Institut d'études politiques de Strasbourg
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The Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Strasbourg, also known as IEP Strasbourg
or Sciences Po Strasbourg was the second IEP, founded on October 9, 1945, after the IEP Paris (Sciences Po). Since January 1, 2009, it is part of University of Strasbourg
, the largest university in France. Its current director is the historian Sylvain Schirmann.
Over the years, the IEP Strasbourg has developed a strong European orientation in its curriculum. Up to 800 students are enrolled, one fifth of them being international students. Courses include a wide range of disciplines such as Law
, Economics
, History
, Sociology
and Political Science
. Students of the IEP study five years in order to get a Master 2. The first two years cover a broad set of subjects ranging from Economics, History and Sociology to Corporate Finance, Modern Languages and Law. The third year is spent abroad, either at one of the IEP's 100+ partner universities, or as an intern in a firm or corporation (regardless of location). Partner universities include the University of Saint Andrews, Georgetown University
and Boston College
. The IEP has recently stated it aims at developing many more partnerships with Asian universities. On returning from their year abroad, students are required to specialise in one of the three following categories: International Relations, Economics and Firms or Public Administration. In their final year, they specialise even more, e.g. students of the "Economics and Firms" branch may select three distinct Masters 2: "Gestion financière de la banque" [Financial Management of Banks], "Pratique des marchés financiers" [Financial Markets in Practice] or "Corporate Finance and Strategy in the EU" (taught in English). Many fifth-year lecturers are professionals.
The numerous associations of the IEP also play a fundamental role in the students' day-to-day life.
"Sciences Po Forum" (www.sciencespo-forum.fr) for instance, is a student research and debate association launched by students in October 2007 at the Institut d'Etudes Politiques of Strasbourg, which aims at developing an intellectual environment of excellence for all of its students, including incoming students. Through conferences, seminars, debates and many partnerships (with the academia, radios etc.), the students of the association have already addressed current debates about Political parties in Europe, Public Policies as concerns immigration or more recently the 08' Primaries in the US.
"Sciences Po Strasbourg Consulting" (www.spsc.fr) is another society set up by students. The society is a junior enterprise, and part of the Junior Association for Development in Europe (JADE) network. Students provide various services spanning a broad expertise, ranging from translation to marketing studies. The society-firm is entirely run by students.
Their objectives, as students, is to participate in the internationalization of the Institute to enhance academic achievement and increase career potential for the students of the association, through the organization of conferences, seminars or exchange visits.
The final objective is to offer international visitors in Strasbourg the opportunity to meet highly motivated students who are dedicated to research and public debate.
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in eastern France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany, it is the capital of the Bas-Rhin département. The city and the region of Alsace are historically German-speaking,...
or Sciences Po Strasbourg was the second IEP, founded on October 9, 1945, after the IEP Paris (Sciences Po). Since January 1, 2009, it is part of University of Strasbourg
University of Strasbourg
The University of Strasbourg in Strasbourg, Alsace, France, is the largest university in France, with about 43,000 students and over 4,000 researchers....
, the largest university in France. Its current director is the historian Sylvain Schirmann.
Over the years, the IEP Strasbourg has developed a strong European orientation in its curriculum. Up to 800 students are enrolled, one fifth of them being international students. Courses include a wide range of disciplines such as Law
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
, Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
, History
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
, Sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
and Political Science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
. Students of the IEP study five years in order to get a Master 2. The first two years cover a broad set of subjects ranging from Economics, History and Sociology to Corporate Finance, Modern Languages and Law. The third year is spent abroad, either at one of the IEP's 100+ partner universities, or as an intern in a firm or corporation (regardless of location). Partner universities include the University of Saint Andrews, Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
and Boston College
Boston College
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
. The IEP has recently stated it aims at developing many more partnerships with Asian universities. On returning from their year abroad, students are required to specialise in one of the three following categories: International Relations, Economics and Firms or Public Administration. In their final year, they specialise even more, e.g. students of the "Economics and Firms" branch may select three distinct Masters 2: "Gestion financière de la banque" [Financial Management of Banks], "Pratique des marchés financiers" [Financial Markets in Practice] or "Corporate Finance and Strategy in the EU" (taught in English). Many fifth-year lecturers are professionals.
The numerous associations of the IEP also play a fundamental role in the students' day-to-day life.
"Sciences Po Forum" (www.sciencespo-forum.fr) for instance, is a student research and debate association launched by students in October 2007 at the Institut d'Etudes Politiques of Strasbourg, which aims at developing an intellectual environment of excellence for all of its students, including incoming students. Through conferences, seminars, debates and many partnerships (with the academia, radios etc.), the students of the association have already addressed current debates about Political parties in Europe, Public Policies as concerns immigration or more recently the 08' Primaries in the US.
"Sciences Po Strasbourg Consulting" (www.spsc.fr) is another society set up by students. The society is a junior enterprise, and part of the Junior Association for Development in Europe (JADE) network. Students provide various services spanning a broad expertise, ranging from translation to marketing studies. The society-firm is entirely run by students.
Their objectives, as students, is to participate in the internationalization of the Institute to enhance academic achievement and increase career potential for the students of the association, through the organization of conferences, seminars or exchange visits.
The final objective is to offer international visitors in Strasbourg the opportunity to meet highly motivated students who are dedicated to research and public debate.