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Sozialmanagement (M.A.)
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Without welfare, there is no welfare state: This sector focuses on the well-being of all citizens – and at the same time generates a high level of economic output. A comprehensive degree in Social Management will train you in the areas of business administration, law and ethics. After graduating, you will be ready to take on responsible positions – for example as a quality officer in social services or as a manager of social institutions.
The consecutive 120 ECTS master’s programme builds on your knowledge from your bachelor’s programme and shows you how to transfer modern management methods to the social economy.
Do you have professional experience in the social field? Then the 60 ECTS Master is the best choice for you. You can focus on further training and expand your leadership skills.
Summary
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
M.A., 120, 60 ECTS credits
Language: de
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Starting date
Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
Study duration & extension
36, 48, 72 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 286€/month, depending on model
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Recognition & Admission
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Study Programs
Your online study programmes in Social Management
The online master's programme in Social Management is available as a 60 ECTS or 120 ECTS programme in German language
Study Content
Master’s in Social Management: your electives
Promoting the health of society or communicating competently: your master's programme in social management offers you exciting electives. In the 60 ECTS programme, you choose one of 15 elective modules. In the 120 ECTS programme, you choose two out of 15 elective modules.
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Herausforderungen des Sozialmanagements | 5 |
| Leadership | 5 |
| Projekt: Social Entrepreneurship | 5 |
| Markt und Staat | 5 |
| Forschungsmethodik | 5 |
| Seminar: Soziale Innovation | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Unternehmenscontrolling | 5 |
| Personalmanagement im Sozialwesen | 5 |
| Arbeits- und Sozialrecht | 5 |
| Methoden des Projektmanagements | 5 |
| Digitalisierung im Sozialwesen | 5 |
| Projekt: Qualitätsmanagement im Sozialwesen | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Wirtschaftsethik und Corporate Governance | 5 |
| Change Management und Organisationsentwicklung | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul A | 10 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul B | 10 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Masterarbeit | 30 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Wahlpflichtmodul A | |
| Digitale Innovation | 10 |
| Gesundheitsmarkt und Risikomanagement | 10 |
| Nonprofit Management und Strategisches Management | 10 |
| Public Health | 10 |
| Sozialraumorientierung und Netzwerkarbeit | 10 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul B | |
| Angewandte Statistik und Data Science | 10 |
| Arbeits-, Organisations- und Wirtschaftspsychologie | 10 |
| Digital Marketing | 10 |
| Diversity Management | 10 |
| Finanzmanagement und Rechnungslegung | 10 |
| Human Resource Management | 10 |
| KI und Mastering KI Prompts | 10 |
| Kommunikation und Public Relations | 10 |
| Kommunikation und Verhandlungstechniken | 10 |
| Kompetente Kommunikation | 10 |
| New Work und Agilität | 10 |
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Study flexible
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
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State-recognized
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Career
Your professional future
Quality manager in social welfare
In order for your company to be able to perform qualitative work, the structures and processes must be optimized. This is your job as a quality manager in social welfare. You carry out quality checks and involve employees in the development of new strategies.
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