Academic Degree:Master of Arts in Social Sciences / MA oder M.A.
Duration:4 semesters incl. Master thesis and final exams
Prerequisites:Bachelor or a equivalent degree in Social Work, in relevant Social Science studies or other studies with a minimum of 90 ECTS points in the area of social science and social work
Starting date:October 2013
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We are pleased to present our Master program that is in line with the Global Standards for Social Work Education & Training of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), thereby meeting the appropriate guidelines for this academic study.

Particular attention will be placed on the promotion of interdisciplinary professionalism through:

  • the application of current social work methods and techniques in line with new theories and ethical standards;
  • the use of social research methods in order to analyse social problems, to discover their determinants and consequences, as well as to develop relevant approaches to intervention;
  • the communication of knowledge in the arena of social policy and networking;
  • the ability to develop performance-oriented organizations, successfully manage social systems and carefully lead relevant organizations.


Title Master program Social Work, Social Policy & Management
Main focus Highly practice-oriented, international, strong co-operation with social organizations, social policy, social science and the economy
Academic year Winter semester: September/October – February
Summer semester: March – June/July
Time model Full-time (restricted simultaneous employment possible)
Structure 1.–2. semester: Core curriculum
3. semester: International semester optionally abroad
4. semester: Master thesis and examination
Languages German, English; additionally broad language trainings
Tuition fees For students from EU & EEA countries: EUR 363 / semester.
For students from other countries: EUR 3,000 / semester. Details & exemptions
Plus membership fee to the Austrian Student Union (ÖH)
Scholarships & grants Overview of sources of financial support & contact adresses
Admission requirements
  • Graduates of the Bachelor’s program Social Work
  • Graduates from a subject-related, further education social science program which lasted at least 6 semesters
  • Graduates who have otherwise at least 6 semesters of further education with social work and social science components who can prove a total of at least 90 ECTS credits
Selection process Career background (30%)
Written exam (20%)
Interview (50%)
Application Online or by post. Please consider the indicated deadlines
Contact MCI MANAGEMENT CENTER INNSBRUCK
The Entrepreneurial School®
Social Work, Social Policy & Management
Universitaetsstrasse 15
A-6020 Innsbruck/Austria
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