Distance learning program Social management (M.A.) – SRH Distance Learning University - The Mobile University

👉 The Master's degree programme in Social Management is aimed at individuals who wish to acquire or deepen management and leadership skills within organisations in social work. In addition to fundamental social and business economic principles, current challenges in the social sector—such as staff shortages, financing, and digitalisation—are addressed with a practical approach. The distance learning programme offers flexible study models, comprehensive support, and the opportunity to set individual specialisations. Graduates qualify for leadership positions in social, charitable, and church-related organisations or take on advisory roles in specialist areas such as controlling, quality management, or marketing. The modularly structured curriculum enables the direct integration of the acquired skills into one's own professional practice.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider SRH Distance Learning University - The Mobile University, UAS based in Riedlingen (Germany)
The SRH Fernhochschule – The Mobile University offers innovative distance learning courses, which are characterized by the CORE principle (Competence Oriented Research and Education). With over 25 years of experience and a wide range of bachelor's, master's programmes and certificates, it supports more than 12,000 students annually in flexibly combining study, work and everyday life. Sustainability and educational quality are at the heart of their actions.
📋 Study Format Distance learning program
🎓 Field of Study Health & SocialSocial Management
📜 Degree Master of Arts (M.A.)
⏳ Duration 4 Semesters, Study effort 29 hours weekly
🎯 ECTS 180 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Empirical Research & Social Work as a Human Rights Profession - Current Discourses, International Perspectives on Social Work, Social Work and Digitalisation, Leadership and Management in Social Institutions, Data Analysis, Business Management of Social Institutions, Financing and Fundraising in Social Institutions, Marketing and Public Relations in Social Institutions, Legal Frameworks of Social Institutions, Elective Modules 1 - 5
👥 In-person sessions Not provided
✅ ZFU Approval The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Social management under the number 1120321.
📅 Enrollment Anytime
💶 Fees
from 539 € monthly
from 12936 € total
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Admission requirements

  • You need a completed university degree in a relevant field of study, for example with 180, 210 or 240 ECTS credits.
  • Depending on your prior qualifications, you must provide proof of at least one to two years of relevant professional experience.
  • A basic understanding of social sciences or economics is required.
  • In some cases, successful participation in a motivational interview with the programme director or an aptitude test must be completed.

Details

The distance learning course in Social Management, leading to the academic degree Master of Arts, is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge in management and leadership skills for organisations in social work. The course specifically addresses the demands placed on leaders in social institutions who face economic, legal, and organisational challenges. Graduates are empowered to effectively manage and develop social service providers and institutions, applying business management strategies as confidently as specialised social management procedures.

Course content:

  • Empirical social research: Introduction to methods and applications of empirical research in the social context.
  • Legal frameworks of social institutions: Overview of legal fundamentals and statutory requirements.
  • Business management control of social institutions: Teaching of business management control instruments and their practical application.
  • Financing and fundraising in social institutions: Analysis of financing and fundraising opportunities for social organisations.
  • Leadership and management in social institutions: Development of leadership skills and control approaches in the social sector.
  • Data analysis: Applied methods for analysing and interpreting survey data in the social field.
  • Quality management and organisational development in social institutions: Design and optimisation of quality and change processes.
  • Marketing and public relations in social institutions: Development and application of communication and marketing strategies.
  • Leadership: Promotion of leadership strengths in the organisational context.
  • Social work and digitalisation: Examination of opportunities and challenges of digitalisation in social organisations.
  • Social work and human rights – a scholarly discourse: In-depth reflection on human rights in social work.
  • International perspectives on social work: Global contexts, trends, and comparison of models in the international environment.
  • Elective modules: Possibility to set individual focuses according to one’s own professional interests.
  • Master’s thesis: Independently conducted scientific final thesis.

The distance learning course is especially suitable for employees and managers in social, non-profit, or church organisations as well as graduates of social pedagogy, social work, psychology, education, and related disciplines. The flexible study structure with digital teaching materials and individually selectable start dates enables optimal integration into professional life. Graduates are capable of taking on leadership positions or specialised management functions in various social institutions and competently shaping the challenges of the sector.

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