantic ones.
The aim is to introduce into the labour market graduates with advanced knowledge in the political, legal and economic fields, with a focus on the dynamics of complex societies in a globalized context and on the historical evolution of the forms of political and interests representations.
Professional opportunities:
1. In the private sector: private and tertiary sector companies, associations, trade unions, press and publishing;
2. In the public sector: public administrations at local, regional, national and supranational level, including those accessed through an open competition; companies with public service management duties; consulting companies; representative political and governmental institutions.
In addition, graduates in Political and Government Sciences (GOV) will be also able to continue their education with Masters or Research Doctorates (PhD) both in Italy and abroad.

Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Per il corso magistrale in Scienze politiche e di governo non è previsto il numero programmato.
I requisiti richiesti per l'accesso sono di due tipi:

1. Occorre avere una laurea in una delle classi qui di seguito indicate, ai sensi del D.M. 270/2004:
L-16 Scienze dell'amministrazione e dell'organizzazione;
L-36 Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali;
L-14 Scienze dei servizi giuridici;
L-01 Beni culturali;
L-05 Filosofia;
L-10 Lettere;
L-11 Lingue e culture moderne;
L-12 Mediazione linguistica;
L-15 Scienze del turismo;
L-18 Scienze dell'economia e della gestione aziendale;
L-19 Scienze dell'educazione e della formazione;
L-20 Scienze della comunicazione;
L-21 Scienze della pianificazione territoriale, urbanistica, paesaggistica e ambientale;
L-24 Scienze e tecniche psicologiche;
L-31 Scienze e tecnologie informatiche;
L-32 Scienze e tecnologie per l'ambiente e la natura;
L-33 Scienze economiche;
L-37 Scienze sociali per la cooperazione, lo sviluppo e la pace;
L-39 Servizio sociale;
L-40 Sociologia;
L-41 Statistica;
L-42 Storia;
L-43 Tecnologie per la conservazione e il restauro dei beni culturali.

In considerazione del fatto che l'attività di governo si applica a molteplici e diversi ambiti di attività, il Collegio didattico potrà consentire, con adeguata motivazione, l'accesso anche a laureati in classi di laurea non comprese nell'elenco sopra riportato.

2. Avere precisi "requisiti curriculari" e cioè avere un numero di crediti non inferiore ai 60, distribuiti tra i seguenti settori scientifico disciplinari:
- IUS/08 - Diritto costituzionale
- IUS/09 - Istituzioni di diritto pubblico
- IUS/10 - Diritto amministrativo
- IUS/13 - Diritto internazionale
- IUS/14 - Diritto dell'unione europea
- IUS/21 - Diritto pubblico comparato
- M-STO/04 - Storia contemporanea
- SECS-P/01 - Economia politica
- SECS-P/02 - Politica economica
- SPS/01 - Filosofia politica
- SPS/02 - Storia delle dottrine politiche
- SPS/03 - Storia delle istituzioni politiche
- SPS/04 - Scienza politica
- SPS/06 - Storia delle relazioni internazionali
- SPS/07 - Sociologia generale
- SPS/08 - Sociologia dei processi culturali e comunicativi
- SPS/09 - Sociologia dei processi economici e del lavoro
- SPS/11 - Sociologia dei fenomeni politici


Il possesso dei 60 CFU sarà valutato da una apposita Commissione, nominata dal Collegio didattico del corso di laurea, nell'ambito dei colloqui di ammissione di cui al punto 3.
Nel caso in cui i requisiti curriculari sopra specificati non siano soddisfatti, in tutto o in parte, i laureati provenienti dalle classi di laurea di cui al punto 1 potranno sostenere i relativi esami o durante la loro iscrizione ad una laurea triennale o, se già laureati, iscrivendosi ad insegnamenti singoli. In alcuni casi può essere concordato, previamente ai colloqui previsti nei mesi di settembre e dicembre, un percorso di recupero svolto individualmente dai candidati secondo le indicazioni fornite dalla Presidente del collegio didattico o dai tutor del corso di laurea. A tal fine si invitano gli studenti, non in regola con i 60 CFU, a contattare, quanto prima, i tutor del corso di laurea che forniranno una prima valutazione della loro posizione. E' fortemente consigliato contattare in ogni caso i tutor inviando il proprio piano di studi del precedente percorso universitario.

3. La prova di ammissione consiste in un colloquio teso, in alcuni casi, a verificare la presenza dei crediti necessari per l'iscrizione o, in altri casi, a verificare la preparazione dei candidati nelle materie politologiche e giuridico-istituzionali per colmare le eventuali lacune. In quest'ultimo caso, qualora la Commissione rilevi che non sono state colmate le lacune in occasione del colloquio, la Commissione stessa si riserva di valutare l'ammissione del candidato.

Per l'iscrizione degli studenti stranieri è prevista un'apposita e diversa procedura.
There are about twenty Erasmus exchange agreements available for the Master program in "Political Science and Government"(the full list can be found at www.unimi.it/cataloghi/socrates/Bando_2014_2015_SPO_Internazionali.pdf) but new agreements are being signed within the Department of International, legal and historical-political Studies, many of which will also apply to our Master program. The geographical areas where are located the partner universities are the Mediterranean Europe (France, Spain, Portugal), the Central and Eastern Europe (Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia) but also the German area (Germany) and Turkey. The subjects that can be studied abroad are mainly legal and political, followed by the historical ones. It must be therefore considered that the means of recognition of the subjects are quite elastic, given the lack of a perfect coincidence between the courses of study in Europe.In this regard there is the chance to use the credits for elective activities and also those available for the preparation of the doctoral thesis (up to 21 credits). The ability to conduct research abroad for the purpose of writing the thesis is particularly encouraged, especially for a master degree. However, it is recommended to choose the appropriate area of research before departure, to be agreed with a teacher of the Master programs and possibly identifying a reference professor at the foreign University. The methods of recognition of study abroad require a preliminary learning agreement with the Erasmus delegate for the Department and the possible adjustment once in place. The recognition of credits obtained at the partner University in Italy is closely linked to these forms and the consent of the Erasmus delegate.
La frequenza è fortemente consigliata.

Courses list

course year not available
First trimester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
History of Contemporary Political Thought 6 40 Italian SPS/02
Second trimester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Analysis of Political Discourse 9 60 Italian SPS/01
Political Theory 9 60 Italian SPS/01
Third trimester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Institutional Communication in English 9 60 English L-LIN/12
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Comparative Political Behavior 6 40 English SPS/11
Great Powers and the Collapse of the International System 9 60 Italian SPS/04
Local Governments 9 60 Italian IUS/08
Multi-Level Constitutionalism 9 60 Italian IUS/08
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Gli studenti devono conseguire 9 CFU attraverso uno dei seguenti esami
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Analysis of Political Discourse 9 60 Italian Second trimester SPS/01
Political Theory 9 60 Italian Second trimester SPS/01
First trimester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Economic and Political Geography 6 40 Italian M-GGR/02
Second trimester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Political Institutions and Decision-Making 6 40 Italian SPS/04
Theories and Principles of Regulation 9 60 Italian IUS/05
Optional
Comparative Political Economy 6 40 English SPS/04
Third trimester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Interest Groups and Lobbying 6 40 Italian SPS/04
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Exam 21 0 Italian
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Gli studenti devono conseguire 6 CFU attraverso uno dei seguenti esami
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Comparative Political Economy 6 40 English Second trimester SPS/04
Interest Groups and Lobbying 6 40 Italian Third trimester SPS/04
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Laboratory: Sustainability and Sustainable Development 3 24 Italian AGR/01 AGR/13 IUS/01 SECS-P/01 SPS/04
Laboratory: Sustainability and Sustainable Development 6 48 Italian AGR/01 AGR/13 IUS/01 SECS-P/01 SPS/04
Laboratory: Sustainability and Sustainable Development 3 24 Italian AGR/01 AGR/13 IUS/01 SECS-P/01 SPS/04
Second trimester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Indigenous Rights in Contemporary Latin America: Land and Natural Resources 3 20 Italian SPS/05
Third trimester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Digitalisation and Company Management 3 20 Italian IUS/04
Digitalization and Decision Making 3 20 Italian IUS/05
Sociology of Memory 9 60 Italian SPS/07
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Gli studenti devono conseguire 9 CFU a scelta libera.

Qualora lo studente fosse interessato a un percorso sociologico si segnala l'insegnamento di Sociologia della memoria.
Qualora lo studente fosse interessato al percorso di Innovazione tecnologica si segnalano gli insegnamenti:
Digitalizzazione ed agire d'impresa; Processi decisionali e digitalizzazione.

Ciascun insegnamento potrà essere sostenuto come corso singolo per acquisire 3 dei 9 cfu previsti per
gli insegnamenti a scelta libera.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Digitalisation and Company Management 3 20 Italian Third trimester IUS/04
Digitalization and Decision Making 3 20 Italian Third trimester IUS/05
Sociology of Memory 9 60 Italian Third trimester SPS/07
- Gli studenti devono conseguire 6 CFU di ulteriori attività formative quali stage, laboratori, tirocini od altre attività formative utili a favorire l'ingresso nel mondo del lavoro
course year not available
First trimester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Constitutional Law 9 60 Italian IUS/08
History of Contemporary Political Thought 6 40 Italian SPS/02
Third trimester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Institutional Communication in English 9 60 English L-LIN/12
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Advanced Administrative Law 9 60 Italian IUS/10
Global Societies 6 40 Italian SPS/07
Great Powers and the Collapse of the International System 9 60 Italian SPS/04
First trimester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Economic and Political Geography 6 40 Italian M-GGR/02
Optional
History, Politics and Rights in Latin America 6 40 Italian SPS/05
Second trimester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Constitutional Comparative Law 9 60 Italian IUS/21
Theory of Fundamental Rights 6 40 Italian IUS/20
Optional
American History and Politics 6 40 English SPS/05
Third trimester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Comparative Protection of Human Rights 9 60 Italian IUS/02 IUS/21
Optional
History and Politics of North Africa and the Middle East 6 40 English SPS/14
History and Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa 6 40 English SPS/13
Institutions and Political Process in China 6 40 Italian L-OR/21 SPS/14
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Exam 21 0 Italian
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Gli studenti devono conseguire 6 CFU attraverso uno dei seguenti esami
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
American History and Politics 6 40 English Second trimester SPS/05
History and Politics of North Africa and the Middle East 6 40 English Third trimester SPS/14
History and Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa 6 40 English Third trimester SPS/13
History, Politics and Rights in Latin America 6 40 Italian First trimester SPS/05
Institutions and Political Process in China 6 40 Italian Third trimester L-OR/21 SPS/14
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Laboratory: Sustainability and Sustainable Development 3 24 Italian AGR/01 AGR/13 IUS/01 SECS-P/01 SPS/04
Laboratory: Sustainability and Sustainable Development 6 48 Italian AGR/01 AGR/13 IUS/01 SECS-P/01 SPS/04
Laboratory: Sustainability and Sustainable Development 3 24 Italian AGR/01 AGR/13 IUS/01 SECS-P/01 SPS/04
Second trimester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Indigenous Rights in Contemporary Latin America: Land and Natural Resources 3 20 Italian SPS/05
Third trimester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Digitalisation and Company Management 3 20 Italian IUS/04
Digitalization and Decision Making 3 20 Italian IUS/05
Sociology of Memory 9 60 Italian SPS/07
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Gli studenti devono conseguire 9 CFU a scelta libera.

Qualora lo studente fosse interessato a un percorso sociologico si segnala l'insegnamento di Sociologia della memoria.
Qualora lo studente fosse interessato al percorso di Innovazione tecnologica si segnalano gli insegnamenti:
Digitalizzazione ed agire d'impresa; Processi decisionali e digitalizzazione.

Ciascun insegnamento potrà essere sostenuto come corso singolo per acquisire 3 dei 9 cfu previsti per
gli insegnamenti a scelta libera.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Digitalisation and Company Management 3 20 Italian Third trimester IUS/04
Digitalization and Decision Making 3 20 Italian Third trimester IUS/05
Sociology of Memory 9 60 Italian Third trimester SPS/07
- Gli studenti devono conseguire 6 CFU di ulteriori attività formative quali stage, laboratori, tirocini od altre attività formative utili a favorire l'ingresso nel mondo del lavoro
Course location
Milano
Presidente del Collegio Didattico
Prof.ssa Marzia Rosti
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