Program Overview
Introduction to the Social Policy Management Program
The Social Policy Management program at the Jagiellonian University prepares graduates to become future leaders and managers of public and economic organizations and NGOs, mainly carrying out social policy tasks. This program aims to equip students with the skills necessary to understand how to manage the permanent transformation of public affairs in a modern way, mainly in the area of social policy.
Program Description
The program focuses on providing managers with tools to react to current and future challenges that governments, local governments, companies, and civil society organizations will face. It allows knowledge to make effective management decisions by going beyond traditional patterns and using innovative solutions.
Available Programs
- First-cycle program:
- Study mode: full-time program
- Language of instruction: Polish
- Profile: general academic
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
- Title: Licencjat (equivalent of Bachelor's degree)
- Main discipline: Political Science and Public Administration
- Second-cycle program: not available
Faculty of Management and Social Communication
The Faculty of Management and Social Communication has the A category granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and was honored for education by the State Accreditation Committee. The variety of fields of studies conducted by the faculty makes this unit one of the best interdisciplinary faculties of the Jagiellonian University.
Institute of Public Affairs
The study program is offered by the Institute of Public Affairs, which is a part of the Faculty of Management and Social Communication. The Institute's main aim is to research the scope of the functioning of the public sphere and education of managers for the public and non-governmental sector in Poland and collaborate with municipal, regional, and ministerial authorities and civic organizations that support the modernizing public industry.
Curriculum Overview
In the program curriculum, you may find information about the subjects you will attend while studying this program. The program indicates which subjects are scheduled for each semester of the studies, which are mandatory, which belong to the group of elective subjects (so-called optional subjects), which of them end with an exam, and which do not. Each subject in such a program curriculum has its syllabus, which is a description of what students learn within the scope of that subject.
Student Life
Time spent at the university is not all about education and class participation; it is also an excellent opportunity to develop hobbies and interests. Many research societies and student organizations operate at the Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones. These societies allow students to spend their free time actively, gain knowledge, develop their talents, participate in engaging, unconventional projects, go on research and team-building trips, participate in conferences, and meet fellow students outside the lecture halls.
Admission to Studies
Admission to study programs at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System. If you have any questions related to admission, please contact the Admissions Office directly.
Graduates
The Social Policy Management program at the Institute of Public Affairs of the Jagiellonian University prepares graduates – future leaders and managers of public and economic organizations and NGOs – who mainly carry out social policy tasks. Graduates may work in management, as experts or consultants in local, national, and international administration, at regional development and support agencies, NGOs, social enterprises, consulting companies, or public and private partnerships.
Further Education Possibilities
- Second-cycle programs
- Post-diploma programs
Offer for School
The following events are conducted in Polish – to find out about the offer for the English-speaking audience, please get in touch with the organizer directly. Additionally, due to the current pandemic, some faculty and university events may be canceled or conducted in a form other than that described below.
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