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Masteratul Studii de Muncă este un program al Facultății de Științe Politice oferit în limba engleză, având durata de 2 ani (4 semestre; câte 30 ECTS in fiecare semestru). Prin abordarea trans-disciplinară (sociologie, științe politice, drept, științe economice, antropologie) și prin oferta de cursuri, este un program unic în România. Scopul Masteratului de Studii de Muncă este de a pregăti specialiști în relații de muncă și relații industriale, cu un accent pus pe abordarea comparativă și pe analiza de politici publice. Excelența academică și profesională sunt principiile de bază ale acestui program postuniversitar.

Programul de Masterat Studii de Muncă a devenit în anul 2016 membru al consorțiului European Master in Labour Studies Network, un program comun de masterate europene, care permite studenților să beneficieze de schimburi academice în cadrul programului Erasmus+ și să studieze un semestru la una dintre celelalte 13 universități membre ale consorțiului MEST/EMLS:
London School of Economics (UK)
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (Spania)
ISCTE Lisabona - Instituto Universitario de Lisboa (Portugalia)
Universität Bremen (Germania)
University College Dublin (Irlanda)
Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgia)
Univerza v Ljubljani (Slovenia)
Università degli Studi di Firenze (Italia)
Università degli Studi di Milano (Italia)
Universität Trier (Germania)
Warwick University (UK)
Université Toulouse 1 (Franta)
Universiteit van Amsterdam (Olanda)

Masteranzii din acest program pot aplica si pentru mobilitatea Erasmus la Ruhr-Universität Bochum (Germania), conform condițiilor general valabile pentru programul Erasmus din Facultatea de Științe Politice.

Acest masterat se adresează:

• absolvenților de învățământ superior interesați de probleme precum piața muncii, relații de muncă / relații industriale, dialog social, dezvoltare economică, politici publice în domeniul pieței forței de muncă, relațiile dintre sindicate, firme și stat, modelele de instituții economice și sociale, grupuri de interese, instituții de concertare a politicilor sociale, resurse umane, politici de recrutare și pregătire a angajaților, politici salariale, guvernanță corporativă, inovare și muncă în echipă, formare continuă, producerea de strategii și analize predictive.
• angajaților din sindicate, asociații patronale, companii (departamente de resurse umane și analiză de strategie), agenții guvernamentale, instituții locale ale statului, camere de comerț, care, urmând acest masterat, vor dobândi cunoștințe teoretice și practice despre tematici cum ar fi evaluarea politicilor sociale, fiscale și ale pieței forței de muncă, managementul resurselor umane și recrutarea forței de muncă, politici salariale, guvernanță corporativă, negocieri colective, strategii și analize predictive, inovare și muncă în echipă, formare continuă, problematica relațiilor dintre instituțiile statului, sindicate, asociații patronale și companii, pregătirea și implementarea acordurilor colective de muncă, producerea de strategii și analize predictive.

Abordarea curriculară este intra și trans-disciplinară, combinând cunoștințe de analiză, empirice și teoretice în specializările: Științe Politice, Sociologie, Economie, Antropologie, Drept, Relații Internaționale, Științele Educației, Filosofie, Psihologie, Administrație Publică, Jurnalism și Științele Comunicării.

Absolvenții vor putea dobândi noi aptitudini de a contextualiza informațiile obținute, de a identifica cele mai bune explicații, dar și de a propune soluții la probleme practice de funcționare a economiei și instituțiilor sociale. De asemenea, vor dobândi aptitudini avansate în folosirea instrumentelor de argumentare critică, colectare de informații și de date, și analizarea acestora folosind metode calitative și cantitative.

Pregătirea studenților de la acest masterat combină pregătirea practică (stagiu obligatoriu de practică în organizații precum companii private, camere de comerț, firme de consultanță, institute de cercetare, federații și confederații naționale sindicale, asociații patronale, cercetare de teren sub coordonarea unor profesori din programul masteral), cu pregătirea metodologică și teoretico-empirică comparativă prin cursurile descrise la secțiunea Structura Programului.

Veți putea dobândi competențe, aptitudini și cunoștințe ce vă vor ajuta la obținerea unui loc de muncă în instituții guvernamentale, organizații internaționale, comisii parlamentare, firme de consultanță și de resurse umane, ONG-uri, sindicate și patronate. Veți fi îndrumați de profesori de la Departamentul de Științe Politice și de la Departamentul de Sociologie din cadrul SNSPA, cu experiență vastă de predare și cercetare în aceste domenii.

Absolveții noștri lucrează în companii private, universitati publice sau private, sindicate, asociații patronale, instituții ale administrației publice locale sau centrale, sau își continuă programul de formare profesională la nivel de studii doctorale.

Masteratul de Studii de Muncă este acreditat ARACIS începând cu anul universitar 2013-2014, în ședința din 27.06.2013. Raportul ARACIS poate fi consultat aici.

Scurtă descriere a cursurilor:

Comparative Labour Relations and Social Dialogue

How do labour relations work across different political and economic systems? What shapes the balance between workers, employers, trade unions and the state? This course introduces students to the main theories, institutions and actors of labour relations, with a strong comparative perspective and a focus on social dialogue, collective bargaining and labour market regulation. It is structured in two main parts: first, students explore the key concepts and analytical frameworks used to understand employment relations, welfare states, institutional change, new technologies and transnational labour governance; second, they apply these tools to major national and regional cases, including Romania, Germany, the UK, the Nordic countries, East-Central Europe, as well as the USA and China. The course is highly interactive and discussion-based, combining theory with empirical analysis, current policy debates and student-developed case studies. By the end of the semester, students will be able to critically compare labour relations systems, explain how they evolve in connection with broader economic and political transformations, and use core concepts and comparative research skills to analyse real-world developments in labour and social dialogue.

Varieties of Capitalism and Economic Development

Why do some capitalist economies generate higher growth, stronger social protection or lower inequality than others? This course introduces students to one of the most influential frameworks in comparative political economy - the Varieties of Capitalism approach - and uses it to analyse how institutions shape development outcomes across advanced and post-socialist economies. Students will explore major differences between liberal, coordinated and dependent market economies, with particular attention to skill formation, corporate governance, welfare states, labour relations and labour market policies. The course also examines how globalization, European integration, deindustrialization and dualization reshape national models of capitalism and their social consequences. Combining core theory with comparative empirical analysis, the course encourages students to connect institutional arrangements to key outcomes such as inequality, employment, social protection and economic competitiveness. It is an interactive, reading-based course, built around discussion and critical debate, and it helps students develop the conceptual and analytical tools needed to understand contemporary capitalism in both Western Europe and Eastern Europe, including Romania.

Migration and Labour

How does migration reshape labour markets, development and social inequalities in an increasingly interconnected world? This course introduces students to the main theories and contemporary debates on international migration, with a particular focus on its relationship to work, labour mobility and economic transformation. Students explore topics such as global migration trends, feminization of migration, migrant networks, integration, transnationalism, remittances, return migration and the migration-development nexus. The course combines major theoretical perspectives with empirical case studies and comparative discussion, helping students understand how migration affects both sending and receiving societies. It is a highly interactive course, based on debate, close reading and student engagement, and includes both collaborative discussions and an individual research project. By the end of the course, students will be able to critically analyse migration as a social, economic and political process, and to connect migration dynamics to labour, development and public policy in contemporary societies.

Anthropology and Sociology of Labour

The course aims at familiarizing with the social and cultural significance of the work from the anthropological perspective, but also exploring the theories and the constitutive themes of the discipline. Starting from the dynamics specific to the various historical stages of the industrial revolution, passing through Fordism, post-Fordism, flexible accumulation (Harvey 1990), deindustrialisation and ending with the neoliberal regime of flexibility, the themes of the course will examine and interrogate political and institutional factors which had an impact on the work and workers (in agriculture, crafts, industry and the tertiary sector) globally and locally. Starting with ethnographic and theoretical texts, we will address the relationship between class, gender, ethnicity and work with an emphasis on post-socialist transformations in Eastern European countries (e.g. the recent emergence of "atypical work" forms). For the in-depth understanding of the significance of the themes approached, we will benefit from the expertise of expert guests (professionals and researchers) who will participate in some of the debates we will organize during the course. Topics we will cover: From agriculture to factory: time and routines in the process of industrial revolution; Fordism: the scientific organization of labour; Industrialization and mobilization of the labour force during the socialist period; Domestication of the industry and the appearance of the peasant-worker; Communities and professional cultures: prerequisites for solidarity; Postmodernity and flexible accumulation: relocation of production and emergence of caravan capitalism; Privatization, joys and failures of post socialism: labour ethics and the political economy of deindustrialisation and guarding and protection services; Small capitalists, family work and self-exploitation; Installers, bone and work away from home; Post-industrial landscapes and service economy; Time management and organizational cultures: teambuilding, downshifting and personal development

Data Analysis Methods

How do we turn social questions into credible evidence? This course introduces students to the main concepts, research designs and analytical tools used in social science data analysis, combining both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Students learn how to work with data from the stage of research design and measurement to the interpretation of results, with practical training in descriptive and inferential statistics, including correlation, regression, t-tests, ANOVA and experimental designs. The course also covers qualitative data collection and analysis, with a focus on interviews, focus groups and the development of research instruments. A strong applied component runs throughout the semester: students use Microsoft Excel and R for data management and statistical analysis, work with real datasets, practice replication, and develop their own analytical skills through seminar exercises and Datacamp assignments. By the end of the course, students will be able to design basic research projects, analyse quantitative and qualitative data, and confidently interpret empirical findings in social science research.

Sociology of Interest Groups

How do interest groups shape public policy and democratic life? This course introduces students to the sociology of interest groups, from classic questions about collective action, membership and leadership to broader debates on lobbying, social movements, civil society and state-society relations. Students examine how groups organize, mobilize resources, define collective interests and seek to influence political and economic decision-making. The course combines key theoretical approaches with applied case studies on trade unions, NGOs, protest movements, religious actors and lobbying strategies, with examples from Romania and beyond. Strong emphasis is placed on critical discussion, weekly readings and student-led case analysis. By the end of the course, students will be able to distinguish between different types of interest groups, understand their role in democratic governance, and use sociological concepts and empirical evidence to analyse how collective actors shape public agendas and policy outcomes.

Management of human resources

How do organizations attract, develop, motivate and retain people in a changing world of work? This course introduces students to the main concepts, practices and analytical tools of human resource management, with a strong focus on the socio-organizational dimensions of work and employment. Students explore key topics such as HR strategies and policies, job analysis, recruitment and selection, training and professional development, career development, performance management, employee motivation, and reward systems. The course also includes an applied perspective on HR measurement and evaluation, helping students understand how organizations assess efficiency, turnover, absenteeism, wellbeing and the impact of HR initiatives. Combining theoretical foundations with case studies, team exercises and practical discussion, the course helps students connect HR processes to broader organizational goals and workplace realities. By the end of the course, students will be able to critically understand the role of HR in organizations and to use core concepts and methods in analysing people management, performance and organizational development.

Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Training and Work

How are digital technologies and artificial intelligence transforming work, skills and inequalities? This course introduces students to one of the most dynamic areas of contemporary social analysis, exploring how AI, platforms and algorithmic systems reshape jobs, organizations, labour markets and employment relations. Bringing together perspectives from the sociology of work, political economy and technology studies, the course examines topics such as platform work, algorithmic management, workplace surveillance, automation, generative AI, recruitment technologies, invisible labour, digital rights and European regulation. A special focus is placed on South-Eastern Europe, including Romania, as part of the semi-periphery of the digital economy, where outsourcing, call centres, microtasking and content moderation reveal distinct patterns of vulnerability and adaptation. The course is strongly applied and does not require prior technical knowledge: students learn to analyse real cases, connect theory with policy and organizational challenges, and develop practical skills for critically and responsibly using AI tools in research, professional work and public debate. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand and evaluate how technology changes work, power, control, job quality and workers’ voice in a rapidly changing world.