Up to 30 students those who have already majored in any area as an undergraduate will be accepted in each of the program. The application is free, from October 17-27 for the Master’s Program on Population Studies and Social Surveys, and from October 17 to November 4, for the Specialization Program on Environmental Analysis and Territory Management.

Further information about the Master’s Program can be obtained at ENCE, either at the Post-Graduation Office or at the Academic Office, located at 106, André Cavalcanti St, room 105, Santa Teresa - Rio de Janeiro/ RJ, zip code - 20231-050. Phone number: (21) 2142-4684, 2142-4691 and 2142-4696; e-mail: cpgence@ibge.gov.br; homepage: http://www.ence.ibge.gov.br.

Doubts about the specialization course can be cleared by phone: (21) 2142-4684, 2142-4693 2142-8723 or by e-mail ambiental@ibge.gov.br.

The Master’s Program on Population Studies and Social Surveys of the National School of Statistical Sciences (ENCE), which belongs to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), was created in 1998. Since then, it has been rated 4 in the Capes system of evaluation (which ranges from 1 to 5).

Two factors account for this specificity: the articulation of different subjects and the methodological emphasis on the development and conduction of social surveys; and the direct connection to IBGE, which guarantees academic knowledge integrated with the production and analysis of public statistics. The teaching staff is formed by professors, all having a doctor’s degree, from renowned universities in Brazil and abroad, with complementary and varied professional and academic histories.

Up to September 2005, about 80 master’s certificates had been conferred by this institution. The list of dissertations can be found on the web site: www.ence.ibge.gov.br.

The Master’s Program at ENCE is based on four research lines:

- Population Dynamics, Life Conditions and Public Policies

Aimed at the analysis of population transformation processes, especially those occurred in Brazil, their relationship with the social dynamics and public policies.

- Statistical Methodology for Censuses, Sample Surveys and Administrative Registrations

Aimed at the development, application and critical evaluation of statistical methods for the planning and analysis of censuses, sample surveys, and administrative registrations of economic, social, populational, territorial and environmental registrations, including sampling and estimates, measure and observation methods, modeling, analysis and interpretation of complex data.

- Systems of Statistical and Geographic Information

Aimed at the analysis of concepts, classifications, methods and techniques adopted in the construction of statistical and geographic information, especially in Brazil, and also at the development and innovative applications of methodologies for use and interpretation of this information, for the production of indicators and of data for the formulation, monitoring and evaluation of public policies;

- Society, Economy and Territory in Contemporary Brazil

Aimed at the understanding of the continuities, changes and prospects for the social, economic, territorial and environmental fields, especially in Brazil, having as a reference, the insertion of the country in the globalization.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

In order to enroll, the applicant must hand in 2 (two) copies of the following documents at the Academic Office of ENCE:

- Application form (available only at the Academic Office);

- Summarized Curriculum Vitae (5 pages maximum) or Curriculum Lattes;

- Certificate of conclusion of undergraduate (or graduate, if it is the case)education and related transcripts;

- Personal Statement: a personal statement about your educational or career objectives should be typed and enclosed with the application. Your personal statement should express why you have chosen to pursue the aforementioned graduate degree. It must also contain the theme of interest to be studied, related to one of the research lines (from 5 to 8 pages, with 30 lines each, typed in Arial, size 12, spacing 1.5).

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of three progressive phases during which applicants may be eliminated any time:

- 1^st phase: general knowledge test (reading comprehension, composition and basic knowledge of mathematics – high school level) as mentioned on www.ence.ibge.gov.br);

- 2^nd phase: English test (all the applicants will do this test, but only those of the applicants approved in the first phase will be corrected)

Test dates: November 7 (morning and afternoon)

Release of results: November 28;

- 3^rd phase: analysis of documents and interviews

Period: December 5 - 9

Release of the final results: December 16, 2005

ENROLLMENT

The enrollment of the selected students will be done at the Academic Office of ENCE , in two parts:

1. Enrollment in the program 

December 19 and 20, from 8 AM to 20 PM. The required documents are: 02 (two) pictures (size 3x4) original graduation diploma together with two additional photocopies, birth or marriage certificate; voter registration; a document proving previous service in the military corps (for male applicants); identity card; CPF.

2. Enrollment in subjects

February 2005, at a date to be informed afterwards

BEGINNING OF CLASSES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND CREDITS

Classes start on March 06, 2006. A limited number of scholarships is to be granted (IBGE and Capes), by order of classification in the selection, to students who dedicate full time to the course and do not have a formal job contract of any kind.

The program includes a group of six compulsory subjects (3 credits each, a total of 18 credits) for all the freshman students (a summary of these subjects can be found on www.ence.ibge.gov.br).

The student must earn at least 32 credits as a pre-requisite for the defense of his dissertation. At least 14 optional credits are necessary. At least 14 optional credits are necessary. This choice will be based on the student’s project and on the research line upon which the graduating students intends o develop his dissertation.

 Espera-se que os alunos completem os créditos em disciplinas no prazo de 12 meses e possam dedicar o segundo ano do curso ao desenvolvimento da dissertação. O prazo final para defesa da dissertação é de 24 meses, podendo ser prorrogado desde que a solicitação, devidamente justificada, seja aprovada pela Comissão de Ensino e Pesquisa.

Specialization on Environmental Analysis and Territory Management

Created in 1997, the post-graduation of ENCE has the objective of improving the formation and professional qualification of those who intend to or already works as planner in the public or private sector, formulating and implementing strategies of appropriation and use of natural resources which guide the management and organization of the social space processes.

The course will last from March to December 2006, with a minimum 420 hours, and classes will take place from 8 am to 12:20 pm, from Tuesdays to Thursdays, with practice classes on Saturdays.

Enrollment will take place at ENCE, at 106, André Cavalcanti St, 1^st floor, Department of Registration and Control, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro/ RJ. Telephone numbers: (21) 2142-4693, 2142-8723 e 2142-4684

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The applicant must hand in, when enrolling, photocopies of the following documents:

- Summarized Curriculum Vitae (maximum 5 pages);

- Certificate of conclusion of undergraduate (or graduate, if it is the case)education and related transcripts;

- Two letters of recommendation by professors or professionals working in the field related to the applicant's research line; 

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of three progressive phases during which applicants may be eliminated any time:

- 1^st   phase: composition;

Date: November 10, at ENCE

The result will be released on November 21

- 2^nd phase: analysis of documents and interviews

From November 28 to December 09

The final result will be released on December 12.

ENROLLMENT

The enrolment of the selected students will take place at the Department of Registration and Control of ENCE, from December 12 – 16, 2005, from 9 am to 5 pm. The required documents are (in original and photocopied form): 02 (two) pictures (size 3x4) original graduation diploma together with two additional photocopies, birth or marriage certificate; voter registration; a document proving previous service in the military corps (for male applicants); identity card; CPF.