MaRTe Master Program
Educational goals
In the framework of the PRaNet project, the MaRTe Master program in “Prevention and fight against radicalization, terrorism and for integration policies”, taught at the University of Bergamo, offers specific training on the problem of radicalization and recruitment, for the improvement of integration and social cohesion as a counter-measure and response to violent extremism. As part of the PRaNet project, the educational and training activities involve, in addition to Italian students, students coming from partner universities in Azerbaijan and Algeria (half of which under-35 students or researchers, all selected in compliance with gender equality).
PraNet, Prevention of Radicalisation Network
From 2020, MaRTe is also carried out at the partner University Sétif 2, Algeria, adapting it to the specific needs of the region (Middle East and North Africa – MENA), with particular references also to the Human Rights approach. The aim is to contribute to the training of local ruling classes, students, researchers, by encouraging also the development of joint courses between Italy and Algeria (Master MaRTe-MENA).
In 2021, the PraNet projects promotes a distance-learning education is expected on the model of the two previous Masters, having as center Baku ADA University (MaRTe-OIC).
Content and structure
The Master program in “Prevention and fight against radicalization, terrorism and for international integration and security policies” is a post-graduate course lasting one year, aimed at creating the professional skills necessary for those who want to address the issues related both to the study, development and evaluation of social policies for interreligious and intercultural integration, and to the prevention of radicalization and violent extremism, including through the study and application of methods of de-radicalization and counter-terrorism strategies.
THE PROGRAM IN BRIEF
Duration: 1 year equal to 1.500 hours
360 hours of training (260 in the classroom – 100 in distance learning)
425 hours of internship/research project
540 hours individual study
175 hours of final thesis processing
University credits: 60 university credits
Location: Legal – Economic Campus, via dei Caniana 2, Bergamo
Is this Master Program for you?
The course, through a multidisciplinary approach, aims to offer to GRADUATE STUDENTS solid political, legal, social and operational skills, in order to better understand the articulated dynamics of the birth, growth and development of terrorist phenomena, the causes leading to individual radicalization and the consequent subversive strategies implemented by different groups. The Master also aims to provide specific skills for the development of policies of de-radicalization and social inclusion, which can be implemented at national, intercultural and inter-religious level, as main instruments for combating terrorism, radicalization and violent extremism.
Professional opportunities
- Central public bodies
- International organisations
- National and international research centers (public and private)
- Non-governmental and no-profit organizations;
- The business world, in the role of corporate security officers;
- The personnel of the Defense and Police Forces Administration.
The official language of the course is Italian and attendance is mandatory (lessons schedule: Fridays from 8.30am to 1.30pm and from 2.30pm to 7.30pm and Saturdays from 8.30 to 13.30).
Contacts
Post Graduate Education Office – SDM School of Management
Telephone: 035-2052.872 | e-mail: master@unibg.it
For educational information requests: master.radicalizzazione@unibg.it
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEE THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE MASTER PROGRAM:
MaRTe Master Program – School of Management, University of Bergamo
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