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The part-time Master’s programme in Systemic Consulting and Management is aimed at graduates from social sciences, health sciences or educational sciences who wish to further qualify as systemic consultants. It is specifically targeted at professionals working in social services, educational specialists, managers in health and social organisations, as well as individuals active in the psychosocial field. The programme also offers a practice-oriented qualification for leadership, management and consulting tasks for beginners in social management as well as for experienced staff in psychosocial institutions.
What admission requirements apply?
For admission you need:
- a first academic university degree (e.g. Bachelor, Diplom, Magister) in social sciences, health sciences, education, psychology or early childhood education
- initial psychosocial practical experience (e.g. through internships or employment)
- for international applicants: proof of German language skills at least at C1 level
You should have an interest in systemic work, enjoyment of communication and reflection, as well as a willingness to engage with your own patterns of thought and behaviour. Experience in social, educational or counselling contexts is helpful, as well as a high degree of self-responsibility and openness to multiperspective work. Organisational skills and self-discipline are necessary for the part-time study model.
What content does the Master’s in Systemic Counselling and Management convey?
In the degree programme Systemic Counselling and Management, you will acquire in-depth knowledge and practice-oriented skills in the field of systemic counselling, combined with management and leadership competencies for the social sector. The central course contents include:
- Fundamentals and methods of systemic counselling: multiperspectivity, impartiality, and circular thinking
- Development of counselling skills for individuals, groups, and organisations
- Leadership and development of organisations as well as social enterprises in the context of stakeholders
- Responsible financial management considering professional, economic, and socio-political framework conditions
- Deepening of scientific working methods, including theory-practice transfer
- Responding to current developments in the social field: social space orientation, digitalisation, quality management
- Strengthening of self-reflection, personal development, and communication skills
- Practical application of the learned methods with 170 hours dedicated to practical transfer
Within the framework of the CORE principle, a special focus lies on the active involvement in real-world issues and the continuous reflection of individual practical experiences.
How is the degree structured and how does it proceed?
The programme is designed as a part-time on-campus course that offers maximum flexibility for students through an innovative block structure. Each semester, you complete six study blocks with four to five attendance days each at the university in Gera. These attendance days are organised as extended weekends, enabling a good balance with work and family life.
- Start of studies annually on 1 October
- Total duration: 4 semesters (2 years)
- Attendance phases: 4–5 days per block, a total of 6 blocks per semester
- Between attendance blocks: self-study and practical transfer with practice partners
- The practical transfer comprises a total of 170 hours, which are specifically completed in the social or counselling professional field
- The CORE principle promotes active, self-directed learning with a focus on immediate applicability
The organisation of the degree is aimed at professionals who want to deepen and expand their knowledge alongside their work.
What career perspectives does the Master’s in Systemic Counselling and Management open up?
Graduates of the Master’s programme Systemic Counselling and Management are qualified for diverse leadership and counselling roles in the social sector as well as in organisational management. Typical fields of employment include:
- Advisory activities in psychosocial counselling centres
- Outpatient and inpatient child and youth welfare services
- Corporate social management and internal organisational counselling
- Specialist and leadership roles in quality management
- Management positions in the social sector (e.g. nursery management, residential home management, educational management, project management, or department management)
- Systemic counselling and supervision for organisations, teams, and individuals
- Independent consultancy work or employment with social work agencies, welfare associations, or educational institutions
By obtaining the Master of Arts, further qualifications and a possible path to a doctorate are also open to you.
Where does the programme take place and how is the location organised?
The part-time Master’s programme Systemic Counselling and Management is conducted at the Campus Gera of SRH University. Gera is part of the nationwide university network of SRH University of Applied Sciences Heidelberg. The attendance phases take place on-site:
- Buildings and teaching areas are modernly equipped and designed for small learning groups
- Compact attendance phases enable efficient organisation also for commuters
- The campus offers individual support and a learning-conducive environment
The programme is deliberately designed so that you can reconcile attendance events with professional and private commitments.
What tuition fees and financing options should you expect?
The following costs apply to the Master’s programme Systemic Counselling and Management at SRH University:
- Monthly tuition fee: €490 (unchanged throughout the entire duration of study)
- One-off enrolment fee: €750
- For students from non-EEA countries with a residence permit: €1,000 enrolment fee; fee for the first semester in advance
- Maximum cost transparency: no additional examination fees or hidden costs
Various options are available for financing:
- BAföG (for eligible students)
- Scholarship programmes
- Education loans, especially for students at private universities
- Possible financial support from employers
SRH University offers advice on selecting the appropriate financing models to enable goal-oriented studies.
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