Main focus of your studies

Students will acquire the know-how necessary for the planning, organisation, control and leadership of organisations in the social sector.

• At the core of the Master degree programme is the relevant expertise in the fields of organisation, personnel management (including labour law and leadership), cost management and financing, quality management, social marketing and international project management - adapted to the needs of organisations in the social sphere.
• Empirical-scientific working – combined with one’s own research work – enables you to find new solutions and concepts for the application of social work and social economy.
• Additionally, curricula developed by the involved European partner universities, instruction in an international team and Europe-wide exchange of teaching content and practical examples enhance the quality of the degree programme.

Studying and learning from each other in Europe

Vienna is an international academic location, which is ideal for establishing partnerships and developing networks. A European academic course graduating with a “Joint Degree” - is a major contribution to internationalization. Short stays abroad during your studies and lecturers from different European partner universities are fundamental components of your modern education.

Practical emphasis

You have already gained professional experience in social work. With your Master studies you can optimise the framework of social work or heighten your personal career opportunities. The degree programme makes a scientific contribution to the advancement of the profession and academic discipline. Our university of applied sciences promotes the continuous exchange between science and practise. You can actively participate in this exchange by contributing to R&D projects.