Social Work, Social Policy & Management | Master

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Duration of study

4 Semesters | 120 ECTS

Time model & Language

Full-time | German

Prerequisites

Bachelor or equivalent degree

Academic Degree

Master of Arts in Social Sciences | MA or M.A.

Tuition fee

EUR 363,36 / semester plus membership fee for the Austrian Students’ Union (ÖH) for EU and EEA citizens

Before studying Social Work, Social Policy & Management

Are you interested in a career managing social institutions and coordinating management activities in the nonprofit sector? Then the Social Work, Social Policy & Management master’s degree program is perfect for you. This program is designed for those interested in social and socio-political framework conditions and economic contexts in which Social Work operates.

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Overview

The master's degree program in Social Work, Social Policy & Management is unique in the German-speaking world due to its four different specializations: Social Work, Social Work Research, Social Work & Social Policy and Social Work & Management.

The study program integrates theory and practice closely. Practical projects and case studies are conducted in collaboration with established institutions to ensure up-to-date and practical knowledge transfer.

Furthermore, you are provided with the opportunity to choose a focus within your study program, enabling an individual adaptation to professional interests and career goals.

The career-friendly time model allows you to work or gain professional experience in social institutions during your studies, while simultaneously balancing your studies with a life centered outside of Innsbruck. This is supported by the Blended Learning concept, which offers a combination of face-to-face lectures, MCI webinars and guided self-study.

During the international semester, you have the opportunity to study in English at one of our partner universities abroad or at MCI alongside students from around the globe.

As a graduate, you will be able to apply the latest methods and techniques of Social Work regionally, nationally and internationally. You will also be able to carry out methodologically correct analyses of social problems within the framework of Social Work research and solve social problems. Additionally, it enables you to manage social systems and run social institutions efficiently.

Prof. Dr. habil. Belachew Gebrewold Head of Department & Studies

Do you have questions about studying? We look forward to hearing from you.

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Admission

Applications for admission are accepted on a rolling basis. The required documents are to be submitted online. Applicants are welcome to apply for multiple programs of study, as long as a plausible rationale is given. The final decision may be taken by the end of the application procedures.

Dates & Deadlines

	Application deadline	Interview
Date 1	Nov 17, 2024	Dec 4, 2024
Date 2	Feb 2, 2025	Feb 20, 2025
Date 3	Apr 6, 2025	Apr 24 - 25, 2025
Date 4	May 18, 2025	Jun 5, 2025

Prerequisites

Entrants to the Master program in Social Work, Social Policy & Management will be Bachelor or Diploma graduates in a related subject, or have equally valid further or higher educational qualifications. The following are particularly relevant:

Graduates from the Bachelor program Social Work;
Graduates from a subject-related, further education social science course which lasted at least 6 semesters. For example:
Graduates of the 3 year former Social Work Academy and of the Pedagogy Academy;
Graduates of the 2 year Academy, if an additional, recognized, subject-related training or education lasting at least 2 semesters was undertaken;
Other graduates in: Nonprofit, Social & Health Care Management; Social Administration Management; Pedagogy; Psychology; Sociology; Political Science;
Graduates who have otherwise at least 6 semesters of further education with social work and social science components who can prove a total of at least 90 ECTS credits.

Information for graduates whose previous degree is based to a significant extent on formally acknowledged recognition of prior learning:
In this case it may be possible that the legal and/or degree specific admission requirements are not or only partly fulfilled. Please consider the relevant legal regulations for this instance (§ 4 Abs 4 iVm § 12 FHG). We will gladly provide further information and consultation via email or phone (admissions@mci.edu; Ext. 1621).

Recognition of previous qualifications in the master program:
Applications for recognition of examinations or credits obtained through other study programs or previous scientific experience must be submitted to the Program Director. A decision will only be taken in cases where the application for admission has met with a positive decision. Recognition of credits or previous experience is only granted for individual classes in the program.

Procedures

In just two steps to your desired study program at MCI:

Step 1 – Online application: CV & motivation

A complete online application consists of a CV, a letter of motivation, information on educational background, qualifications, professional career, social achievements and academic as well as professional goals. We would like to know why you are applying to study at MCI.

You may apply for more than one degree program at the same time, provided you can conclusively explain your respective motivations in your letter of motivation.

Step 2 – Online admission interview

In the second step, all applicants will be invited to an online admission interview.

In this interview, we want to get to know you. We are particularly interested in your motivation to study at MCI as well as your professional and personal goals you want to achieve with the help of your studies.

Within three weeks after the admission interview, we will inform you about the admission decision.

The qualifications acquired in the MCI in the area of criminal offenders and the knowledge based on the theories of social work support me in my daily work.

Stefan Thaler, Graduate

Probation Officers and Mediators of Charitable Benefits, NEUSTART Vorarlberg

The degree in social work prepared me very well for my professional life. I particularly appreciated the practical orientation at MCI. In addition, I now benefit greatly from the various aspects and focus areas (legal, educational, social, economic, etc.) that were set in the program.

Martina Tschug

Graduate of Social Work, Vocational training assistant at Arbas Work Assistance

While studying Social Work, Social Policy & Management

Throughout your studies, Social Work research is highly relevant. You will engage in basic and evaluative research using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Research and development projects are carried out in collaboration with partners from the field of social work practice and as part of specific internal research projects. This keeps us at the forefront of social work research and practice, as well as social, political and legal developments. The goal of these efforts is to maintain the quality of social work as a profession and to provide support to individuals in their daily live.

Particularly noteworthy is the unique combination of attractive majors with an additional specialization option in the fields of Social Wokr, Social Policy or Social Management.

The internationality of the degree program is reflected in the composition of faculty, students and curriculum, as well as in the practical projects. Furthermore, within the framework of the program, there is the opportunity to spend a semester at one of the numerous partner universities.

In summary, the quality of its content, its scientific approach, its practical orientation and its internationality characterize the program in Social Work, Social Policy & Management.

Module Overview

Fach	%
Social Work	17%
Social Policy	17%
Social Management	17%
Elective Modules	12%
Empirical Social Research	8%
Master thesis & Master Exam	21%
Practice Projects	8%

Curriculum and Courses

Social Work

	1	2	3**
Contemporary Discourses in Social Work theories	4 \| 5
Approaches to Social Work		4 \| 5
Anti-Discriminatory and Anti-Oppressive Social Work		4 \| 5
Ethics in Social Work			4 \| 5