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Content of the program

Companies must increasingly practice corporate social responsibility and successful ethical management in order to achieve sustainable economic success. This is particularly true when the exercise of social responsibility offers opportunities for innovative services and products. At the same time, the development and implementation of CSR standards and ethical measures is a major challenge for companies, which requires strong management skills and in-depth know-how.
These demanding prerequisites are imparted to you in our course of study by lecturers with many years of proven theoretical and practical experience.

Short Facts (Überblick)

Degree	Master of Arts
Duration	4 Semester (2 years)
Languages of instruction	German and English
Admission requirements	Bachelor (at least 6 semesters) in applied philosophy, social sciences or economics.
Courses at	Zittau
Semester fees	Most students only pay a Semester fee of "Studentenwerk Dresden" (including a semester ticket). In some cases (2nd master degree, long-time studies etc.), study fees can be compulsory.

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Further information on the program:

The master's program covers content from the entire fields of economics and social sciences as well as philosophy. It includes topics, subject areas and methods on management theory, business ethics as well as corporate social responsibility and, in addition, cross-sectional competencies from the humanities and social sciences, especially in the area of empirical research methods. Depending on the elective chosen, it also includes topics on sustainable resource and service management, social and environmental reporting, social theory, intercultural communication, and in-depth empirical methodology.

It is divided into twelve compulsory modules and six compulsory elective modules, which allow students to choose their focus.

The courses are concentrated in the first three semesters. The third semester is designed in such a way that it is particularly suitable for a temporary stay at another university. In the fourth semester, the master's thesis is written. This is to be explained and discussed in a colloquium.

Job perspectives

Possible career paths undoubtedly depend on academic background and chosen focus. Depending on these factors, a variety of careers can be taken in different industries. For example, individuals with a business or finance background may qualify to work in management consulting or in the ESG division of banks or funds, while those with an environmental focus may pursue a career in sustainability consulting.

Compliance departments, particularly in multinational companies, offer additional opportunities for individuals with expertise in areas such as law, ethics, or regulation. Similarly, forensic departments, particularly at accounting firms, may be of interest to individuals with a background in accounting or related fields.

CSR management and reporting are also of growing interest to individuals with knowledge and skills in areas such as environmental and social sustainability, ethics, and stakeholder engagement.

Other possible career fields include organizational and human resource development, human resource management, corporate communications (both internal and external), stakeholder engagement (including stakeholder dialogue), global procurement (through global sourcing), certification of environmental and social standards (through auditing), involvement in NGOs, consulting and advisory services.

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