Program Overview

Master's Degree in Social and Corporate Welfare Management

Introduction

The Master's Degree in Social and Corporate Welfare Management is a postgraduate program offered by the Faculty of Economics and Business Sciences at the Rey Juan Carlos University. This program aims to provide advanced interdisciplinary training in welfare economics and innovative management models that increase the quality of life in both the private sector and public administrations.

Objectives

The general objectives of this program are:

• To offer advanced interdisciplinary training aimed at specializing in welfare economics and innovative management models.
• To promote specialized analysis in economics and business organization through the use of qualitative and quantitative tools and methods.
• To facilitate the employment and professional insertion of graduates in the field of strategic management of organizational well-being, human resources, and communication and corporate reputation and public administration.

Competences

The program is designed to equip students with a range of competences, including:

Basic Skills

• CB6: Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas.
• CB7: Apply the knowledge acquired and the ability to solve problems in new or little-known environments.
• CB8: Integrate knowledge and face the complexity of formulating judgments based on information that includes reflections on social and ethical responsibilities.
• CB9: Communicate conclusions and knowledge to specialized and non-specialized audiences.
• CB10: Have the learning skills that allow continuing studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Transversal Competences

• CT1: Ability to communicate effectively in professional environments.
• CT2: Ability to adopt and promote attitudes and behaviors that promote well-being.
• CT3: Ability to add value to organizations using advanced information and communication technologies.
• CT4: Ability to develop critical and reflective thinking.
• CT5: Ability to work in a team and have skills in interpersonal relationships.
• CT6: Creativity, initiative, and entrepreneurial spirit.

General Competencies

• CG01: Train high-level specialists in innovative management and decision-making models.
• CG02: Provide students with qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques.
• CG03: Familiarize students with research fields and relevant literature.
• CG04: Develop the critical capacity of the student.
• CG05: Foster the ability to solve problems.
• CG06: Develop initiatives for individual well-being.
• CG07: Contribute to the resolution of conflicts in work environments.
• CG08: Acquire leadership and management skills.
• CG09: Manage and analyze large databases.
• CG10: Identify distinctive, differentiating, and innovative elements in a business project.

Specific Competences

• CE01: Acquire skills for leadership and decision-making.
• CE02: Design and implement strategies that favor corporate well-being.
• CE03: Ability to restructure and introduce organizational changes.
• CE04: Implement innovative corporate happiness plans.
• CE05: Measure social innovation initiatives.
• CE06: Design and develop indicators of subjective well-being.
• CE07: Understand the negotiation process.
• CE08: Competence in the measurement of poverty and economic inequality.
• CE09: Ability to design and evaluate public policies.
• CE10: Know and apply qualitative and quantitative analysis tools.

Admission and Enrollment

General Access Regulations and Procedures

Information on access and admission to master's studies is available, and the regulations are published on the university's website. The general requirements for access to University Master's Degrees include possession of an official Spanish Graduate or Graduate university degree or equivalent.

Criteria and Procedure for Admission to the Degree

The specific degrees that facilitate access to the Master are listed, including degrees in economics, business administration, and labor relations. For non-Spanish speaking students, possession of or accreditation of a B2 level in Spanish is required.

Conditions or Special Access Tests

The access and selection of students consider academic record and language proficiency. The offer of places is 30 seats, and if the minimum number of students is not reached, the university may choose not to open the teaching group.

Training Itinerary

The Master's teaching guides are accessible, and the training itinerary includes material resources, external internships, and a final master's thesis. External internships are designed to promote comprehensive training through practical application of knowledge acquired during the Master's degree.

Quality Guarantee

The program has an internal quality assurance system, and the composition of the commission, results report, and general information collection plan are outlined. Improvement actions are based on the analysis of indicators and surveys, including student satisfaction, teacher evaluation, and labor insertion.

Conclusion

The Master's Degree in Social and Corporate Welfare Management at the Rey Juan Carlos University offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to welfare economics and innovative management models. With a focus on developing advanced competences and providing practical experience through external internships, this program prepares graduates for professional insertion in strategic management roles across various sectors.