Master in Anti-Corruption Studies (MACS)
International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)
Key Information
Campus location
Laxenburg, Austria
Languages
English
Study format
Blended, Distance Learning
Duration
2 years
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
EUR 17,900 / per year *
Application deadline
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* Special discounts are available on the programme fee. Please check IACA's webpage for more details.
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Introduction
About the Programme
IACA is the first international organization and educational institution to offer a global, master degree programme in anti-corruption and compliance: the Master in Anti-Corruption Studies (MACS). The MACS brings together professionals from around the world with related work experience in the public and private sectors, international and non-governmental organizations, media, and academia.
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Structure and Curriculum
Each of the seven Online MACS modules carries 13 to 14 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits, and the Master's Thesis carries 21 credits. The MACS degree, therefore, comes with a total of 120 ECTS credits, enabling enrolment into PhD programmes.
The Online MACS programme runs over two academic years with seven core modules and a Master Thesis. Each module runs in 11 to 13 weeks. The modules consist of several core-module and stand-alone courses, composed of self-study readings, interactive presentations, discussion forums, self-assessment, group works, live sessions, written assignments, webinars, etc. All modules as well as master’s thesis research and defence are conducted fully online. Upon successful completion of modules and the master’s thesis defence, the graduation ceremony takes place at IACA campus, in Laxenburg, Austria. The programme also offers an ongoing module on research methods and an ongoing course on facilitating virtual teams and learning process.
Four modules are completed in the first academic year. Three modules and the Master's Thesis are completed in the second academic year.
The programme also offers campus-based research and academic writing support and consultation (optional).
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