M.A. Management in Private and Church-based Social Welfare Organisations

Overview

Graduates demonstrate theoretically-based, applications-orientated management skills in private and church-based social welfare organisations. Knowledge gained from Social Sciences, social legislation, and the field of Economics, as well as ethical and theological considerations, are linked to skills in strategic project and organisational development. Graduates will complete a research project in the field of the social and health sector, demonstrating competence in critical self-reflection and communication skills. The program includes training in teamwork and cooperation as well as engaging a creative approach to diversity.

Structure

• Official Duration of Programme (Standard Period of Study): 2 years / 120 CP (ECTS) (full/time)
• Approximately 30 students will be admitted per year.

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Language of Instruction

German

Modules include

1. The framework and principles of Social Welfare management
2. The legislative basis of management in private and church-based social welfare organisations
3. Social Welfare administration
4. Business studies for Social Welfare enterprise
5. Management of Social Welfare institutions
6. Personnel management
7. Organisational and personnel development
8. Community organizing
9. Practical research project
10. Concluding MA thesis

Application and Requirements

• German on C1 level (according CERF levels)
• Further information on requirements: Degree-Seeking Students (in English) and Internationale Regelstudierende (in German)
• Information for Applicants with foreign academic qualifications (in English) and Bewerber_innen mit ausländischen Zeugnissen (in German)