Overview Social transformation processes and changes also pose a major challenge for the social economy. Demographic change, the climate crisis, digitalization, migration movements, and advancing economization require complex strategies and specific approaches from social managers.In this Master's degree program, you will acquire leadership and management skills to lead social organizations. You will strengthen your analytical skills for developing and implementing innovative concepts, for evaluating social services or for research and development projects. You benefit from an internationally oriented and practice-oriented program as well as from a joint degree of six European universitiesContact usContact us!Mag.a Mag.a Catharina Peric Kelsenstraße 2, S.4.25 1030 Vienna T: +43 1 606 68 77-3200 F: +43 1 606 68 77-3209sowosec@fh-campuswien.ac.at Map of Kelsenstraße 2 (Google Maps)Anrede Frau Herr Vorname *Nachname *E-Mail address *Nachricht *AbsendenIhre E-Mail wurde versendetDuration of course4 SemestersOrganisational formpart-time120ECTSLanguage of instruction German49Study placesFinal degreeMaster of Arts in Social Sciences (MA)Application period for academic year 2022/231st January to 15th May 2022tuition fee / semester:€ 363,361+ ÖH premium + contribution2 1 Tuition fees for students from third countries € 727,- per semester 2 for additional study expenses (currently up to € 83,- depending on degree program and year) What you can offer Ideally, you come from a background in social sector practice and are interested in:organizationsbusiness planning and controlEU funding programs and financingsocial planninghuman resources managementsocial marketingimpact orientationstrategyinnovationsustainable development and diversitydigitalizationbusiness foundingYou consider research-based knowledge and international networking to be important for developing innovative solutions to social problems. You would like to exchange information with experts from other European countries about current developments and learn from each other. What we offer you The European Master's degree program is run in cooperation with various European universities and concludes with a joint degree. University Munich (Germany)University Silesia/Katowice (Poland)University Cluj-Napoca (Romänien) - Mobility PartnerUniversity Trnava (Slowak Republic)University Ostrava (Czech Republic)University Debrecen (Hungary)In addition to intensive international cooperation, we are networked throughout Austria with social sector organizations and research institutions. At the interface of research, practice and teaching, the Department Social Work has its own Competence Center for Social Work. You will also benefit from our cooperations with your Master's theses. Pilot project on the subject of sustainability The European Master's program in Social Economy and Social Work at the FH Campus Wien focuses on sustainability management in the social economy with an international teaching project.To the news article (content only available in German)To the interview with Peter Stepanek in FH Campus Wien Magazin (content only available in German)To the podcast with Peter Stepanek in the FH Campus Wien magazine (content only available in German)Eco3 – Sustainability Management and Green Controlling in the Social Economy What makes this degree program special Linking current professional developments, social discourses and scientific findings Spring School on current topics in social economy, social management and social workInternational focus and mobility abroadJoint degree from six European universitiesThis Master's degree program is the first European degree program for social economy and social work concluding with a joint degree from several European universities. The degree program combines business know-how with the demands of a social economy organization. You will benefit from both research-based and practice-oriented expertise of the teachers. The annual Spring School gives you insights into current topics and developments in the international environment. Courses in cooperation with the international joint degree partners increase the quality of the education. During a mandatory two-week study visit to a partner university from the joint degree network, you will expand your professional, linguistic and intercultural competencies. What you will learn in the degree program Graduates of the Master's degree programunderstand the social economy as a practical field with diverse conflicting areas,manage social economy organizations and areas of responsibility in an operative manner,manage social organizations strategically,launch innovations in a sustainable manner,conduct practice-oriented research to develop new solutions and concepts for the social economy and social work, andlearn self-management skills.To this end, you will acquire relevant specialist knowledge from a wide range of disciplines, adapted to the current needs of organizations in the social economy.Curriculum 1. Semesters LectureSWSECTSIntroduction to Social Economy VOIntroduction to Social Economy VOLector: FH-Prof. Mag. Peter Stepanek1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- social economy & social management: development, definition, delimitation - social economy in Austria: figures, data, tasks, types of organizations - nonprofit, lowprofit, profit in times of hybrid organizations - definition and characteristics of social services - social entrepreneurship, social business and social-economic enterprises as special organizational forms of the social economy - the economic concept in the social sector: effectiveness, efficiency, profitability, - the conflicting fields of economization - special features of the social market: business management vs. economic analysis - sustainability, innovation and digitalization as cross-cutting issues in social economy organizations - current developments/issues in the Austrian social economyAssessment methodsFinal exam seminar paper, moodle test, individual assignmentsTeaching methodslecture, discussion, work assignments with peer feedback, research assignments, guest lecturesLanguageGerman1.53Research and Evaluation Design ILVResearch and Evaluation Design ILVLector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Helga Eberherr1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- assessment of the student's position (with regard to knowledge of scientific-empirical work) - detailed literature research strategies and techniques of scientific work - methodological and paradigmatic basics of reconstructive (qualitative), quantitative and triangulative (mixed method) data collection and evaluation methods - selected research approaches and sampling strategies - overview of evaluation approaches and social framework conditions of social science evaluation - complementary / related approaches: quality management - basics of planning and conducting evaluations - theory and methodology of impact analysis - social context of evaluations and the role of evaluators - limits and possibilities of different research designs - quality criteria of empirical studiesAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsinputs by the instructor, reading and analysis of scientific literature, discussions, small group work, exercises to determine one's own competencies, distance exercises, analysis of practical case studies, presentationsLanguageGerman1.53Leadership and Self-Management SELeadership and Self-Management SELector: Mag.a (FH) Mag.a Astrid Russ1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- Leadership 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 and different leadership models - the role and tasks of managers, especially in the area of conflict between middle management and employees - leading employees - with a special focus on the topic of communication and conflict management - dealing with different stakeholders - leadership of employees - leadership skills - methods of self-management - practical examples - group building process phases - tasks and structures of cooperation in teams and small groups - learning processes in groups - information at the beginning of the Master's programAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsflipped classroom, lecture, group work, presentation, forum postings (e.g., peer feedback), plenary discussionsLanguageGerman1.53Organization SEOrganization SELector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Helga Eberherr1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- characteristics, typologies and structures of organizations - tasks, goals and strategies in organizations - organizational cultures, organizational environments and stakeholders - classical and current organizational theories - formal and informal structures in organizations - organization/s of the social economy in selected EU countries - change in organizations - power in organizations - equal opportunities and diversityAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methods(guest) lectures, reading and processing of scientific literature, reflection on own experiences as a member in organizations, literature reflections, group work, plenary discussions, presentationsLanguageGerman-English1.53Quality Management ILVQuality Management ILVLector: Christian Heschl-Sprung, MA MA1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contents- quality management terms - main concepts - design of quality in the social economy - relevance of leadership styles within quality management - discussion and application of key methods of quality management - historical development of Total Quality Management (TQM) - standards according to ISO 9000ff - European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) - quality label for social integration enterprises - examples of quality standards of social economy organizations - examples of standards and models used in the social economyAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsflipped classroom, literature work, lecture, group work, presentation, forum contributions (e.g. peer feedback), plenary discussionsLanguageGerman1.52Accounting in Social Economy ILVAccounting in Social Economy ILVLector: MMag. Sebastian Howorka2.5SWS5ECTSLecture contents- meaning and tasks of management accounting and its sub-areas as a source of information for operational control - basics and logic of cash accounting and double-entry bookkeeping - logic and structure of accounting accounts and different books of accounts, voucher system and accounting cycle - accounting of typical running business cases from the social economy - calculation of profit according to the gross and net method, preparation of a simple closing balance sheet - basic principles of tax law and taxation of social economy organizations - basic principles of calculation and accounting of personnel expenses - entries in the annual financial statements - interpreting the annual financial statements of social economy organizationsAssessment methodsFinal exam written final examination, seminar paper, case studies, group workTeaching methodslecture, group work, discussion, work assignments with feedback, group exercises, case solutions, practical exercisesLanguageGerman2.55Social Work as Profession and Science ILVSocial Work as Profession and Science ILVLector: Ing. DSA Gerlinde Blemenschitz-Kramer, MA1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- the topic of Social Work - Social Work as a field of science - characteristics and specifics of professional help - disciplinary evolution and Social Work research - theoretical concepts of Social Work - fields of action and methods of Social Work - current developments in Social Work - past and present qualifications and education in Social Work in AustriaAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsflipped classroom, literature work, lecture, group work, presentation, forum contributions (e.g. peer feedback)LanguageGerman1.53Handling Complexity ILVHandling Complexity ILVLector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Florentina Astleithner1SWS2ECTSLecture contents- concepts of complexity management in social economy organizations - assessment of the students' current position - defining goals for the further development of one's own research competence within the framework of the study program - defining goals for professional development and for positioning oneself as a leader - techniques of self-regulated writing - problem analysis and dealing with change under conditions of complexity - dealing with uncertaintiesAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsvideo inputs, guided online practice phase, instruction on and training in self-regulated, self-reflective reading and writing, peer feedback, discussion, and self-reflectionLanguageGerman12Impact Orientation SEImpact Orientation SELector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Florentina Astleithner1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- definition of basic terms - development and analysis of impact goals and impact models in selected fields of action - critical reflection of selected approaches of impact orientation / impact analyses on the basis of examples (e.g. impact evaluation in comparison between quantitative and qualitative methods; social return on investment) - reflection on the interaction of impact-oriented practice with the professional development of social work as well as the management of social economy organizationsAssessment methodsFinal exam written reflection, term paperTeaching methodslecture, discussion, reading and processing of scientific literature, individual and group exercises, presentations, critical individual reflectionsLanguageGerman1.53Civil and Corporate Law ILVCivil and Corporate Law ILVLector: Dr.in Melanie Haberer1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsCivil Law - contract law (warranty, contract rescission, etc.) - compensation for damages (also liability) - civil proceedings Corporate Law - application of the term "company" to non-profit organizations - important regulations of the Austrian Enterprise Code such as company name, company register, partnerships - legal basis of legal forms relevant for the social economy such as corporations, cooperatives and associations as well as their tax aspects - state aid, grants and subsidy agreements - basic principles of awarding public contracts (public procurement law)Assessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodslecture, group work, discussion, e-learning work assignments with feedback/discussion in distance learning, case studiesLanguageGerman1.53 2. Semesters LectureSWSECTSLabor Law ILVLabor Law ILV1SWS2ECTSLecture contents- collective and individual labor law including social law regulations - contents, conclusion, possibilities of dissolution, possibilities of limitation of an employment contract - statutory rights and obligations of employers and employees - basic principles of the Professional Education and Training Act - protection against dismissal and redundancy - employment of third-country nationals - equal treatment in the world of work - handling of case studies in dealing with employees (e.g. mobbing and harassment)Assessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodslecture, group work, written paper, presentation, forum contributions (e.g. peer feedback)LanguageGerman12Management Control ILVManagement Control ILV2SWS4ECTSLecture contents- basics of controlling (goals, tasks, role of controllers) and understanding of controlling in the social economy - focus and goals of operational and strategic controlling as well as performance and impact controlling in the social economy - controlling in interaction with other areas of internal and external accounting as well as at the interface to quality management - information provided by controlling - key figures and key figure systems (e.g. Balanced Scorecard) as central instruments of controlling - planning & coordination: goals and success parameters of social economy organizations, target/actual comparisons, variance analyses and forecasts - overview of the instruments of strategic controlling for the analysis of the organizational environment as well as the company and business unit level - instruments of operational controlling: cost type, cost center and cost unit accounting - contribution margin accounting - cost accounting as the basis for calculating the per hour rate, case or subject costs, consulting, accommodation or care costs - overview of qualitative and quantitative tools of personnel controlling - personnel cost planningAssessment methodsFinal exam written final examination, seminar paper, case studyTeaching methodslecture, group work, discussion, work assignments with feedback, group exercises, case studies, practical exercisesLanguageGerman24Research Topics SEResearch Topics SE0.5SWS0.5ECTSLecture contents- presentation of possible research topics by instructors and opportunity for students to contribute their own projects - development of two alternative outlines for the master thesis - clarification of their knowledge and skills or learning needs in order to implement the project idea - selection of a topic and a supervising teacherAssessment methodsContinuous assessment submission of two master's thesis outlines for the selection of a supervising teacherTeaching methodsexchange platform for topics and supervision possibilities (large group moderation); drafting of two master's thesis topic outlinesLanguageGerman0.50.5Inclusion and Diversity ILVInclusion and Diversity ILV1SWS2ECTSLecture contents- overview of the topic of inclusion and diversity for social economy organizations - analysis of exclusion and inclusion processes as well as of conditions of social (in)equality - elaboration of the concepts of inclusion, diversity, heterogeneity and intersectionality with reference to historical developments, legal foundations as well as political/societal forces driving inclusion and diversity - identify theoretical, societal and organizational approaches as well as design possibilities and their organizational translation into operational practices along selected diversity dimensions (age, disability, ethnicity, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and social class) - exploring context-sensitive concepts and measures of strategic inclusion and diversity management and translating them into own organizational action practices - activating the students' experiential and reflective knowledge as a central resourceAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methods(guest) lectures on inclusion and diversity, reading and analysis of scientific literature, discussions, small group work, analysis of case studies from practice, analysis of documents from the practice of social economy organizations (mission statements, inclusion measures, diversity strategies...), presentationsLanguageGerman12Master Thesis Design ILVMaster Thesis Design ILV2SWS3.5ECTSLecture contents- drafting of a rough concept for the master's thesis (under the guidance of the supervisors). - planning of a scientific thesis (research question, state of research, methodological approach, relevance, objective, interest in knowledge) - theory-based development of a research question - application-oriented research designs on socio-economic issuesAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsinput from the course instructor, group work, plenary discussions, work assignments with (peer) feedbackLanguageGerman23.5Human Resources Management ILVHuman Resources Management ILV2SWS4ECTSLecture contents- competence management including personnel planning, recruitment and selection of personnel - personnel development - personnel assessment - personnel management as a strategic and operative management task (leadership, management concepts, communication processes, consolidation of selected focal points)Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsteam teaching, flipped classroom, literature work, lecture, group work, plenary discussions, presentation, forum posts (e.g. peer feedback).LanguageGerman24Social Reporting and Social Planning ILVSocial Reporting and Social Planning ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- definition and methodology for social reporting - definition and methodology of social planning - management cycle and classification of the instruments used - interrelationships: social reporting and social planning as well as problem definition and critical discussion - basics of social statistics and interpretation of indicators - most important data sources - interpretation of data and indicators as well as discussion of classical problems - basic statistical principles on which social reporting is based (aggregation, medians & averages, indices and ratios, etc.) - practical work with- care provision report, care service statistics and care reform - financial compensation talks between federal and state governments - social planning on refugee assistance, homeless assistance and work with the disabledAssessment methodsFinal exam final written exam, written homework assignmentsTeaching methodslectures, discussion, distance exercises with feedback, group assignmentsLanguageGerman1.53Social Marketing ILVSocial Marketing ILV2SWS4ECTSLecture contents- definition of marketing and professional classification - tasks and goals of marketing management in the social economy - marketing management process for social organizations - assessment of the situation & identification of relevant environmental factors - (social) market and service definition - market segmentation and positioning in social economy - definition and management of marketing goals - marketing strategies for different business models in the social economy - marketing financingAssessment methodsFinal exam drafting of a social marketing planTeaching methodsgroup work, discussion, feedback, lecture with activating methods, work assignments with feedback, group exercises, practical exercisesLanguageGerman24Socio-political basics of the social economy ILVSocio-political basics of the social economy ILV2SWS4ECTSLecture contents- basic concepts in social policy: goals, instruments, actors - the Austrian welfare state: design principles, development and current challenges - basic concepts in economic and social policy in the EU: structures, working methods, policymaking, EU multi-level policies - comparative social policy: types of welfare states in Europe - comparative social policy: case studies - social policy in other EU countries, contributions of foreign guest lecturers - social economy in the EUAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodslecture, discussion, guest lecturesLanguageGerman-English24Spring School 1 ILVSpring School 1 ILV1.5SWS2.5ECTSLecture contentspresentation and discussion of - current topics related to the social economy and social work with national and international relevance - national and international research results - best practice models from Austria and abroad - changing socio-political and legal framework conditions and their impact on the social economy and social work - innovative, alternative, sustainable social economy services and business modelsAssessment methodsContinuous assessment reflection on the central findings and implications for one's own field of actionTeaching methodslectures, group work, discussion, work assignments with (peer) feedbackLanguageGerman-English1.52.5Synthesis Workshop 1 SESynthesis Workshop 1 SE0.5SWS0.5ECTSLecture contents- mapping the social economy - social management as a field of competence - tasks of a manager in different levels of the organization - individual positioning from the perspective of the study programAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsgroup work, discussion, work assignments with (peer) feedbackLanguageGerman0.50.5 3. Semesters LectureSWSECTSEmpirical Research 1 ILVEmpirical Research 1 ILV2.5SWS4ECTSLecture contents- qualitative and quantitative survey methods - access to the field - specification of sampling strategies - implementation and reflection of the surveys - data documentation and collection - reflection on these instruments for evaluations - view on evaluation methodsAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodslecture, reading and analysis of scientific literature, peer group learning, discussions, small group work, processing of case studies from evaluation practice, processing and testing of empirical survey and evaluation methods, presentationsLanguageGerman2.54EU Funding SEEU Funding SE1SWS1.5ECTSLecture contents- policy fields and funding strategies of the European Union and instruments of their implementation - social Innovation and social entrepreneurship in the EU - EU structural funds (with focus on ESF and EFRE) - funding logics of the European Union - selected funding areas, priorities and action programs in the respective funding period - What can increase project chances?Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodstheory inputs, exercises (group work), topic-guided subject researchLanguageGerman-English11.5Financing in Social Economy ILVFinancing in Social Economy ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- basics of financing in the social economy: tasks, functions, forms and sources - financial management: financial and liquidity planning, budgeting - forms and sources of public financing - forms and sources of classic private financing for the social economy - forms and sources of alternative financing for the social economy - development and presentation of a financing concept by the students - basic principles of financial negotiationsAssessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodslecture, group work, discussion, work assignments with feedback, group exercises, case studies, practical exercisesLanguageGerman1.53Innovation Management SEInnovation Management SE1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- models and principles of change - change design and change architecture - psychology and organizational logic of change - principles and concepts of social innovation - innovation in the public sector, nonprofit and service sectors - innovation and its management of change in the social economyAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsflipped classroom, literature work, lecture, group work, presentation, plenary discussions, forum contributions (e.g. peer feedback)LanguageGerman1.53Intercultural Project in Social Economy ILVIntercultural Project in Social Economy ILV3.5SWS7ECTSLecture contents- overview of social policy and the social security system in the respective host country - social economy, social work and the social sector in the respective host country - learning about selected examples of social economy organizations in the respective host country - development and presentation of a project concept (with EU funding) for a social economy organization All content is taught and delivered at one of the joint degree partner universities. Language: English or language of the host countryAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsReading and analysis of scientific literature international student mobility: learning and experiencing in and with the practice, (guest) lectures, visiting institutions of social economy and social work in countries of the joint degree network, case work, group work in intercultural and international teams, presentations, peer exchangeLanguageEnglish3.57Master‘s Thesis Part 1 MTMaster‘s Thesis Part 1 MT2SWS4ECTSLecture contents- development and elaboration of the research design in the form of an exposé for the master's thesis - presentation, reflection and discussion of the individual work and its intermediate steps in a conductive collegial setting (master thesis coaching), which is jointly designed by teachers and students - reflection on the chosen sampling strategies, access to the field, survey instruments - quality criteria and ethical aspects of empirical studies - techniques of critical and self-regulated reading and writing - cross-references to professional fields of actionAssessment methodsContinuous assessment exposé of the master thesisTeaching methodsgroup work, discussion, expert input, work assignments with (peer) feedbackLanguageGerman24Sustainability Management and Green Controlling ILVSustainability Management and Green Controlling ILV2SWS4ECTSLecture contents- sustainability discourse since the 1970s (from the Club of Rome to the SDGs) - differentiation between sustainability management and corporate social responsibility - different perspectives of sustainability in the social economy - shifting away from the growth dogma - overview of alternative economic and social concepts - sustainability models: from the pillar, intersection and priority model to the Donat economy - the three dimensions of sustainability from the perspective of the social economy: ecological, social and economic sustainability - sustainability management: model, strategy, implementation in the social economy - from materiality analysis to sustainability goals - overview of various sustainability management tools - green controlling in the social economy: possibilities and benefits - sustainability reporting and the benefits of various standards and reporting templatesAssessment methodsFinal exam seminar paper, case studyTeaching methodslecture, group work, discussion, work assignments with feedback, group exercises, case studies, practical exercises, business gameLanguageGerman-English24Public Relations SEPublic Relations SE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contents- text optimization and image design for various communication tools - presentation technique - PR concept creation and success control - important parameters of website design - social media in the social economy - media relations - event planning for social economy organizations - crisis PR in the area of conflict between clients, the public and politicsAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodslecture, group work, discussion, peer feedback on group work results, practical exercisesLanguageGerman1.52Project Management SEProject Management SE1SWS1.5ECTSLecture contents- What is a project? - managing projects - defining project goals and project target groups - preparation phase: project rough planning - project start-up phase and implementation: getting the project "on track" - monitoring project success: project risks, project controlling - project communication - project documentation, project manual - overview of the most important methods and tools for an (international) project in the social economy - project management keywords in EnglishAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsflipped classroom, lecture, group work, presentation, topic-guided subject research, forum postings (e.g. peer feedback).LanguageGerman-English11.5 4. Semesters LectureSWSECTSEmpirical Research 2 UEEmpirical Research 2 UE1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- qualitative and quantitative (via SPSS) evaluation methods - interpretation of results and reaching conclusions - testing, applying and deepening empirical survey and evaluation methods - reflection of these instruments for evaluations - reflection on evaluation between scientific quality criteria and specific requirements of practice - discussion of empirical methods under theoretical and method-critical aspectsAssessment methodsContinuous assessment working on case studiesTeaching methodsindependent testing of empirical survey and evaluation methods, peer group learning, discussions, small group work, working on case studies from evaluation practiceLanguageGerman1.53Master‘s Thesis Part 2 MTMaster‘s Thesis Part 2 MT1SWS16ECTSLecture contents- main focus: qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods - interpretation of results and reaching conclusions - discussion of the results under theoretical and methodological critical aspects - revising text modules and working out the final version of the master thesis - peer group learning and collegial exchange using the example of different papersAssessment methodsFinal exam submission of the master thesisTeaching methodsgroup work, discussion, expert input, work assignments with (peer) feedbackLanguageGerman116Master's Examination APMaster's Examination AP0SWS2ECTSLecture contentsCommissioned examination before a board of examiners in the relevant subject area: - presentation of the master thesis - examination interview about the master thesis as well as its cross connections to relevant subjects of the curriculum as well as other study-relevant contentsAssessment methodsFinal exam final commission examinationTeaching methodscommission examinationLanguageGerman02Spring School 2 ILVSpring School 2 ILV1.5SWS2.5ECTSLecture contentspresentation and discussion of - current topics related to the social economy and social work with national and international relevance - national and international research results - best practice models from Austria and abroad - changing socio-political and legal framework conditions and their impact on the social economy and social work - innovative, alternative, sustainable social economy services and business modelsAssessment methodsContinuous assessment reflection on the central findings and implications for one's own field of actionTeaching methodslectures, group work, discussion, work assignments with (peer) feedbackLanguageGerman-English1.52.5Strategic Company Management SEStrategic Company Management SE2.5SWS4ECTSLecture contents- basic aspects of management and strategy (necessities and goals, etc.) - concepts and models of management and strategy (normative, strategic and operational level, decision and goal etc.) - processes and perspectives of management and strategy (management cycle, strategy development) - techniques and tools of management and strategy (sector analysis, company analysis, portfolio analysis, SWOT etc.) and their application in social economy - personnel aspects of management and strategy in NPOs (characteristics and individual tasks such as maintaining contacts, etc.) - strategic management, leadership and corporate culture, meaning and interaction in NPOs - current issues in strategic management of a social economy organization in the form of a business gameAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsflipped classroom, lecture, group work, business game, presentation, forum contributionsLanguageGerman2.54Synthesis Workshop 2 SESynthesis Workshop 2 SE0.5SWS0.5ECTSLecture contents- strategy options in the social economy - review of the analytical instruments from the different courses - reflection of the operational use in specific fields of actionAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsgroup work, discussion, work assignments with (peer) feedbackLanguageGerman0.50.5 Compulsory Elective Subject (2 ECTS of your choice)LectureSWSECTSCompulsory Elective Subject: Digital Leadership SECompulsory Elective Subject: Digital Leadership SE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contents- trends of digital, social and global transformation - relevant leadership concepts for digital leadership - digitizing strategy versus digital strategy - implementation of digital leadership: methods and digital tools for practical application - reflection on own work experiences and skills in the context of digital transformation in the social economyAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsflipped classroom, lecture, group work, group coaching, case studies, presentationLanguageGerman-English1.52Compulsory Elective Subject: Company Formation SECompulsory Elective Subject: Company Formation SE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contents- from the idea to the company: basic questions about the foundation of a company/organization - legal basics and trade law - meaning and structure of the Canvas business model and the business plan - business models in the social economy - overview of funding bodies/programs, counseling centers and start-up helpersAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsflipped classroom, lecture, group work, group coaching, case studies, presentationLanguageGerman1.52Compulsory Elective Subject: Impact Measurement SECompulsory Elective Subject: Impact Measurement SE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contents- current developments around the topic of impact orientation in the social economy using the example of specific fields of action such as child and youth welfare, homeless welfare, labor market integration, etc. - impact assessment in the context of monitoring and evaluation: definition of impact goals, argumentation of impact models (logical models) and their operationalization - selected methods of impact analysis and their potential applications in comparison (e.g. impact evaluation in comparison between quantitative and qualitative methods; social return on investment) - reporting guidelines such as the Social Reporting Standard - familiarization with different strategies for scaling social impact - data literacyAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsflipped classroom, literature work and analysis of selected studies, lecture, group work, written work, presentation, forum contributions (e.g. peer feedback)LanguageGerman-English1.52Number of teaching weeks 14 per semesterTimes Every three to four weeks Thu. to Sat. 9:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Electives Selection and participation according to available places. There may be separate admission procedures. Open Courses You also have the possibility to choose "open courses" from other degree programs and departments. Registration details may be found here. (Content only available in German) Joint degree For a joint degree (based on § 3 Section 2 Subsection 10 FHStG) you have to acquire at least 30 ECTS credits under the responsibility of our partner universities.You will discuss current topics of social economy and social work at the Spring School 1 and 2 at the FH Campus Wien (10 ECTS credits).You will complete the module Intercultural Project Management in Europe under the responsibility of a partner university abroad (10 ECTS credits).You will benefit from selected courses taught jointly together with a guest lecturer from a partner university (10 ECTS credits). Career opportunities Organizations offering social services are challenged to guarantee optimal service quality for their respective target groups on the basis of limited financial resources. As a graduate of this Master's degree program, you will plan and design the necessary framework conditions. This will open up various professional positions and functions in nonprofit and forprofit organizations, especially in the social sector, in public administration and in outsourced sectors of the social sector. Moreover, you will be able to apply your expertise in the field of social economy in specialized departments of consulting organizations and in research institutions. This education also gives you the opportunity to set up your own social enterprise.• Managing directors, management, foundation of social-economic organizations (associations, gGmbHs, cooperatives), social-economic enterprises or social business • Team, department and division management, executive departments in organizations in the social, health, education, cultural and sustainability sectors as well as in the public sector • Development, management or participation in various (international) projects • Management or involvement in specific specialist departments (e.g. basic research departments) • Fundraising, marketing and quality management activities in social economy projects or organizations • Cooperation or management in human resource, diversity or sustainability departments • Teaching and scientific work in research institutes or universities Admission Admission requirements Bachelor or similar qualification from an institute of higher education with a total of 180 ECTS credits Bachelor or diploma in social work from a university of applied sciencesBachelor social management in early education and careBachelor or diploma in social sciences (e.g. political science, sociology, cultural and social anthropology, development studies, nursing science, mass media and communication science)Bachelor or diploma in socioeconomics, economics, business administrationBachelor or diploma in health care managementBachelor or diploma in public managementBachelor or diploma in educational scienceBachelor or diploma at a education academy / college of educationDiploma from an three-year academy of social workEquivalent certification from abroad Equivalence is determined by international agreements, validation or in individual cases a decision by the head of the academic section.A German language diploma (at least level C1) is required if the university entrance qualification was not obtained in a German-speaking country or if no German-language university degree is held.English language skills (C1)Regulation for the admission of third country citizensInformation for applicants with non-Austrian (school) certificates Application You will need the following documents for your application:signed printout of the online application (the form will be sent to you electronically after completion of the online application)curriculum vitaeproof of academic admission requirements (diploma certificate)proof of work experience in the social sector (confirmations from employers or insurance data extract)proof of identity (passport or identity card)proof of change of name, if applicablelanguage certifiate, if applicablewritten statement (questions will be sent to you electronically after you have completed the online application)Your application is valid as soon as you have sent all required documents and certificates to the study program by post.The pplication deadline for the online application is May 15 (for the postal submission, the postmark of the next business day after the application deadline is accepted). Your application is valid as soon as all documents have been received.If any documents are missing at the time of your application (e.g. certificates), they can be submitted at the latest by the start of your studies.You will receive a confirmation as soon as your application documents are received. Your application documents will be evaluated after the application deadline. If the application is evaluated positively, you will be invited to an admission interview in June. The result of the admission process will be announced in July.Please inform us if you wish to withdraw your application. Please note:It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session. Admission procedure The admission procedure is based onthe online application the submission of the complete application documents by postal maila written statement on the subject competence and informedness about the study programa structured one-on-one interviewThe places are allocated on the basis of the ranking of the results in the admission procedure. Professional practice in the social sector will be taken into account. Validation and shortening programs Perhaps your qualifications exceed our admission requirements, you are interested in the possibility of joining the program at a higher semester or you hold a degree from a university abroad? For more information, please refer to the sections on validation and shortening programs. Studying with disabilities If you have any questions regarding accessibility or if you have a specific need in the admission procedure due to an impairment, please contact Ursula Weilenmann for organizational reasons as early as possible at barrierefrei@fh-campuswien.ac.at.Since we try to take into account individual needs due to disabilities when conducting the written admission test, we ask you to indicate in your online application to Weilenmann in which form you require support.Your contact person in the department Gender & Diversity ManagementMag.a Ursula Weilenmannbarrierefrei@fh-campuswien.ac.athttp://www.fh-campuswien.ac.at/barrierefrei Contact > FH-Prof. Mag. Peter Stepanek Head of Degree Program Social Economy and Social Work T: +43 1 606 68 77-3201peter.stepanek@fh-campuswien.ac.at Secretary's office Mag.a Mag.a Catharina Peric Kelsenstraße 2, S.4.25 1030 Vienna T: +43 1 606 68 77-3200 F: +43 1 606 68 77-3209sowosec@fh-campuswien.ac.at Map of Kelsenstraße 2 (Google Maps)Office hours by appointmentNew study location as of 12th July 2021: As of 12th July 2021, all study programs of the Department of Social Work (Secretary's office, offices, teaching rooms) will be located at Kelsenstraße 2, 1030 Vienna. All teaching activities will take place at this location from winter semester 2021/22. Teaching staff and research staff > FH-Prof. Mag. Florentina Astleithner Academic Staff, Center for Academic Writing> FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Helga Eberherr Academic Staff> Christian Heschl-Sprung, MA MA Acandemic Staff> FH-Prof. Mag. 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1. Semesters LectureSWSECTSIntroduction to Social Economy VOIntroduction to Social Economy VOLector: FH-Prof. Mag. Peter Stepanek1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- social economy & social management: development, definition, delimitation - social economy in Austria: figures, data, tasks, types of organizations - nonprofit, lowprofit, profit in times of hybrid organizations - definition and characteristics of social services - social entrepreneurship, social business and social-economic enterprises as special organizational forms of the social economy - the economic concept in the social sector: effectiveness, efficiency, profitability, - the conflicting fields of economization - special features of the social market: business management vs. economic analysis - sustainability, innovation and digitalization as cross-cutting issues in social economy organizations - current developments/issues in the Austrian social economyAssessment methodsFinal exam seminar paper, moodle test, individual assignmentsTeaching methodslecture, discussion, work assignments with peer feedback, research assignments, guest lecturesLanguageGerman1.53Research and Evaluation Design ILVResearch and Evaluation Design ILVLector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Helga Eberherr1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- assessment of the student's position (with regard to knowledge of scientific-empirical work) - detailed literature research strategies and techniques of scientific work - methodological and paradigmatic basics of reconstructive (qualitative), quantitative and triangulative (mixed method) data collection and evaluation methods - selected research approaches and sampling strategies - overview of evaluation approaches and social framework conditions of social science evaluation - complementary / related approaches: quality management - basics of planning and conducting evaluations - theory and methodology of impact analysis - social context of evaluations and the role of evaluators - limits and possibilities of different research designs - quality criteria of empirical studiesAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsinputs by the instructor, reading and analysis of scientific literature, discussions, small group work, exercises to determine one's own competencies, distance exercises, analysis of practical case studies, presentationsLanguageGerman1.53Leadership and Self-Management SELeadership and Self-Management SELector: Mag.a (FH) Mag.a Astrid Russ1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- Leadership 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 and different leadership models - the role and tasks of managers, especially in the area of conflict between middle management and employees - leading employees - with a special focus on the topic of communication and conflict management - dealing with different stakeholders - leadership of employees - leadership skills - methods of self-management - practical examples - group building process phases - tasks and structures of cooperation in teams and small groups - learning processes in groups - information at the beginning of the Master's programAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsflipped classroom, lecture, group work, presentation, forum postings (e.g., peer feedback), plenary discussionsLanguageGerman1.53Organization SEOrganization SELector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Helga Eberherr1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- characteristics, typologies and structures of organizations - tasks, goals and strategies in organizations - organizational cultures, organizational environments and stakeholders - classical and current organizational theories - formal and informal structures in organizations - organization/s of the social economy in selected EU countries - change in organizations - power in organizations - equal opportunities and diversityAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methods(guest) lectures, reading and processing of scientific literature, reflection on own experiences as a member in organizations, literature reflections, group work, plenary discussions, presentationsLanguageGerman-English1.53Quality Management ILVQuality Management ILVLector: Christian Heschl-Sprung, MA MA1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contents- quality management terms - main concepts - design of quality in the social economy - relevance of leadership styles within quality management - discussion and application of key methods of quality management - historical development of Total Quality Management (TQM) - standards according to ISO 9000ff - European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) - quality label for social integration enterprises - examples of quality standards of social economy organizations - examples of standards and models used in the social economyAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsflipped classroom, literature work, lecture, group work, presentation, forum contributions (e.g. peer feedback), plenary discussionsLanguageGerman1.52Accounting in Social Economy ILVAccounting in Social Economy ILVLector: MMag. Sebastian Howorka2.5SWS5ECTSLecture contents- meaning and tasks of management accounting and its sub-areas as a source of information for operational control - basics and logic of cash accounting and double-entry bookkeeping - logic and structure of accounting accounts and different books of accounts, voucher system and accounting cycle - accounting of typical running business cases from the social economy - calculation of profit according to the gross and net method, preparation of a simple closing balance sheet - basic principles of tax law and taxation of social economy organizations - basic principles of calculation and accounting of personnel expenses - entries in the annual financial statements - interpreting the annual financial statements of social economy organizationsAssessment methodsFinal exam written final examination, seminar paper, case studies, group workTeaching methodslecture, group work, discussion, work assignments with feedback, group exercises, case solutions, practical exercisesLanguageGerman2.55Social Work as Profession and Science ILVSocial Work as Profession and Science ILVLector: Ing. DSA Gerlinde Blemenschitz-Kramer, MA1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- the topic of Social Work - Social Work as a field of science - characteristics and specifics of professional help - disciplinary evolution and Social Work research - theoretical concepts of Social Work - fields of action and methods of Social Work - current developments in Social Work - past and present qualifications and education in Social Work in AustriaAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsflipped classroom, literature work, lecture, group work, presentation, forum contributions (e.g. peer feedback)LanguageGerman1.53Handling Complexity ILVHandling Complexity ILVLector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Florentina Astleithner1SWS2ECTSLecture contents- concepts of complexity management in social economy organizations - assessment of the students' current position - defining goals for the further development of one's own research competence within the framework of the study program - defining goals for professional development and for positioning oneself as a leader - techniques of self-regulated writing - problem analysis and dealing with change under conditions of complexity - dealing with uncertaintiesAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsvideo inputs, guided online practice phase, instruction on and training in self-regulated, self-reflective reading and writing, peer feedback, discussion, and self-reflectionLanguageGerman12Impact Orientation SEImpact Orientation SELector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Florentina Astleithner1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- definition of basic terms - development and analysis of impact goals and impact models in selected fields of action - critical reflection of selected approaches of impact orientation / impact analyses on the basis of examples (e.g. impact evaluation in comparison between quantitative and qualitative methods; social return on investment) - reflection on the interaction of impact-oriented practice with the professional development of social work as well as the management of social economy organizationsAssessment methodsFinal exam written reflection, term paperTeaching methodslecture, discussion, reading and processing of scientific literature, individual and group exercises, presentations, critical individual reflectionsLanguageGerman1.53Civil and Corporate Law ILVCivil and Corporate Law ILVLector: Dr.in Melanie Haberer1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsCivil Law - contract law (warranty, contract rescission, etc.) - compensation for damages (also liability) - civil proceedings Corporate Law - application of the term "company" to non-profit organizations - important regulations of the Austrian Enterprise Code such as company name, company register, partnerships - legal basis of legal forms relevant for the social economy such as corporations, cooperatives and associations as well as their tax aspects - state aid, grants and subsidy agreements - basic principles of awarding public contracts (public procurement law)Assessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodslecture, group work, discussion, e-learning work assignments with feedback/discussion in distance learning, case studiesLanguageGerman1.53
2. Semesters LectureSWSECTSLabor Law ILVLabor Law ILV1SWS2ECTSLecture contents- collective and individual labor law including social law regulations - contents, conclusion, possibilities of dissolution, possibilities of limitation of an employment contract - statutory rights and obligations of employers and employees - basic principles of the Professional Education and Training Act - protection against dismissal and redundancy - employment of third-country nationals - equal treatment in the world of work - handling of case studies in dealing with employees (e.g. mobbing and harassment)Assessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodslecture, group work, written paper, presentation, forum contributions (e.g. peer feedback)LanguageGerman12Management Control ILVManagement Control ILV2SWS4ECTSLecture contents- basics of controlling (goals, tasks, role of controllers) and understanding of controlling in the social economy - focus and goals of operational and strategic controlling as well as performance and impact controlling in the social economy - controlling in interaction with other areas of internal and external accounting as well as at the interface to quality management - information provided by controlling - key figures and key figure systems (e.g. Balanced Scorecard) as central instruments of controlling - planning & coordination: goals and success parameters of social economy organizations, target/actual comparisons, variance analyses and forecasts - overview of the instruments of strategic controlling for the analysis of the organizational environment as well as the company and business unit level - instruments of operational controlling: cost type, cost center and cost unit accounting - contribution margin accounting - cost accounting as the basis for calculating the per hour rate, case or subject costs, consulting, accommodation or care costs - overview of qualitative and quantitative tools of personnel controlling - personnel cost planningAssessment methodsFinal exam written final examination, seminar paper, case studyTeaching methodslecture, group work, discussion, work assignments with feedback, group exercises, case studies, practical exercisesLanguageGerman24Research Topics SEResearch Topics SE0.5SWS0.5ECTSLecture contents- presentation of possible research topics by instructors and opportunity for students to contribute their own projects - development of two alternative outlines for the master thesis - clarification of their knowledge and skills or learning needs in order to implement the project idea - selection of a topic and a supervising teacherAssessment methodsContinuous assessment submission of two master's thesis outlines for the selection of a supervising teacherTeaching methodsexchange platform for topics and supervision possibilities (large group moderation); drafting of two master's thesis topic outlinesLanguageGerman0.50.5Inclusion and Diversity ILVInclusion and Diversity ILV1SWS2ECTSLecture contents- overview of the topic of inclusion and diversity for social economy organizations - analysis of exclusion and inclusion processes as well as of conditions of social (in)equality - elaboration of the concepts of inclusion, diversity, heterogeneity and intersectionality with reference to historical developments, legal foundations as well as political/societal forces driving inclusion and diversity - identify theoretical, societal and organizational approaches as well as design possibilities and their organizational translation into operational practices along selected diversity dimensions (age, disability, ethnicity, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and social class) - exploring context-sensitive concepts and measures of strategic inclusion and diversity management and translating them into own organizational action practices - activating the students' experiential and reflective knowledge as a central resourceAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methods(guest) lectures on inclusion and diversity, reading and analysis of scientific literature, discussions, small group work, analysis of case studies from practice, analysis of documents from the practice of social economy organizations (mission statements, inclusion measures, diversity strategies...), presentationsLanguageGerman12Master Thesis Design ILVMaster Thesis Design ILV2SWS3.5ECTSLecture contents- drafting of a rough concept for the master's thesis (under the guidance of the supervisors). - planning of a scientific thesis (research question, state of research, methodological approach, relevance, objective, interest in knowledge) - theory-based development of a research question - application-oriented research designs on socio-economic issuesAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsinput from the course instructor, group work, plenary discussions, work assignments with (peer) feedbackLanguageGerman23.5Human Resources Management ILVHuman Resources Management ILV2SWS4ECTSLecture contents- competence management including personnel planning, recruitment and selection of personnel - personnel development - personnel assessment - personnel management as a strategic and operative management task (leadership, management concepts, communication processes, consolidation of selected focal points)Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsteam teaching, flipped classroom, literature work, lecture, group work, plenary discussions, presentation, forum posts (e.g. peer feedback).LanguageGerman24Social Reporting and Social Planning ILVSocial Reporting and Social Planning ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- definition and methodology for social reporting - definition and methodology of social planning - management cycle and classification of the instruments used - interrelationships: social reporting and social planning as well as problem definition and critical discussion - basics of social statistics and interpretation of indicators - most important data sources - interpretation of data and indicators as well as discussion of classical problems - basic statistical principles on which social reporting is based (aggregation, medians & averages, indices and ratios, etc.) - practical work with- care provision report, care service statistics and care reform - financial compensation talks between federal and state governments - social planning on refugee assistance, homeless assistance and work with the disabledAssessment methodsFinal exam final written exam, written homework assignmentsTeaching methodslectures, discussion, distance exercises with feedback, group assignmentsLanguageGerman1.53Social Marketing ILVSocial Marketing ILV2SWS4ECTSLecture contents- definition of marketing and professional classification - tasks and goals of marketing management in the social economy - marketing management process for social organizations - assessment of the situation & identification of relevant environmental factors - (social) market and service definition - market segmentation and positioning in social economy - definition and management of marketing goals - marketing strategies for different business models in the social economy - marketing financingAssessment methodsFinal exam drafting of a social marketing planTeaching methodsgroup work, discussion, feedback, lecture with activating methods, work assignments with feedback, group exercises, practical exercisesLanguageGerman24Socio-political basics of the social economy ILVSocio-political basics of the social economy ILV2SWS4ECTSLecture contents- basic concepts in social policy: goals, instruments, actors - the Austrian welfare state: design principles, development and current challenges - basic concepts in economic and social policy in the EU: structures, working methods, policymaking, EU multi-level policies - comparative social policy: types of welfare states in Europe - comparative social policy: case studies - social policy in other EU countries, contributions of foreign guest lecturers - social economy in the EUAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodslecture, discussion, guest lecturesLanguageGerman-English24Spring School 1 ILVSpring School 1 ILV1.5SWS2.5ECTSLecture contentspresentation and discussion of - current topics related to the social economy and social work with national and international relevance - national and international research results - best practice models from Austria and abroad - changing socio-political and legal framework conditions and their impact on the social economy and social work - innovative, alternative, sustainable social economy services and business modelsAssessment methodsContinuous assessment reflection on the central findings and implications for one's own field of actionTeaching methodslectures, group work, discussion, work assignments with (peer) feedbackLanguageGerman-English1.52.5Synthesis Workshop 1 SESynthesis Workshop 1 SE0.5SWS0.5ECTSLecture contents- mapping the social economy - social management as a field of competence - tasks of a manager in different levels of the organization - individual positioning from the perspective of the study programAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsgroup work, discussion, work assignments with (peer) feedbackLanguageGerman0.50.5
3. Semesters LectureSWSECTSEmpirical Research 1 ILVEmpirical Research 1 ILV2.5SWS4ECTSLecture contents- qualitative and quantitative survey methods - access to the field - specification of sampling strategies - implementation and reflection of the surveys - data documentation and collection - reflection on these instruments for evaluations - view on evaluation methodsAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodslecture, reading and analysis of scientific literature, peer group learning, discussions, small group work, processing of case studies from evaluation practice, processing and testing of empirical survey and evaluation methods, presentationsLanguageGerman2.54EU Funding SEEU Funding SE1SWS1.5ECTSLecture contents- policy fields and funding strategies of the European Union and instruments of their implementation - social Innovation and social entrepreneurship in the EU - EU structural funds (with focus on ESF and EFRE) - funding logics of the European Union - selected funding areas, priorities and action programs in the respective funding period - What can increase project chances?Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodstheory inputs, exercises (group work), topic-guided subject researchLanguageGerman-English11.5Financing in Social Economy ILVFinancing in Social Economy ILV1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- basics of financing in the social economy: tasks, functions, forms and sources - financial management: financial and liquidity planning, budgeting - forms and sources of public financing - forms and sources of classic private financing for the social economy - forms and sources of alternative financing for the social economy - development and presentation of a financing concept by the students - basic principles of financial negotiationsAssessment methodsFinal exam written examTeaching methodslecture, group work, discussion, work assignments with feedback, group exercises, case studies, practical exercisesLanguageGerman1.53Innovation Management SEInnovation Management SE1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- models and principles of change - change design and change architecture - psychology and organizational logic of change - principles and concepts of social innovation - innovation in the public sector, nonprofit and service sectors - innovation and its management of change in the social economyAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsflipped classroom, literature work, lecture, group work, presentation, plenary discussions, forum contributions (e.g. peer feedback)LanguageGerman1.53Intercultural Project in Social Economy ILVIntercultural Project in Social Economy ILV3.5SWS7ECTSLecture contents- overview of social policy and the social security system in the respective host country - social economy, social work and the social sector in the respective host country - learning about selected examples of social economy organizations in the respective host country - development and presentation of a project concept (with EU funding) for a social economy organization All content is taught and delivered at one of the joint degree partner universities. Language: English or language of the host countryAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsReading and analysis of scientific literature international student mobility: learning and experiencing in and with the practice, (guest) lectures, visiting institutions of social economy and social work in countries of the joint degree network, case work, group work in intercultural and international teams, presentations, peer exchangeLanguageEnglish3.57Master‘s Thesis Part 1 MTMaster‘s Thesis Part 1 MT2SWS4ECTSLecture contents- development and elaboration of the research design in the form of an exposé for the master's thesis - presentation, reflection and discussion of the individual work and its intermediate steps in a conductive collegial setting (master thesis coaching), which is jointly designed by teachers and students - reflection on the chosen sampling strategies, access to the field, survey instruments - quality criteria and ethical aspects of empirical studies - techniques of critical and self-regulated reading and writing - cross-references to professional fields of actionAssessment methodsContinuous assessment exposé of the master thesisTeaching methodsgroup work, discussion, expert input, work assignments with (peer) feedbackLanguageGerman24Sustainability Management and Green Controlling ILVSustainability Management and Green Controlling ILV2SWS4ECTSLecture contents- sustainability discourse since the 1970s (from the Club of Rome to the SDGs) - differentiation between sustainability management and corporate social responsibility - different perspectives of sustainability in the social economy - shifting away from the growth dogma - overview of alternative economic and social concepts - sustainability models: from the pillar, intersection and priority model to the Donat economy - the three dimensions of sustainability from the perspective of the social economy: ecological, social and economic sustainability - sustainability management: model, strategy, implementation in the social economy - from materiality analysis to sustainability goals - overview of various sustainability management tools - green controlling in the social economy: possibilities and benefits - sustainability reporting and the benefits of various standards and reporting templatesAssessment methodsFinal exam seminar paper, case studyTeaching methodslecture, group work, discussion, work assignments with feedback, group exercises, case studies, practical exercises, business gameLanguageGerman-English24Public Relations SEPublic Relations SE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contents- text optimization and image design for various communication tools - presentation technique - PR concept creation and success control - important parameters of website design - social media in the social economy - media relations - event planning for social economy organizations - crisis PR in the area of conflict between clients, the public and politicsAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodslecture, group work, discussion, peer feedback on group work results, practical exercisesLanguageGerman1.52Project Management SEProject Management SE1SWS1.5ECTSLecture contents- What is a project? - managing projects - defining project goals and project target groups - preparation phase: project rough planning - project start-up phase and implementation: getting the project "on track" - monitoring project success: project risks, project controlling - project communication - project documentation, project manual - overview of the most important methods and tools for an (international) project in the social economy - project management keywords in EnglishAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsflipped classroom, lecture, group work, presentation, topic-guided subject research, forum postings (e.g. peer feedback).LanguageGerman-English11.5
4. Semesters LectureSWSECTSEmpirical Research 2 UEEmpirical Research 2 UE1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents- qualitative and quantitative (via SPSS) evaluation methods - interpretation of results and reaching conclusions - testing, applying and deepening empirical survey and evaluation methods - reflection of these instruments for evaluations - reflection on evaluation between scientific quality criteria and specific requirements of practice - discussion of empirical methods under theoretical and method-critical aspectsAssessment methodsContinuous assessment working on case studiesTeaching methodsindependent testing of empirical survey and evaluation methods, peer group learning, discussions, small group work, working on case studies from evaluation practiceLanguageGerman1.53Master‘s Thesis Part 2 MTMaster‘s Thesis Part 2 MT1SWS16ECTSLecture contents- main focus: qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods - interpretation of results and reaching conclusions - discussion of the results under theoretical and methodological critical aspects - revising text modules and working out the final version of the master thesis - peer group learning and collegial exchange using the example of different papersAssessment methodsFinal exam submission of the master thesisTeaching methodsgroup work, discussion, expert input, work assignments with (peer) feedbackLanguageGerman116Master's Examination APMaster's Examination AP0SWS2ECTSLecture contentsCommissioned examination before a board of examiners in the relevant subject area: - presentation of the master thesis - examination interview about the master thesis as well as its cross connections to relevant subjects of the curriculum as well as other study-relevant contentsAssessment methodsFinal exam final commission examinationTeaching methodscommission examinationLanguageGerman02Spring School 2 ILVSpring School 2 ILV1.5SWS2.5ECTSLecture contentspresentation and discussion of - current topics related to the social economy and social work with national and international relevance - national and international research results - best practice models from Austria and abroad - changing socio-political and legal framework conditions and their impact on the social economy and social work - innovative, alternative, sustainable social economy services and business modelsAssessment methodsContinuous assessment reflection on the central findings and implications for one's own field of actionTeaching methodslectures, group work, discussion, work assignments with (peer) feedbackLanguageGerman-English1.52.5Strategic Company Management SEStrategic Company Management SE2.5SWS4ECTSLecture contents- basic aspects of management and strategy (necessities and goals, etc.) - concepts and models of management and strategy (normative, strategic and operational level, decision and goal etc.) - processes and perspectives of management and strategy (management cycle, strategy development) - techniques and tools of management and strategy (sector analysis, company analysis, portfolio analysis, SWOT etc.) and their application in social economy - personnel aspects of management and strategy in NPOs (characteristics and individual tasks such as maintaining contacts, etc.) - strategic management, leadership and corporate culture, meaning and interaction in NPOs - current issues in strategic management of a social economy organization in the form of a business gameAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsflipped classroom, lecture, group work, business game, presentation, forum contributionsLanguageGerman2.54Synthesis Workshop 2 SESynthesis Workshop 2 SE0.5SWS0.5ECTSLecture contents- strategy options in the social economy - review of the analytical instruments from the different courses - reflection of the operational use in specific fields of actionAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsgroup work, discussion, work assignments with (peer) feedbackLanguageGerman0.50.5 Compulsory Elective Subject (2 ECTS of your choice)LectureSWSECTSCompulsory Elective Subject: Digital Leadership SECompulsory Elective Subject: Digital Leadership SE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contents- trends of digital, social and global transformation - relevant leadership concepts for digital leadership - digitizing strategy versus digital strategy - implementation of digital leadership: methods and digital tools for practical application - reflection on own work experiences and skills in the context of digital transformation in the social economyAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsflipped classroom, lecture, group work, group coaching, case studies, presentationLanguageGerman-English1.52Compulsory Elective Subject: Company Formation SECompulsory Elective Subject: Company Formation SE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contents- from the idea to the company: basic questions about the foundation of a company/organization - legal basics and trade law - meaning and structure of the Canvas business model and the business plan - business models in the social economy - overview of funding bodies/programs, counseling centers and start-up helpersAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsflipped classroom, lecture, group work, group coaching, case studies, presentationLanguageGerman1.52Compulsory Elective Subject: Impact Measurement SECompulsory Elective Subject: Impact Measurement SE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contents- current developments around the topic of impact orientation in the social economy using the example of specific fields of action such as child and youth welfare, homeless welfare, labor market integration, etc. - impact assessment in the context of monitoring and evaluation: definition of impact goals, argumentation of impact models (logical models) and their operationalization - selected methods of impact analysis and their potential applications in comparison (e.g. impact evaluation in comparison between quantitative and qualitative methods; social return on investment) - reporting guidelines such as the Social Reporting Standard - familiarization with different strategies for scaling social impact - data literacyAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsflipped classroom, literature work and analysis of selected studies, lecture, group work, written work, presentation, forum contributions (e.g. peer feedback)LanguageGerman-English1.52
Admission requirements Bachelor or similar qualification from an institute of higher education with a total of 180 ECTS credits Bachelor or diploma in social work from a university of applied sciencesBachelor social management in early education and careBachelor or diploma in social sciences (e.g. political science, sociology, cultural and social anthropology, development studies, nursing science, mass media and communication science)Bachelor or diploma in socioeconomics, economics, business administrationBachelor or diploma in health care managementBachelor or diploma in public managementBachelor or diploma in educational scienceBachelor or diploma at a education academy / college of educationDiploma from an three-year academy of social workEquivalent certification from abroad Equivalence is determined by international agreements, validation or in individual cases a decision by the head of the academic section.A German language diploma (at least level C1) is required if the university entrance qualification was not obtained in a German-speaking country or if no German-language university degree is held.English language skills (C1)Regulation for the admission of third country citizensInformation for applicants with non-Austrian (school) certificates
Application You will need the following documents for your application:signed printout of the online application (the form will be sent to you electronically after completion of the online application)curriculum vitaeproof of academic admission requirements (diploma certificate)proof of work experience in the social sector (confirmations from employers or insurance data extract)proof of identity (passport or identity card)proof of change of name, if applicablelanguage certifiate, if applicablewritten statement (questions will be sent to you electronically after you have completed the online application)Your application is valid as soon as you have sent all required documents and certificates to the study program by post.The pplication deadline for the online application is May 15 (for the postal submission, the postmark of the next business day after the application deadline is accepted). Your application is valid as soon as all documents have been received.If any documents are missing at the time of your application (e.g. certificates), they can be submitted at the latest by the start of your studies.You will receive a confirmation as soon as your application documents are received. Your application documents will be evaluated after the application deadline. If the application is evaluated positively, you will be invited to an admission interview in June. The result of the admission process will be announced in July.Please inform us if you wish to withdraw your application. Please note:It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session.
Admission procedure The admission procedure is based onthe online application the submission of the complete application documents by postal maila written statement on the subject competence and informedness about the study programa structured one-on-one interviewThe places are allocated on the basis of the ranking of the results in the admission procedure. Professional practice in the social sector will be taken into account.
> FH-Prof. Mag. Peter Stepanek Head of Degree Program Social Economy and Social Work T: +43 1 606 68 77-3201peter.stepanek@fh-campuswien.ac.at