The second class of the Frontex Joint Master’s in Strategic Border Management programme celebrated their graduation at a ceremony in Riga, Latvia.
The Joint Master’s programme is Europe’s only such specialised degree. It was developed by the agency, in collaboration with six partner universities and more than 20 EU border guard training organisations and academies. The programme aims to promote the highest standards at EU borders, while protecting and promoting fundamental rights in border management.
“We are here to celebrate 24 graduates from 13 countries representing 19 authorities and organisations, including Frontex and INTERPOL,” said Frontex Deputy Executive Director Berndt Koerner. “This Master’s programme helps develop strategic leadership and European cooperation that will support integrated border management and a common EU border and coast guard culture.”
Over 18 months, the students covered topics including risk and threat management, innovation and technology related to border management, fundamental rights and EU borders policies and strategies. The programme consisted of 10 modules delivered by experienced border and coast guard professionals and high profile academics from 18 countries.
The ceremony took place at the House of Blackheads in Riga and was hosted by Rezekne Academy of Technologies and the State Border Guard of the Republic of Latvia.
