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Master ofof BusinessAdministrationsocial work(MBA.sw.Eng.)
180 ECTS credits. Language: English.
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Master of Business Administration Social Management: Marry Management Mastery with Social Purpose
Your Strategic Edge in Leading Social Organisations
The social sector thrives on purpose—but it also demands strategic leadership. As a seasoned leader or civil servant, you understand this. Our Master in Social Management equips you with interdisciplinary insight across business administration, economics, legal frameworks, innovation, and quality control—crafted specifically to heighten your impact in senior roles.
Why this degree stands above the rest:
Gain critical management acumen tailored to complex social challenges.
Build legal and economic know‑how to strengthen organisational effectiveness and compliance.
Position yourself for executive-level responsibility in high-demand environments.
Why Senior Professionals Choose This MBA
Adaptive delivery models: pre-recorded lectures, live discussions, and collaborative digital communities.
Innovative tools for executive learners: interactive simulations, peer networking, and on‑demand resources.
Seamless scheduling: tailor your pace—complete your degree in 12, 18, 24, 36, or up to 48 months, adapting to professional and personal commitments.
Flexibility: Study 100% online, balancing professional and personal commitments without compromise.
Global recognition: Position yourself for leadership in real estate development, investment, and management—locally and internationally.
Study flexible
Anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
On your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
USA & EU - recognised
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Study Format That Flexes to Your Lifestyle
Worldwide - Flexible E-learning
Who it’s for:
Working professionals, parents, international students, and anyone balancing study with work or family.
- Proven Success: Up to 96% MBA completion rate
- International Accreditation: Globally recognised degree standards
- Modules, on-demand lectures, and mobile-friendly
- Continue earning while you learn
- Personalized progress tracking and career services
- Self-paced: Learn whenever your career and personal life allow
Work-Integrated - Dual Studies
Who it’s for:
For those supported by employers.
- Career-embedded: Direct practice with 25,000+ partner companies (worldwide)
- Tuition covered or part-covered: Employers fund your degree
- High ROI: Earn and learn simultaneously
myCIERstudy - Hybrid
Who it’s for:
Perfect hybrid for executives valuing both online flexibility and in-person connections.
- Hybrid: Online lectures + presence
- Multiple intakes: Start throughout the year
- Flexible: Switch effortlessly between online and on-site
- Blended format: scheduled on-site presence phases (seminars, labs, workshops) plus self-paced online modules
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
BBA.MP Eng., 180 ECTS credits
Language: en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Application & starting date
Start from today, Online application, no application deadline
Study duration & extension
18, 24 and 36 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant CIEAssistAI, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 473€/month, depending on model Current discount campaign
Recognition & Approval
Study program is US & EU – approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS – EN: ACTD, AAHEA & EAEA
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What You Gain—Credentials and Career Momentum Master of Business Administration in Social Work
Securing a Master’s degree elevates your expertise and professional standing:
Specialised mastery across social innovation, quality frameworks, and organisational leadership.
Flexible electives – Diversity Management, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Leadership & Communication, Financial Management, and Ethics – to crystalise your strategic strengths.
A credential revered by employers and one that broadens avenues across social organisations, government agencies, and social enterprises – often translating into significant income and influence gains.
Director or Executive Manager of Social Institutions
A Director or Executive Manager of Social Institutions is a senior leadership professional responsible for overseeing the strategic management, operations, and development of organizations in the social and non-profit sector. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality service delivery, financial sustainability, compliance with regulations, and the implementation of innovative programs that address community and societal needs. With strong expertise in organizational leadership, social policy, and stakeholder management, Directors of Social Institutions drive growth, enhance impact, and foster partnerships with governmental bodies, NGOs, and private sector organizations. Graduates with an advanced degree such as an MBA or Master’s in Social Work are well-prepared to excel in this high-responsibility position, making it a top career path for professionals seeking executive roles in social services, welfare organizations, healthcare, and educational institutions.
Quality and Compliance Officer
A Quality and Compliance Officer ensures that organizations consistently meet regulatory standards, industry guidelines, and internal quality requirements. This role involves developing and implementing compliance frameworks, conducting audits, monitoring risk, and ensuring continuous improvement of processes and procedures. Quality and Compliance Officers play a vital role in maintaining operational excellence, mitigating legal and financial risks, and fostering a culture of accountability. With expertise in quality management, compliance regulations, and risk assessment, they safeguard corporate integrity and support long-term business sustainability.
HR Director
An HR Director is a senior executive responsible for shaping and leading the entire human resources strategy within an organization. This role involves overseeing talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and compliance with labor laws. HR Directors act as strategic business partners, aligning workforce planning with organizational goals to drive growth, efficiency, and employee engagement. With strong leadership and analytical skills, they foster a high-performance culture, implement innovative HR policies, and ensure that the company attracts, retains, and develops top talent.
- Shortening your period of study: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!
- Save on tuition fees: You’ll save €30 for every recognised ECTS point
Even before you apply for an online study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our online recognition form.
Send an email to info@cosmopolitan-institute.com to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. Make sure you send your application before the end of your 1-month trial. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies. However, we can no longer grant you a cost reduction after the end of the trial month.
Admission requirements
We make it possible: At Cosmopolitan Institute of Education you can start your desired study programme – without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
General admission requirements
- Completed undergraduate degree in engineering or engineering-related subjects with at least 240 ECTS
- Your degree must be from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university
- You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent to the German grade “befriedigend” in your previous undergraduate degree
Alternatives to the minimum grade (60 ECTS credits)
If you have completed your bachelor’s degree with a final grade of “sufficient” or grade D equivalent to the German grade “ausreichend” (up to 4.0), you can still be admitted to a master’s or MBA programme. For this, you need:
- A bachelor's degree (final grade 3.5 - 4.0) from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university and
- Relevant academic achievements from a master's/MBA programme at a state or state-approved higher education institution/university, relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme with a minimum of 20 ECTS credits or
- A relevant completed master's/MBA degree from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university or
- Relevant qualifications outside of academia which can be credited to you such as further education/training at GQF7 level or – for foreign qualifications such as postgraduate diplomas – equivalent to GQF7 level relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme, with a minimum of 20 ECTS credits
Tip: If you apply for recognition, we can review your relevant achievements and, where possible, credit them towards your study programme in a relevant field.
Alternative admission requirements
- with 240 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: direct access possible
- with 210 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: complete courses totalling 30 ECTS or provide proof of at least one year of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree. Work experience from a dual study programme cannot be used to make up for missing ECTS credits).
- with 180 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: complete courses totalling 30 ECTS and provide proof of at least one year of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree) or provide proof of at least two years of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree. Work experience from a dual study programme cannot be used to make up for missing ECTS credits).
English language skills
Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). We accept the following English language skills certificates*:
- TOEFL (minimum 80 points) or
- IELTS (minimum 6,0 points) or
- Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points) or
- Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)
Note: Proof must be provided before starting the study programme and must not be older than five years. Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or institution of higher education? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. Get in touch with our study advisors for more details.
*IU International University of Applied Sciences may accept other language certificates for English B2 (CEFR) at their discretion.
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