Social Work and Social Economics, MA

Program Overview

The Social Work and Social Economics MA program combines social work principles with social economy challenges. It trains individuals to manage and develop social economy institutions and services, with a focus on international cooperation and economic and social integration. Graduates gain proficiency in social assistance principles and organizational development skills, preparing them for roles in social services and scientific research.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Social Work and Social Economics MA program aims to integrate and balance professional standards in social work with challenges in the social economy. The program focuses on training individuals who can manage, operate, and develop institutions and services within the social economy through acquired socio-political and managerial skills. Graduates will gain proficiency in international professional and ethical principles of social assistance, enabling them to work effectively in international cooperation. They will also possess organizational and organizational development skills for roles in the field of social services, contributing to economic and social integration of disadvantaged social groups by strengthening the local economy. The program prepares graduates to conduct and evaluate scientific-empirical research, contributing to new model and concept development. The program is distinctive as it was established and continues through the cooperation of seven European partner institutions:

• FH Campus Wien – Austria
• Fachhochschule München – Germany
• University of Ostrava – Czech Republic
• University of Trnava – Slovakia
• Babes-Bolyai University – Romania
• University of Silesia – Poland

Tuition fee: 5,500 USD/year Other fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD