Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in System Dynamics, The European Master Programme in System Dynamics is the first international Master programme in System Dynamics in Europe. It has been built on the strengths of four leading universities: the University of Bergen (Norway), New University of Lisbon (Portugal), the University of Palermo (Italy) and Radboud University Nijmegen (the Netherlands). The programme has been specifically designed for students who are interested in learning how to initiate strategic change in organisations by using computer simulation models.
Career perspectives Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in System Dynamics
The European Master programme in System Dynamics aims to prepare students for an international career in strategic modelling with System Dynamics. The programme will teach you the foundations of system dynamics modelling and how you can apply System Dynamic modelling to a variety of complex problems in real life. The second year is dedicated to learning how you can facilitate the model building process with the client. These skills will enable you to develop the flexibility you need to be successful within European and global organisations, whether these are major consultancy firms, strategic planning departments of larger corporations, public administrations or NGOs.
Admission Criteria
If you wish to enroll in the European Master programme in System Dynamics, you should meet the following requirements:
Admission Requirements Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in System Dynamics:
You should have a University bachelor degree (BSc.) in `social sciences`, `management sciences`, `natural sciences` or `engineering sciences`.
- Your grade average must be between an A and B.
- You must be able to hand over proof of proficiency in English.
- Your cv, including a short summary of your Bachelor thesis.
- A letter of motivation, describing why you feel you should be admitted to the programme.
- 3 letters of recommendation.
- Legally certified copies of your diplomas and transcripts.
- Legally certified translations of your diplomas and transcripts by a sworn translator.
- A copy of your passport.
- TOEFL > 550 (paper-based), > 233 (computer-based), > 80 (lnternet-based);
- IELTS > 6.5 (overall score);
- CAE/CPE (copy of degree required).
If English was the language in which you gained all your qualifications but you are not a national of one of the above-mentioned countries, we still require a TOEFL/IELTS score.
Number of scholarships available
For next year`s edition of the European Master in System Dynamics (2011-2013) we have the following scholarships available:
- 9 Category A scholarships
- 7 Category B scholarships
- 1 Category A scholarships for students from the Western Balkans & Turkey Window.
Western Balkan countries include Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia,Kosovo under UNSC Resolution 1244/99, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.
SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES
Category A: Third country (i.e. non-European) students
For each selected Third-country student, the scholarship amounts to € 24,000 for a maximum of two years. Furthermore the student receives a contribution to travel, installation and any other costs up to a maximum of €8,000.-; a contribution made for costs of participation (including insurance coverage and tuition fees) to a maximum of € 8,584.- and a monthly allowance of €1,000.- per month.
Third-country nationals, who are eligible for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, are among the citizenss from all other countries than: the 27 EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, the UK, Sweden, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain) and the EEA-EFTA states (Norway, Lichtenstein, Iceland) and who are not residents of any of the above countries, and who have not carried out their main activities (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the above countries.
Category B: European students
For each selected European student, the Erasmus Mundus scholarship amounts to € 12,000.- for a maximum of two years. Furthermore the student receives a contribution to travel, installation and any other type of costs to a maximum of €3,000.-; a contribution to participation costs (including insurance coverage) to a maximum of € 2,700.- and a monthly allowance of €500.- each month.
European nationals, who are eligible for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship are among the citizens from the 27 EU Member States (Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria,Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland,I taly,Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, the UK, Sweden, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain) and the EEA-EFTA states (Norway, Lichtenstein, Iceland).
Application Procedure
Below you will find the application procedure for the Erasmus Mundus European Master Programme in System Dynamics which will start in september 2012.
As of August 2011, it will be possible to apply for (a scholarship for) the Erasmus Mundus European Master Programme in System Dynamics 2012-2014.
Your application consists of two steps:
- fill in and submit the digital application form.
- send application in hard copy.
1. Fill in and submit the digital application form
If you think you meet the requierments and wish to be enrolled in the European Master in System Dynamics, you can fill in and submit the digital application form together with a scanned digital copy of:
- your cv, including a short summary of your Bachelor thesis
- legally certified copies of your diplomas and transcripts
- legally certified translations of your diplomas and transcripts by a sworn translator
- your passport
- a letter of motivation, describing why you feel you should be admitted to the programme
- 3 letters of recommendation
- a copy of an IELTS, a TOEFL or a CAE/CPE certificate
After having submitted your digital application form, you will receive a link named `print out application form`. Print outyour application form, sign it and send it to us together with the following hard copy files:
- your cv, including a short summary of your Bachelor thesis
- legally certified copies of your diplomas and transcripts
- legally certified translations of your diplomas and transcripts by a sworn translator
- a copy of your passport
- a letter of motivation, describing why you feel you should be admitted to the programme
- 3 letters of recommendation
- a copy of Ian ELTS, a TOEFL or a CAE/CPE certificate
Radboud Univeristy Nijmegen
Application EM System Dynamics
PO Box 9108
6500 HK Nijmegen
The Netherlands
Students from China need a NESO certificate before their application can be processed.
Please note that you cannot apply for more than 3 Erasmus Mundus programmes/scholarships.
ATTN: Deadline for applications is 1 December 2011!
It is important to allow enough time for both the visa application process and the grant / scholarship application process. For this reason we request you send us your application form before 1 December 2011. We will need up to six weeks to process your application and to make a selection of students who are
a) admitted to the programme and
b) admitted to the programme and who qualify for a scholarship.
c) not admitted to the programme.
Students will be notified about the selection resultst latest 1 February 2012.
Selection results will be send to the Erasmus Mundus Agency EACEA in Brussels latest 28 February 2012. The EACEA needs at leat 30 days to validate the sleection results. Final and validated selection results are expected latest the 15th of April. The consortium will notify student as soon as possible both by e-mail and letter.
The Admission Decision
The preliminary admission decision will be based on the information provided in the application form. If the information is incomplete, the EMSD-board reserves the right to reject an application. After receipt of your application form and the necessary documents, one of the student counsellors will check to see if the application is complete and he or she will review your previous education. The student counsellor will submit your application to the Examining Board of the programme, who recommends that you either be admitted or denied admission.
If you have any questions about the application procedure, please check our Frequently Asked Questions or send an e-mail to info@europeansystemdynamics.eu .
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