AUP Graduate Studies

Global Digital Cultures is a core course of the Digital Cultures Track of the MA in Global Communications that lays a theoretical foundation for critically exploring the greater context of digital technology. As students “dive in behind the scenes”, they are led to expand their knowledge of digital media through the lens of different cultures, industry examples and impact on identity.

Studying politics allows students to better understand the underlying mechanisms of the world they live in and to prepare themselves to act upon it to effect change. In this course, this process begins by asking students to reflect upon their own interest in studying politics, before diving into an exploration of core theoretical and philosophical frameworks.

When taking Advanced International Human Rights Law, students are pushed to better understand the hard and soft law that governs human rights frameworks. Part of the MSc in Human Rights and Data Science, participants will examine law in theory before applying it to contemporary situations. Coursework deals in tangible terms with rapidly evolving legal frameworks, and students' research aims to impact the evolution of human rights policy in real time. 

The Management Ethics and Theory course asks students to reassess their beliefs and assumptions and to think critically about management strategies in complex situations. Students confront ethics through a range of case studies that explore ways to prevent or avoid unethical behavior through an appreciation of the complex circumstances that can lead to it.

A kind of “intense test-drive” for students in branding, this practicum leads students through brand theory, teaching them to determine what a brand stands for and to hone in on the psychological aspects at play in consumer behavior. They come away with a strong understanding of the notion of “brand essence” and with the skills to turn it into a coherent branding strategy.

The Cross Course Consulting project is a project that brings students to work directly with a real client to develop strategies to maximize their impact. These strategies can include, for example, accelerating global change (innovation & education), fundraising and finding opportunities for future growth, or balancing financial, stakeholder, and personnel constraints.

This project-based course is about honing the essential skills needed to navigate the intricate world of data with precision and integrity. From sourcing and refining data to crafting compelling narratives, students will be immersed in every facet of the data science lifecycle. Through real-world applications, students delve into the art of formulating meaningful questions, responsibly gathering data, and weaving captivating data-driven stories. But it's not just about technical prowess; students also grapple with the ethical dimensions of data science, preparing them to navigate the complex tapestry of data-driven jobs in the real world.