Master's Degree in Cooperation, Development and Social Economy

Type of programme
Lifelong Learning Master's Degree
Duration
2 semesters
Credits
60 ECTS
Price
€116.00 / ECTS x 60 = €6,960.00 (+ €494.00 Registrations fees). *Prices corresponding to the 2024-2025 academic year.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Language
English
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Reasons to study this Master

  1. Barcelona
    Barcelona is a global hub of social initiative. You will learn from the best professionals in cooperation, development and social economy. 
  2. Unite passion and profession
    You will gain the skills to work on your passion: building a more humane, just and sustainable world. 
  3. Effective social impact. 
    We will provide you with comprehensive training to lead a community transformation initiative with the rigour of the best multinational organisation.
  4. Double pathway
    Choose the pathway that best suits your interests: International Cooperation pathway or Management of Social Impact Organisations.
  5. Global perspective
    We will show you the full range of possibilities that exist in the field of cooperation and the social economy.
  6. Practical approach
    Excellent work experience options in the best companies in the sector.

Job Opportunities

  • Management of social impact projects.
  • International organisations.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG departments
  • NGOs.
  • Foundations.
  • Social economy companies.
  • Government offices
  • Third sector consultancy.
  • Cooperatives and labour inclusive companies.
  • Think tanks.
  • Civic activism organisations.
  • Social initiative mutual organisations and schools.

Presentation

Would you like to unite your passion with your profession? Do you want to dedicate your talent and energy to building a more humane, fair and sustainable world? Is it possible to harmonise economic and social value in business? What are the keys to creating a social initiative with a lasting impact? 

In this master’s degree you will understand the fundamentals of human development and how different cooperation and social economy businesses work. You will acquire the necessary management, financial and organisational tools to lead non-profit entities or to develop transformative projects in your current professional field. 

Objectives

The student will be able to:

  1. Analyze in depth the social problems and the keys to human development and social transformation.
  2. Identify the institutional, legal and financial framework of the Social Economy and the Third Sector at the regional, state and international levels. Understand the role of quality institutions for economic prosperity and human well-being.
  3. Evaluate local and global challenges and strategies in the areas of human rights, equality, poverty reduction, quality education, decent work, equality between men and women, climate sustainability, inclusion social, universal health, democratic institutions or cooperation for peace.
  4. Differentiate the various types of organizations that exist in the world of cooperation and solidarity economy. Understand their differences in nature, operation and potential, as well as their legal and financial fit.
  5. Lead entities and projects with a social mission using multidisciplinary strategic and organizational management skills.
  6. Apply management and fundrasing strategies to guarantee the financial sustainability of a non-profit organization.
  7. Operate in the complex environment of the interaction logic between the public, private and third sectors.
  8. Integrate the functioning of institutional communication in a digital environment and the ways of creating community to strengthen a social project.
  9. Actively promote social innovation and entrepreneurship projects at the service of the common good.
     

Practical and innovative methodology

  • Understand
  • Transform
  • Impact

Academic Accreditation

Master of permanent training in Cooperation, Development and Social Economy from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya.

Study programme and subjects 2024-2025

Subjects in course 1 Type Term ECTS
Communication and Community Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 3
Fundraising and Financial Sustainability Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 3
International Cooperation and NGOs Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Law and Institutions Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 3
Roots of Development Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Social Economy Companies Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 6
Social Impact Finance, Tax and Investment Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 3
Volunteer Management and Psychology of Cooperation Type: OB Term: First semester ECTS: 3
Type: OP Term: Second semester ECTS: 15
Community Development Strategies Type: OP Term: Second semester ECTS: 3
Create a Solidarity Startup Type: OP Term: Second semester ECTS: 3
ESG Sustainability Type: OP Term: Second semester ECTS: 3
Engines of Change: Activism and Public Advocacy Type: OP Term: Second semester ECTS: 3
Intercultural Cooperation Type: OP Term: Second semester ECTS: 3
Project Management Type: OP Term: Second semester ECTS: 3
Public Policy and the Third Sector Type: OP Term: Second semester ECTS: 3
Purpose Driven Companies Type: OP Term: Second semester ECTS: 3
The 2030 Agenda and Development Priorities Type: OP Term: Second semester ECTS: 3
In-Company Work Placement Type: PR Term: Second semester ECTS: 12
  • ECTS: European Credit Transfer System
  • Term: calendar period
  • (a): subjects which are taught in English