3 ECTS credits
75 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 8020287GNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (G) Postgraduate - preliminary level.
The principles are set in the context of the EU’s history, of the EU procedures, consultation systems and regulation.
The course International lobbying consists of 6 main topics:
EU Lobbying Principles
What are the main principles for successful lobbying in the European Union (EU)? Who are key players? Which procedures and tactics are essential? How will the changing landscape impact the engagement of European citizens and businesses?
This course will explore the various opportunities for designing and developing an effective influence in the EU’s procedures. Best practices and case studies; Regulations and Codes of Conduct impacting stakeholders and Measuring effectiveness and improvement loop of Directives and Regulations.
Policy Influence
How will a new law in Denmark develop into a European Union (EU) law? Which type of policies might migrate from one country or region to another? What examples illustrate the impact of policy influence between Member States and other players? How can EU professionals anticipate these developments effectively?
Policy measures that are affected by such influence can be of regulatory or legislative nature. Governments or their agencies can now exchange ideas and policies very fast via teleconference, email, meetings and conferences as the result of globalization and information technology. There are different dimensions to this development and each will be covered in this course.
In addition, action groups (Yellow vests protest on taxation, or Ms Thunberg on climate)) play an equally important role to influence decisions on national and EU – if not even global levels.
The EU is responding to the questions asked for more connection to the citizens by
Relationships of EU Business and Associations
What are the channels of influence in the EU? Why are companies becoming member of trade associations? What added value can associations provide to companies? How does the interest representation of an industry sector or profession take place in practice?
This course will look into business and association landscape on EU level. It will provide the insights on which channels are open and how well-run associations can leverage the business case of companies. The course will look into the practical side of knowledge exchange and explain how businesses and associations position a sector in a pro-active manner and Association governance and structure. Examples of pro-active positioning and of activities undertaken by associations.
Exploring the Role of Alliances
Why are alliances important for successful representation in the European Union (EU)? How do they look like and what are key factors for building up an efficient and effective positioning? What steps do you need to take to have a lasting impact of alliances?
This course will feature how alliances are built in a strategic and structural manner and cover the fact that alliances are an essential part of EU advocacy and lobbying. The course includes examples of alliances that are visibly successful. Some alliance opportunities could be considered only for a specific short term objective, some are aimed to fulfill a long term strategic goal and yet others are “ad-hoc”.
Lobbying in China and in USA
Courses 5 and 6 focus on a comparison of Lobbying in the European Union with how lobbying look like in China and the United States: and what are key factors in these countries for building up an efficient and effective positioning?
Syllabus compiled by the lecturer. The course materials will be explained and debated with participants in a structured manner. Classes will analyze case studies.
By the end of the course, the participants should be able to:
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
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This offer is part of the following study plans:
Postgraduate Certificate Economic Diplomacy: Standaard traject
Postgraduate Certificate International Trade and Investment: Standaard traject
Postgraduate Certificate Flagship Programme in Economic Diplomacy and International Business: Standaard traject