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Studies & Degrees in European Community Information

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The term ‘European Community’ refers most directly to the organization of three similarly governed European communities: the EEC, the ECSC, and the EAEC. The communities have since developed into the European Union. Its main goal is to integrate the economic markets of many European countries, including such nations as France and Germany. European community information includes the development, functions and economic principles of the European Union, as well as some judicial and community relations services.
 
Specific college courses regarding the European community, or European Union, are very rare, although majors in European Union studies do exist. If a student cannot find a course specifically catering to a study in European community information, the following majors will also provide education in this area: European studies, modern European studies and international economics.
 
The European Commission, which is the governing or executive body of the European Union, provides education and training to certain individuals regarding the EU. These programs are usually referred to as ‘traineeships’ and are most readily available to students in European Union governed countries, especially in Germany.
 
Skills, Qualifications, and Prerequisites for Studies in European Community Information
 
In order to study a course in European community information at a higher education institution, applicants must meet the admission requirements to their school of choice. This almost always means acquiring a secondary school completion certificate, along with a passing score on a standardized aptitude test or entrance exam.
 
To study the EU through the European Commission, an individual must apply for a traineeship, which may have a multitude of specific requirements. Some traineeships will require future students to hold an undergraduate degree in an area applicable to European Community studies (such as in business or international relations) while others only require a secondary school completion certificate.
 
Individuals interested in studies of the European Community should have an avid interest in certain areas, especially European history, government, economics and banking. An ability to learn and understand a wide variety of organizational structures and functions, as well as the ability to memorize large quantities of information, will benefit future experts in the EU. Interpersonal and communication skills, although not required, are also helpful to success.
 
Skills and Qualifications Acquired from Studies in European Community Information
 
Since the European Community, or EU, is a highly specific subject of study, students will possibly acquire skills and knowledge in further areas (such as general European history). However, specific areas covered by European Community studies include:
  • Associated communities, institutions and organizations of the EU.
  • History and development of the EU.
  • History of economics, banking and government of the EU.
  • Institutional structure(s) of the EU.
  • Treaties and laws governing the European community.
  • Civil rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.
  • Functions of the EU (including banking, business, regulations, publications and education).
  • Statistical economic research and methods.
 
Careers for Studies in European Community Information
 
Those who study the European community or European Union are typically interested in pursing careers related to this institutional body. They may work for the European Parliament, European Commission or other EU institutions. They may become administrators, judicial officials, bankers, financial consultants, accountants, technicians and even work in specialty jobs as child care professionals or educators. With some extra study, these individuals may become linguists, translators, interpreters, lawyers or executive directors in the EU.