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Learning at FHR


  

Overview:


FHR provides post-graduate training and education in Governance, Management and Law. Its programs target current and aspiring executives and managers in private, public and civil society organizations. They aim at guiding participants through a process of academic learning and professional and social skills training to become highly competent professionals.

All programs are policy oriented with an international, third world and comparative perspective and are balanced in terms of academic and professional workplace relevance. They all have a modular build-up and teaching consists of lectures and active learning by way of case studies, study group exercises, outside class assignments and independent research.



Learning at FHR

Products:


FHR offers a scala of learning opportunities: Master Programs (17 months, part-time), Diploma Programs, (12 months, part-time), Executive Courses (1 week), and Executive Seminars (1 day).

In general the programs target young professionals, managers and mid career executives from different types of organizations including small and medium enterprises, parastatals, multinationals, governmental organizations and NGO’s.

FHR currently operates three Post Graduate Schools:

  • The FHR School of Management, conducting a Master of Business Administration Program with Maastricht School of Management (MsM). The Masters Degree being granted is issued by MsM under Dutch law and is accredited by the Association of MBA’s (AMBA).
  • FHR School of Governance, running a Master of Public Administration Program in Governance with the International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam (ISS). The Masters Degree is issued by ISS under Dutch law and an application for its accreditation under the European Association for Public Administration Accreditation (EAPAA) is in process.
  • The FHR School of Law, starting in July 2010 with its first Diploma Program in International and Comparative Law . The program will be conducted with the support of highly qualified academics associated with various Universities in the Netherlands and elsewhere.

Apart from these programs, FHR offers an Executive Program which consists of Executive Courses and Executive Seminars. They are grouped (6 Executive Courses and 10 Executive Seminars) and delivered around a particular theme or topic.

Organization:


The Director Dean at FHR is responsible for the general oversight and the final results of the Programs. He shares the responsibility for the standards and for development of the curricula with the Course Director who's prime responsibility is quality control to ensure that the Programs meet the objectives of FHR and its partner organizations and the expectations of the Participants and their sponsors.

The Program Administrators at FHR are responsible for handling the MPA, MBA, Diploma and Executive Programs. The Program Administrators are responsible for the organization, coordination, scheduling and administration of the Programs. They act as the day-to-day focal points of the participants, the lecturers and the part organizations.

Application:


Most Executive Courses and Executive Seminars have an open access policy. As all courses are given in English, proficiency in English is a must.

To participate in the Master programs and Diploma programs, the following requirements have to be met*):
  • Proficiency in English. Applicants whose previous education has been in a language other than English must submit evidence of proficiency by achieving a score of at least 550 on the TOEFL or a corresponding standard** or by providing appropriate proof of proficiency in English.
  • Preferably 3 or more years of relevant work experience.
  • A written commitment from the applicant’s employer that he/she will be released from work when lecturing takes place during daytime. (30 friday’s will be involved during the an entire Master Program).
*) See the separate program brochures for actual requirements.
**) The Advanced Teacher Training Institute in Suriname (IOL), in cooperation with FHR will provide applicants the opportunity to take a TOEFL equivalent Test of English Proficiency (TEP).

Graduation:


Most Executive Courses and Executive Seminars result in a certificate and diploma programs are concluded with a post graduate diploma. Upon successful completion of an entire masters program participants receive a master’s degree.

Evaluation of performance of participants is based on written examinations, class presentations, group or individual written assignments, tests results and class participation. The passing score for any subject is 60/100 or above. Candidates without any mark below 70/100 and with an average of 80/100 or above will receive the diploma or degree ‘with distinction’.

Facilities:


The premises of FHR are located in historic and renovated buildings at 1, 8 and 10 Mr. F.H.R. Lim A Postraat and 9 Mr. J.C. De Mirandastraat.

The institute is equipped with:
  • An Auditorium - The central meeting room for up to 100 attendants. It is the place for official gatherings like the admission ceremony, thesis defence and graduation ceremonies.
  • Lecture rooms - For plenary sessions.
  • Syndicate rooms - For working groups; they are also available for individual study.
  • A Library - Students have access to FHR’s a well organised up to date internal library with an automated catalogue system to online documents and external databases of the partner institutes.
  • Terrace - A spacious and tropical terrace serving as a facility for coffee and lunch breaks and for social gatherings and other functions of the students.
  • Wifi-network - Students may access the Internet via FHR’s WiFi-network.
  • PCWorkstations - A couple of PC workstations are available to students with access to the Internet as well as printing facilities.
See also:
Our Home page (left column) lists FHR’s programs on offer (program brochures) as well as a link to FHR’s archive.
Last modified: Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 08:46 AM