The purpose of the program is to train professionals who, with the acquired socio-political and managerial skills are able to manage, operate and develop institutions and services in the social economy. The graduates, who are knowledgable of the international professional and ethical principles of social assistance, are able to carry out tasks in international cooperation.
With the appropriate organizational and organizational development skills, they perform tasks in the field of social services, which, by strengthening the local economy, promote the economic and social integration of disadvantaged social groups.
An additional goal is to prepare graduates, who are able to conduct and evaluate scientific-empirical research, on the basis of which they can develop new models and concepts, not only in Hungary but also in international comparison.
The program is unique because it was created and exists through the cooperation of 7 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
• University of Debrecen Faculty of Health – Hungary
Competences related to social management
Graduates are able to understand the operation system of business administration and they can adopt and apply them to social enterprises;
They are able to analyze social services in terms of quality, impact and efficiency;
They can plan, organize and implement specific tasks in social enterprises such as evaluation and personnel management;
They can apply marketing approach to social enterprises and are familiar with marketing of social services;
They can collect and link information from different fields quickly and integrate them into the interdisciplinary explanation of connections and structures.
Competences related to international cooperation
Graduates are able to recognize and analyze changes and their national and international impacts in social economy on the basis of social, political and economic considerations. Additionally they are able to develop organizational changes both in national and international relations.
They are able to recognize and analyze global changes and challenges, with special consideration to institutions working in social sector. They are able to develop and organize international strategic cooperations, to implement international projects and to develop cross border organizational forms.
They have high-quality communication skills in at least one foreign language. They are able to use the information and communication tools relevant to international cooperation at the skill level.
Management competences
Graduates understand management concepts and tasks and based on this knowledge they are able to set up strategies to perform and manage development programs, to develop action plans. They can identify, understand and if necessary manage the necessary organizational changes, they know and apply the peculiarities of learning organizations;
They can also apply problem-solving methods and procedures at organizational level. They are familiar with and apply knowledge and procedures related to personnel management, development and planning.
They know and apply the relevant laws and regulations, including the existing directives, laws and regulations in the European Union.

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My name is Nadeesha Gunawardhana, and I am thrilled to be heading to Austria to study Masters in Agricultural Environmental Management Engineering at the University of Debrecen for the September 2024 intake. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to my consultant, Mr. Theekshana, who has been an incredible support throughout this entire journey. From the initial stages to the final steps of the visa and deployment process, Mr. Theekshana carefully analyzed my educational background, budget, and requirements, ensuring I found the best program for my goals. I wholeheartedly recommend Study Advisor - Kadawatha, especially Mr. Theekshana, to anyone considering studying abroad. I also want to thank the entire Study Advisor team for their assistance at every step. Their support has made this experience not only smooth but truly rewarding!
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