The Master’s in Management of Cultural Diversity at Tilburg University is a 1 year long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
Tilburg University is a research university located in the city of Tilburg in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1927 and offers a range of bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs in fields such as economics, law, social sciences, humanities, and theology. The university is known for its expertise in fields such as economics, business, psychology, and law, and is home to a number of research institutes and centers focused on these areas. Tilburg University has a strong international focus, with students from over 100 countries and partnerships with over 150 universities worldwide. It is also a member of several international research and educational networks.
Master’s in Management of Cultural Diversity at Tilburg University
Become an expert in managing a culturally diverse workforce within companies and organizations. Work on policies solving important societal challenges, such as equal opportunities in the labor market, the educational or the healthcare system and the participation of refugees in society. This is a track of MA Culture Studies. Show less
Program content Core courses You will follow 4 core courses: MCD Intro Course (6 ECTS) Cultural Identity and Diversity (6 ECTS) Cultural Diversity Management (6 ECTS) Cultural Diversity Policies (6 ECTS) Elective courses You choose 2 elective courses from the following options: Digital Industries and Infrastructures (6 ECTS) Intercultural Communication Online and Offline (6 ECTS) Media Provocateurs (6 ECTS) Media Interventions: Practices and Debates (6 ECTS) Performance: Ritual, Art and the Body in Digital Culture (6 ECTS) Research skills You select 2 research skills modules from the following list: Using Digital Literacies (3 ECTS) Interaction in the Hybrid Media System (3 ECTS) Ethnography and Interview (3 ECTS) Narratology and Discursive Analytical Strategies (3 ECTS) Ethnomining (3 ECTS) Anthropology and Fieldwork (3 ECTS) Survey Design (3 ECTS) Master's thesis In block 3 you will develop a research proposal that forms the basis for your thesis.
This research proposal is partly realized within a 'circle' around a broad topic in which you have indicated your interest. - The circle consists of four students and a supervisor who meet once every two or three weeks to discuss everyone's process in defining a topic. - Each student chooses their own topic. The fellow students and the supervisor provide feedback. After defining your topic, you develop it into a research proposal. Meanwhile, you make the necessary preparations for the actual execution of your research, for example in a certain country or with a certain organization. After you have finished your proposal, you defend it. If your research proposal is approved, you can start working on your Master's thesis. Examples of previous Master's thesis subjects are: The relationship between linguistic diversity policies and de facto language practices on the work floor - A case study within the Deutsche Post DHL Group White flight: underlying processes that motivate and influence school segregation. A qualitative Study on the construction of interethnic boundaries in Dutch schools Mentoring as a means to stimulate vertical mobility opportunities for ethnic minorities Indonesia’s Religious Diversity Management in Education. A case study addressing the possible freedom of religion for the indigenous Nuaulu pupils attending the Junior High School SMP Negeri 6 Amahai at Seram Island, Indonesia Uniqueness and alterability: new perspectives on stereotype formation and preservation. A social analysis of stereotype salience in intercultural interactions of customer service providers of the municipality Tilburg Watch a trial lecture Do you want to experience what a lecture of this Master's program is like? Watch the recording of a lecture and get an impression what to expect.
Tilburg University is a public research university located in Tilburg, Netherlands. It was founded in 1927 and is known for its strong economics programs. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as economics, law, social sciences, humanities, and theology. Tilburg University is known for its research in fields such as economics, law, management, and social and behavioral sciences.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied in English at high school or a degree - Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
